Work anxiety

[consider_the_lilies]

Hi all,

I have been a Christian for about ten years. I graduated into the recession and had a very bumpy few years in my career, with layoffs and such. I was always employed, though, and God saw me through it all. I enjoy my job and specifically enjoy my workplace - it's not without its faults and flaws, but I love the people I work with, and I really found a place for myself there (or, I should say, God put me in a great spot).

The job has been more secure in the last few years, but there are murmurs of layoffs happening again. And even though God saw me through every other storm, when layoffs (the possibility thereof) were mentioned, I felt a cold, sick feeling hit me just above my chest. I have diagnosed anxiety, and I manage it with faith and prayer, counseling, and medicine, but even with all that support I just felt...numb. Bad. Like it's all going to fall apart for me, and I'll have nothing.

I can't totally shake this feeling. I know God will lead me where He wants me, whether to stay at my work place or not, and that He is in total control, but it's like I just know it - I don't feel it. Any words of wisdom? I'll take all your prayers, gratefully, too. Thanks very much.

 

[Tigger45]

Its not like you’re being totally unrealistic but its horrible to live with those feelings. Trust me I know. What helps me is to actively look for other employment. It gives you a feeling of opportunity and who knows you might land a better job.

 

[Ricky M]

Hi all,

I have been a Christian for about ten years. I graduated into the recession and had a very bumpy few years in my career, with layoffs and such. I was always employed, though, and God saw me through it all. I enjoy my job and specifically enjoy my workplace - it's not without its faults and flaws, but I love the people I work with, and I really found a place for myself there (or, I should say, God put me in a great spot).

The job has been more secure in the last few years, but there are murmurs of layoffs happening again. And even though God saw me through every other storm, when layoffs (the possibility thereof) were mentioned, I felt a cold, sick feeling hit me just above my chest. I have diagnosed anxiety, and I manage it with faith and prayer, counseling, and medicine, but even with all that support I just felt...numb. Bad. Like it's all going to fall apart for me, and I'll have nothing.

I can't totally shake this feeling. I know God will lead me where He wants me, whether to stay at my work place or not, and that He is in total control, but it's like I just know it - I don't feel it. Any words of wisdom? I'll take all your prayers, gratefully, too. Thanks very much.

God does not induce anxiety, so I'm not sure how much weight you should put on your feeling. And He'll confirm His word to you thru 2 or 3 witnesses, so a single intuitive perception that is of God will have another telling.

 

[Esther2286]

Hi there,

I’m so sorry that you are feeling anxious about your job. I felt that way at one time, too. I had a temporary job that I knew the Lord had provided me and over a course of a year, had several times experienced negative comments by other people, and even with the threat of where my name was sitting in a hiring freeze. My position seemed to be in jeopardy. What I learned is that God will provide. He always has and I know that I can trust Him with all of the details. You can, too.

You are so good to go to the Lord for prayer! He hears those prayers and loves you so much.

Lord, I pray that you will send comfort and peace to my friend. May You provide all that is needed and a hedge-of-protection over her mind, will, and emotions. Let the peace of God that surpasses all of her understanding, guide her heart in Christ Jesus. Fill her with Your wisdom, as she draws near to You. In Jesus Name. Amen.