Feeling Stuck

[-=H=-]

I've been a christian since I was 7 years old, grew up in a Christian home. God called me to missions when I was 17 and have been involved in both missions and professional film/tv production over the last 33 years.

I've worked on major Hollywood movies and tv shows, and also have been active in Christian film for the last 7 years. I have worked with Answers in Genesis, the International Christian Film Festival, and have many friendships with key people in the world of Christian film.

Last year I returned to Australia to visit family, but God has been calling me back USA side. The call has been clear, yet I'm still not sure where to plug in. My whole life I've had the struggle between putting food on the table and a roof over my head and obeying God.

The last 2 years every job opportunity has been closed. I've just applied for a role at a church back in the last city in the USA I called home, but a week after applying still no response. I keep getting the urge to pack suitcases and prepare to move back USA side, but without an open door to walk through where I'll have income, a roof over my head and transport I feel stuck.

The last few days I've been seeking God, and nothing but crickets. Just complete and utter silence. I'm now at a point that I can't work on non-Christian productions anymore.

I'm on next to no income right now, and moments away from financial disaster.

I feel a bit lost and stuck, God has always provided a way forward but right now I'm in no mans land.

 

[public hermit]

The last few days I've been seeking God, and nothing but crickets. Just complete and utter silence

When it comes to God, if you're getting silence, you're in the best spot possible. Sit there in the silence until you forget what you want and your only desire is the divine will. God has blessed you with silence, don't take it lightly.

 

[Gentle Lamb]

I've been a christian since I was 7 years old, grew up in a Christian home. God called me to missions when I was 17 and have been involved in both missions and professional film/tv production over the last 33 years.

I've worked on major Hollywood movies and tv shows, and also have been active in Christian film for the last 7 years. I have worked with Answers in Genesis, the International Christian Film Festival, and have many friendships with key people in the world of Christian film.

Last year I returned to Australia to visit family, but God has been calling me back USA side. The call has been clear, yet I'm still not sure where to plug in. My whole life I've had the struggle between putting food on the table and a roof over my head and obeying God.

The last 2 years every job opportunity has been closed. I've just applied for a role at a church back in the last city in the USA I called home, but a week after applying still no response. I keep getting the urge to pack suitcases and prepare to move back USA side, but without an open door to walk through where I'll have income, a roof over my head and transport I feel stuck.

The last few days I've been seeking God, and nothing but crickets. Just complete and utter silence. I'm now at a point that I can't work on non-Christian productions anymore.

I'm on next to no income right now, and moments away from financial disaster.

I feel a bit lost and stuck, God has always provided a way forward but right now I'm in no mans land.

Maybe for now, just take the step of obedience of packing your bags and keep waiting on God for His direction. With your bags packed, you'll be ready to go at the slightest prompting when He opens the door for you. To obey is better than sacrifice. God will provide.

 

[-=H=-]

Maybe for now, just take the step of obedience of packing your bags and keep waiting on God for His direction. With your bags packed, you'll be ready to go at the slightest prompting when He opens the door for you. To obey is better than sacrifice. God will provide.

Thanks, I had a thought that perhaps the reason for the silence is I need to reach out to a friend in Christian film in Los Angeles and see if there's an open door there.

 

[Gentle Lamb]

That's a good idea as well, pray about it and see how God leads you. You never know where He will open the door.

 

[Pioneer3mm]

Christian ministry/mission is a journey..
- you go through..challenges & time of transition.
- Sometimes, it takes a long time..to get new assignment/task..
- & door to open.
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More of His grace to you..

 

[-=H=-]

Just got clarity from God, Tauren Wells preached on a subject it boy did it hit home.

 

[Gregory Thompson]

I've been a christian since I was 7 years old, grew up in a Christian home. God called me to missions when I was 17 and have been involved in both missions and professional film/tv production over the last 33 years.

I've worked on major Hollywood movies and tv shows, and also have been active in Christian film for the last 7 years. I have worked with Answers in Genesis, the International Christian Film Festival, and have many friendships with key people in the world of Christian film.

