11 Prayers For Job Seekers, New Opportunities And Breakthroughs
Last Updated: 20 January 2021
Finding a good job is not easy. We all know that.
But, as Christians, we can approach the Throne of our God with confidence, and ask him for help.
We serve a mighty God that can open doors that no one can shut. He is able to provide new opportunities, and create a way where there seems to be none.
Here’s a collection of powerful prayers for job seekers. Use them as a guide when you want to ask God to bless you with new job opportunities and job breakthroughs.
Contents
Chapter 1
Prayers for A New Job Opportunity
Prayer for a New Job Opportunity
Wonderful God,
With joy in my heart, I now enter your gates. I acknowledge that you are our greatest Provider and that you provide for all who trust in you. Father, please show me your mercy and provide for me a job that I would love, so that I may take care of myself and my family. I want a job with good benefits, kind colleagues, and a good work schedule. Lord, all the things you do are awesome and beyond compare. So, please answer my prayer and bless me by opening a door for me as soon as possible. I am in your mighty hands. Whatever you may do, I accept it.
Amen.
Prayer to Get a Job you Applied for
Oh Lord,
I praise you, for you allow me to come and hide in Your Holy Presence. Thank you for making me worthy, so I could pray to you. I am asking you right now to show me your grace and allow me to get the job I applied for. You know how difficult it is to get a job. You know every obstacle I’ve had to overcome. I know that the victory belongs to you. Help me conquer in life.
Through Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Prayer for Finding of a Great Paying Job
My Father,
I thank you, because you are my Provider. You are the only one who can open closed doors, make the impossible happen, open the floodgates of Heaven and shower us with your blessings. I ask you today to allow me to find a great job that I will look forward to everyday. I want a high-paying position that is in line with my education and experience. I need a job that helps me achieve my goals and advance my career. I want to work at a good company that provides job-stability, and a sound and healthy work-environment. Lord, please, send your Word and answer my prayer. In the name of Jesus, I pray.
Amen.
Chapter 2
Prayers for Job Interviews
Prayer to Get a Job Interview
Good Lord,
I approach your throne of grace and I praise your name. For only you deserve all my attention and affection. I really need you to get me a job interview. Only you know what’s going on in my life. Only you know how much I need a job to survive in this world. I ask you to let my cover letter get to the right person. And may everything written in my cover letter and resume appeal to the person reading them. I trust and hope that very soon I will be invited to a job interview. Through Christ my Lord, I pray.
Amen.
Prayer for a Successful Job Interview
God of Wonders,
You are good and will always be. You are the One that leads me. You’re my light. My compass to navigate the waves of life with success. As you know, I’ve been invited for a job interview. I need you to go with me. I need you to calm my nerves. I need you to speak through me during the interview. I need you to help me understand every question. I need you to guide me in giving the best answer. I need you to help me make a good impression. Lord, please, grant me this job. Help me be successful in this position. Let this opportunity come to me and let it be a blessing.
Amen
Precious Jesus,
I come to you now and approach your Gates with praise. I give you the honor and the glory. Slowly but surely, the time for my job interview is approaching. I ask you to give me the courage to face this situation without fear and worry. Give me your peace that is beyond understanding. I trust that this time I will have the best job interview in my life, that I will be the best candidate and that I will get the job. Please, Jesus, do not forget about me.
Amen.
Prayer for Making a Job Decision
Amazing God,
The Heavens declares your glory and they show the work of your hands. All the earth and all that is on it comes from you. I come before you today to seek your guidance in this important decision. By the power of your hands, please clear my mind and open my eyes so I can see what’s best for me. I do not want to make this decision based solely on my emotions, but I want to make this decision based on the facts and good judgement. Guide me, Lord, in making a good assessment of this job offer.
Amen.
Chapter 3
Prayers for Permanent Employment
Prayer for Finding Permanent Employment
Awesome God,
I thank you that I can come and seek your face in prayer. What an amazing opportunity. Thank you Oh, God. As you are my Creator and my Father, I ask you to help me find a permanent job. I need a good job, with a good salary and benefits, a decent working environment, and with many opportunities to grow as a person, advance my skills and develop my career. Father, please, do not delay to fulfill this in my life and may it glorify your Holy Name.
Amen.
Prayer When Asking for Permanent Employment
Great Lord,
I reach for your holy throne and give you all the glory. Your wonderful name fills the Universe. Lord, I am planning to ask my employer about the possibilities of permanent employment. During the conversation, give me wisdom, the right words and courage to speak. And please, open the door to his/her heart for me, and let my request be favorable in his/her eyes. Do not fail to answer this prayer. I trust in you.
Amen.
Prayer for Becoming the Best Employee
Magnificent God,
What a shield you are to me. You’re the one who holds my head high. Father, I want to become the best employee at work, and I want to do whatever it takes to reach that goal. Help me foster the right mindset, showing commitment and enthusiasm. Give me a proactive attitude by offering help and new ideas unconditionally. Help me maintain a positive outlook on this position, and give me the confidence to tackle any challenge. Help me build genuine relationships with my co-workers, and be a good team-player. Help me work hard and smart, so that I may exceed the expectations of my employer. I trust you are listening my prayer and that you will help me become a hard-working employee who bears fruit, and so also be a testimony of your Kingdom.
Amen.
Prayer for Career Advancement
Marvelous Father,
The work of your hands is worthy of our trust. Your faithfulness is always present. I now lay my career before your throne. I need you more than ever to help me advance in my career and become a stronger professional and a leader in my field. I pray for wisdom and knowledge to make good decisions. I ask for strength and courage to be confident no matter what the situation. I pray for the ability to come back from any failure and learn from my mistakes. I plead you to give me the motivation to stay committed and work hard without giving up. Show me how to build a strong legacy and leave a positive lasting impression on my current employer, industry peers or any person who I come in contact with. Into your hands, I commend my professional life.
Amen.
Chapter 4
Affirmation Prayers for Job Seekers
The followings are affirmation prayers for job seekers. Use them when praying for a job or as daily words of encouragement to help you stay positive and motivated.
Affirmation Prayers for Job Seekers in Text
I will be given wonderful chances in life. I know I will get many opportunities in the future.
Today, I accept and rejoice in the great abundance of jobs to choose from. God is providing me with many opportunities.
The peace of God fills me with a wonderful feeling. My body, mind and soul are at peace.
Something new and refreshing is afoot. I firmly believe that God is in the position to change my situation and open up a door for me. Yes, He is able, Amen.
God is Almighty. He is my Anchor. I trust in the Lord for my needs.
Jesus is the Author and Finisher of my faith. He has the power to help me get the job of my dreams. I believe he will get me a job that will fulfill me.
I will overcome any obstacle, and find true victory.
Something new is going on in my life. I won’t remain in poverty and misery. A new horizon is opening up before me.
I am moving forward to a better life despite the obstacles in my way.
Amazing and Wonderful is the grace and mercy of God. By His unmeasurable power, He will enable me to succeed.
The job market will improve, and I will get the job I want.
Jesus, I trust in you. I believe you’re going to do great things in my life.
I am blessed that I know God. He will provide me with opportunities I could never have dreamed of.
Something is happening in my life. I’m no longer poor and miserable. I’m entering a new phase of life.
I’m experiencing a new time in my life. A time of opportunity is rapidly opening up before me.
I am about to enter a state of abundance. Poverty and misery will not rule my life anymore. I will be given a chance that I didn’t even think was possible.
I will be getting many job opportunities soon.
My surroundings are changing for the better. I am escaping my trials and tribulations. Miracles are taking place in my life. Yes, it is finally happening. Amen.
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