Is It Enough to Just Think About Ourselves?

The prayer of confession in today’s church service caused me to pause and reflect on how much emphasis I put on the importance of achievements in our weekly Searching for Work group meetings. Perhaps too much so—

I think it is sometimes difficult for those searching for work to recognize that God is with them—even in difficult times. These words reinforce that we are not alone.

“Holy God, sometimes we are so proud of our own achievements that we forget about you. We pay more attention to our goals than to your goals for us. We confess that our lives are more focused on what we do than what you have already done. Forgive us Lord for thinking we can earn your grace. Help us to see that there is more power in what you have given us, than in what we could ever achieve for ourselves.”

Knowing that God is with you is a powerful incentive to continue the struggle of searching for work.