CounselingChristians

Q: I could use some prayers and/or Bible verses.  I've created a very safe, little bubble for myself over the years (due to trauma), and whenever big (and good!) changes come my way "to pop the bubble", my anxiety and nerves shoot through the roof. I just recently got a new job after being unemployed for over a year, and it's a job that I prayed for. I don't know if it's imposter syndrome trying to set in or a fear of failing or both, but whatever it is, I don't feel like I'm good enough for the job, I'm scared that it won't work out, I'm scared that my new employer will think I'm stupid, I'm scared of making mistakes, etc. I'm having all of these thoughts and I can't go back to my safe bubble. A: God calls Christians out of their comfort zone. Were nit to hide in the barracks when we are soldiers of the Lord, serving and following Jesus. We're enlisted in His Army, and in a spiritual battle. That includes not living fir...

Q: I could use some prayers and/or Bible verses.  I've created a very safe, little bubble for myself over the years (due to trauma), and whenever big (and good!) changes come my way "to pop the bubble", my anxiety and nerves shoot through the roof. I just recently got a new job after being unemployed for over a year, and it's a job that I prayed for. I don't know if it's imposter syndrome trying to set in or a fear of failing or both, but whatever it is, I don't feel like I'm good enough for the job, I'm scared that it won't work out, I'm scared that my new employer will think I'm stupid, I'm scared of making mistakes, etc. I'm having all of these thoughts and I can't go back to my safe bubble. A: God calls Christians out of their comfort zone. Were nit to hide in the barracks when we are soldiers of the Lord, serving and following Jesus. We're enlisted in His Army, and in a spiritual battle. That includes not living fir...

Q: Is it normal to feel depressed after a tough season? I moved to a new city with my husband and had high expectations. We faced major financial challenges moving to a more expensive city and gaining bearings in my career post graduation. I got laid off from a terrible job only a few months in which broke me because I had been aggressively job hunting and experienced a major job rejection and lay off within 24 hours. I then went on to be rejected from another major job because I did not finish my degree (a few classes) that I put off due to health and mental health issues. This was a job at a dream company, it eventually led me to complete my degree which I’m grateful for. A few months later I got a full time job again and was so thankful. Up until that point my relationship with God was great, I was suffering in my season of lack but was desperately drawing near to God. The new job didn’t last long (layoff) and they also owe me thousands of dollars which I still don’t have and feel p...

Q: Some people have asked me if it is ok to just listen to solid reputable sermons online instead of going to church? * Usually this comes from those who work on Sunday either saying it is the schedule the boss put them on (such as truck and delivery drivers, food service, or emergency service employees), or to make extra money getting paid double time. A: The core of their problem is a heart issue. What is more important? Obeying God and worshipping together as a local congregation or money at your job? Because the truth is these folk are prioritizing money (and possibly greed) over obeying God. God will always provide for us but we need to be at church on Sunday. For very few it is a hand to mouth situation by having that job. For the majority it is about accumulating money to have this and that [wants not needs]. Change is needed. For some this might involve some sacrifice [such as in non USA countries (because in US we have religious rights carved into our Constitution)]. For t...

This page to be updated and then update the work issues link on that page It is hard to believe a place like America with clear religious and free speech rights built into our nations founding documents would ever find itself in the situation in this current era where employers and others would try to dictate what you can say and believe but here we are. Your faith will be tested. Will you stand firm or fall?  Satan wants us to violate God's moral standard and our Christian faith & conscience to become a liar who has his place in the lake of eternal fire. He wants us damned. Don't go along with that plan.  Response to employers request for pronouns   * link covers several questions in hyperlinks How to decline using pronouns in written material at work and when refering to someone on calls and in live meetings.  Coming soon How to handle aggressive bosses and employers trying to force you to violate your religious beliefs Coming soon How to handle employer who wa...