I know I've enjoyed posting with you, Joe, as a fellow Ramcharger owner and fan. I read in one of your posts in this thread that the unemployment irks you. Can't say that I'm fond of it either, but remember that it's the cost of doing business on having an employee, much like your taxes are, Medicaide, SSI, comp, etc. Take that all into account, add your salary and the cost of doing business is about twice your base rate. You earned it, it's your money in the long run. You're just getting it back now, instead of having seen it your paycheck each week.
I read your thread on unemployment. You hit it all on the head and got it right. You've offered a lot on here, both in fellowship and tech. The employers who haven't seen that? It's really their loss that they don't get it, not yours. We value you. Prayers for the unemployed.
Heavenly Father, not only do we come before you for this man and his family, but for all families suffering through a weak economy. Most will suffer financially, some will suffer spiritually and mentally. For every door that is closed we know that another will be opened later. The timing is Yours. We are people and therefore impatient, You are infinite and wise. While we grow anxious and dispirited as children, we want it now, You calmly smile and tell us all in due time, knowing where to place us so that Your vision may be carried through. Bear with us, Father, for us waiting is the hardest part. We seek Your guidance in all things.
Amen.
(Sorry, it's a lot easier to stand on Sunday and lead a congregation in prayer than it is to write one on the spur of the moment.)