How to put god first during career transition

[boagz57]

I know in the bible Jesus performs the 'sermon on the mount' and within his teachings his explains that you should be putting god first in your life and have faith that he will handle most other necessities (food, clothing, shelter, etc.). This also means putting god before money, which I completely agree with. However, I'm currently at a time in my life where I've been trying to escape my current job/career in favor a more exciting and fulfilling one (for me anyway). The issue is the career I'm going for (software engineer) requires extensive study and practice. For the past few years then I've been working 40+ hours a week at the job I dislike in order to be able to afford rent and help support my girlfriend (who has a job teaching kids with autism but it doesn't pay very well) while also trying to study on my off hours. Unfortunately this has left little time for much else, including god. I still try and attend church and pray every day but I definitely wouldn't say God is #1 in my life currently and hasn't been since trying to switch careers.

I was wondering if anyone has had similar experiences and/or has any advice or general thoughts on the situation. How am I suppose to put God first and devote more of my time to bible study/charity work when I need to work long hours for rent money? What does it mean to have faith that god will provide me with the necessities? Does having faith mean quitting my current job and believing God will take care of the financials somehow by presenting another, less time consuming, opportunity?

As of now, my plan has been to put God to the side for a bit while I try and switch my career. Once I do, then my free time can be more devoted to God. But the process is taking longer than I thought.

 

[God is good]

Personally I think that you and I both need to put God first, God loves us and if you put Him first then I believe that the job will work itself out. God bless and Jesus Christ is Lord.

 

[Fish Catcher Jim]

Greetings @boagz57
For starters make up your mind which is more important to you, Putting God First or cares about a better life.

Yes I read what you wrote but since you ask how can you do this, it shows me that your heart and mind are in a battle against each other.

I know because I have been there and this is what I was told. Make a quality choice and go after it with all that you have.
Stick to it no matter what happens.

Now if you were to put this job change and stuff on the back burner and put forth the effort of drawing closer to God like nothing else matters.
Well I truly believe He will do more for you in that area then you could in 10 years.

Another words, You put your desires on hold to Find His desires for you and to build your Love relationship with the Father, He will Bless you way beyond what you could ever do fir your self.

His way will always be better.
Blessings
FCJ

 

[Kit Sigmon]

Luke 10:27
He answered, "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all
your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind' and
'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"