Last year I returned to Australia to visit family, but God has been calling me back USA side. The call has been clear, yet I'm still not sure where to plug in. My whole life I've had the struggle between putting food on the table and a roof over my head and obeying God.

The last 2 years every job opportunity has been closed. I've just applied for a role at a church back in the last city in the USA I called home, but a week after applying still no response. I keep getting the urge to pack suitcases and prepare to move back USA side, but without an open door to walk through where I'll have income, a roof over my head and transport I feel stuck.

The last few days I've been seeking God, and nothing but crickets. Just complete and utter silence. I'm now at a point that I can't work on non-Christian productions anymore.

I'm on next to no income right now, and moments away from financial disaster.

I feel a bit lost and stuck, God has always provided a way forward but right now I'm in no mans land.

North America is covered in an occult fog. God is there, but pretty invisible in most senses, but it's not all bad.

The message I gleaned from your post was: if you have no where to "plug in" then become the socket.

Whenever I read "I'm on next to no income right now, and moments away from financial disaster." usually means some sort of breakthrough will happen. Continue in faith.

The sense I get as I read from what are "not my thoughts" is the following: "What is" will collapse, and you will do something new. Reach out to your personal and professional connections in terms of the new direction.

Very important to trust God in your path forward, remember God will not abandon you.

 

[-=H=-]

North America is covered in an occult fog. God is there, but pretty invisible in most senses, but it's not all bad.

The message I gleaned from your post was: if you have no where to "plug in" then become the socket.

Whenever I read "I'm on next to no income right now, and moments away from financial disaster." usually means some sort of breakthrough will happen. Continue in faith.

The sense I get as I read from what are "not my thoughts" is the following: "What is" will collapse, and you will do something new. Reach out to your personal and professional connections in terms of the new direction.

Very important to trust God in your path forward, remember God will not abandon you.

Michael, thank you for your spiritual wisdom. You're absolutely right about all you said and I've seen the occult fog. It's been really dismaying.

I love the "become the socket", that aligns with the message I just received tonight.

Amen amen amen to all you shared.

 

[mama2one]

I'm on next to no income right now, and moments away from financial disaster.

years ago, my husband was downsized out of a good job, one related to his college major
he worked full time looking for a job & payed a company to help him find a job.....they "analyzed him" his strengths/weaknesses, had him look into jobs other than his major, & send out hundreds of resumes around the country
in the end, he got 2 jobs offers.....he took a job that paid quite a bit less than the job he lost
however, after a couple years, he moved up in the company, got raises, & traveled around the world for this company!
I suggest you do the same.....work full time looking for a job & take something
you can always get back into movies at a later time or when there's a good opportunity

 

[-=H=-]

years ago, my husband was downsized out of a good job, one related to his college major
he worked full time looking for a job & payed a company to help him find a job.....they "analyzed him" his strengths/weaknesses, had him look into jobs other than his major, & send out hundreds of resumes around the country
in the end, he got 2 jobs offers.....he took a job that paid quite a bit less than the job he lost
however, after a couple years, he moved up in the company, got raises, & traveled around the world for this company!
I suggest you do the same.....work full time looking for a job & take something
you can always get back into movies at a later time or when there's a good opportunity

Thanks so much for your input. I have been working in movies and television for 33+ years. I spent most of that time chasing food on the table and a roof over my head. My calling is to film production and specifically to faith based film production as my mission field. I'm done chasing the wind, I have limited time left to do what God has called me to do. I can't waste time just doing "a job" somewhere else, it's also not fair to an employer, me or God to waste time on "looking for a job and taking something" that my heart won't be in and I'm not called to do.

 

[-=H=-]

Well a little update, I've had an interview for a position, but waiting for HR on next steps, hopefully in the next day or so.

The last few days I've had 3 days of healing sleep. I've never ever experienced that before. I've been crying out to God for healing on some things if He wants me to fulfill my call. Some things have been happening physically.