Well folks, I got let go by the company I worked for on Monday. Totally blindsided me. For a good part of that day my focus was what a failure I was to my family and worrying about what I was going to do.
After letting my wife know what had happened I returned to knowing that He is going to provide, just as He always does in my/our life. As anyone who has/is going through this knows, that knowledge starts out somewhat tentative but grows with our walk of faith.
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I'll keep everyone posted as we make progress.
Thanks to all my brothers and sister prayer warriors,
Snakeeater
Man, Larry, you've had a round of those "suprises" in years past!
I had my ONE big surprise this year and it floored me. Still haven't recovered. some has to do with location, some with career areas of qualification, but some is the economy.
You, on the other hand, seem to always land on your feet and keep moving. I trust that the Lord will see you through this one as well...and I pray for the express ride along with you.
Keep in touch. Prayers up!
Keep the Son in your eyes!
Prayers for guidance, strength, and God's peace. Prayers continue for all in this situation.
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family!
Much better days ahead Larry.
Prayers for a peaceful holiday season and resolution in your job search!
Prayers sent
God Bless
Prayers are on the way from Georgia.
Thanks to all of you, and prayers for you and your families as well.
Well folks,those who know me know that I try to walk in His will and that I know he will bring me through this trial, but the events of the past few days have lead me to believe that I'm really under attack here. My car is in the shop and the list of problems is starting to grow. I also broke a tooth yesterday and the dentist says that it will require a crown on the broken tooth and the one behind it, which will be more than my wife's dental coverage will handle.
So, please keep us in your prayers and include protection from attack from you know who. I appreciate this more than you folks know.
Regards and prayers,
Larry
Prayers for protection, strength, and God's guidance.
Prayers sent for your job situation.
Bud...things are alway darkest before the dawn.
Keep the Son in your eyes!
Prayers continue
God Bless
Prayers sent for a new job, comfort and peace of mind.
Larry,
I want to encourage you during this time of trial. The principles of 'spiritual warfare' in Ephesians 6 is a timeless truth that we all need to be reminded of. One of the things that I have learned is that it is not my strength that will see me through but His (Eph 6:10).I know that this has been said so many times that it has almost become cliche ,however, when you are in the heat of the battle, these words come to life.I realize that folks have good intentions when they say 'hang in there' but there are times that if I were relying on my strength, the battle would have been lost from the beginning. There are times when 'hanging in there' just doesn't meet the need that is deep in my soul. I need the "strength of His might". I need Him. That is my prayer for you... John
Amen John
John,
Thank you for the words and the prayer. When I am in a trial like this I always try to focus on the two sets of tracks in the sand that turn into one set. I know that He is carrying me. It's just hard sometimes to keep your focus on being carried when you are so used to walking on your own.
God bless you and yours, and everyone else here,
Larry
Understand that Larry. Prayers continue for you and all who are going through the same. Also praying for all who still have jobs that we realize that those jobs are not our security nor our identity. Jesus is best at both.
Larry , I pray for you , may you find work soon...mark#78
larry, you are not a failure to your famly, you are a failure only if you stop beliving and quit all to gether. GOD didnt quit looking for you when you were lost,HE wont leave you now...put it in HIS hands...GOD bless, 50#
Well, good news and bad news.
On the bright side of things, after three weeks I finally got a call from a recuiter and had a good initial interview on Friday. I go back on Tuesday for a follow-up with the next level of mgmt. I also had another recruiter call me on Friday and I hope to have an interview with a different company next week.
On the not so bright side, my car has died and isn't worth repairing again. So, I am looking for some more transportation at a low price. I have been praying about it and looking at what is available on the used car websites. Found some that meet my needs and was going to ask my mother for a loan but got a No on that in prayer. So, the Lord has something in mind for me to get some wheels, I just don't know what it is yet. Please pray for me on getting some wheels and on seeing how He is going to do it. Oh, and for a successful interview process on this first opportunity. It is about an hour away but it is the kind of work I have done in the past.
Thanks again to all and prayers for you and yours,
Larry
Amen and prayers sent.
prayers sent
Continued prayers for your situation...John
You've got it my friend. Lots going on in your world right now...so ...
...Keep the Son in your eyes. :) Got you covered in prayer for discernment, direction and patience!
A small blessing to show us that He is active in each of our lives happened yesterday. My wife and I came home to find a tray of cookies from our neighbor and a Christmas card. Inside of the card was a gift card from the local supermarket, they had bought us the makings for a Christmas dinner. We smiled and cried at the same time. God is Good, and so are our neighbors!
Thanks for sharing, Larry. Simple goodness and kindness is what He calls us to do daily.
Wish there were more than prayers I could offer right now... but you know why... :)
Merry Christmas dinner! :)
Well, time for another praise report. It took a week to get everyone to say yes, but I got an offer of a job today and I start on Friday when the next pay period begins. I had to take a bit of a pay cut but it's all good. God took me from an uncertain environment with a good deal of stress into one where my life will be much simpler while still doing what I do.
Now I just need to find the car He has waiting for me and see how I will pay for it.
Praising His Name,
Larry
Keep the faith everyone, it's a hard trip but He always sees us through to the end.
LS
Larry, I've been praying for you since you first told me of this. Know that you are not a failure at all! You have a wonderful family and friends that care about you. You have also done much for the bowhunting community in MD that otherwise would not have gotten done. Your tireless work has benefited many who you don't even know. Stay strong in your faith. You KNOW He will carry you through this and deliver you into a better situation. If you need anything or just would want to talk you got the number.
Praise and prayers continue
Your Faith has served you Well, Larry. Lord takes care of those who persevere in building character in hard times. Character breeds hope.
Thanks for sharing your journey. You always see the good in any given situation.
May the blessings continue and your transportation challenges be resolved quickly.
Keep the Son in your eyes!
Praise God.
Wonderful news to read Larry!!!
Gd Bless, David B.
Larry , more prayers sent, they reduced the work force where I work , now Im lookin for work...keeping the faith . Mark #78
I spoke with Larry yesterday by phone. He said the first day in the new job went great. He was on his way out the door to look for a new car. Hopefully that went well.