No Lock Too Tough

August 2nd, 2010

Two Requests

I have a reader prayer request. Can’t reveal the name.

Things are getting pretty tight at the homestead. I still haven’t found work. It seems that nobody wants to hire a xx year old in this job environment. Federal jobs have a cut-off age of 36. ( age discrimination, anyone? ) State jobs are not happening and regular locksmith jobs just aren’t there. I applied for an apprentice locksmith job and still no bites. I was turned down at Wal-Mart, for heavens sakes. I feel a little selfish asking for prayer when others may need it more, but I have gotten desperate .

If this should end up in your blog, please don’t use my name. It has been over ten months now without work and I am more than a little ashamed that I haven’t found anything.

I appreciate any good thoughts and prayers you may send my way.

This reader is obviously in a bad situation. I hope you will get behind him in prayer.

While you’re at it:

The short story is that my girlfriend and I are both Deputies. She was injured on duty about a year ago, and since then, the County has cut her pay nearly in half while she is waiting for surgery.

Since her pay has been cut in half, she has had trouble paying for her mortgage, her bills, etc. I pay for as much as I can, but given the circumstances, she has slid into depression. Along with the depression she suffers from (her doctor recently prescribed meds), she also has bouts of anger.

I love her more than you could ever imagine, and it’s the greatest feeling in the world to know that I met my dream girl and that I want to spend the rest of my life with her. But suffice to say, with my odd hours, her combination of problems, and just the daily goings-on of life, it feels like we are slipping apart.

I pray every day that I can find a way and make everything work out. I ask that you pray for us to be the happy couple that we deserve to be.

Thanks.

5 Responses to “No Lock Too Tough”

  1. Heather Says:

    On it!

  2. Steve Says:

    Added to the list. God Bless the requestors!

  3. Steve Says:

    Added.

  4. Terrapod Says:

    As a marketing type, your post on the locksmith got me thinking. All Home Depot stors sell locks and cut keys, but I don’t think they actually do home call locksmithing or any real tough jobs. How about approaching your local Home Depot and signing on with them as a local bonded locksmith with the understanding they refer you when needed and you in turn use their materials as source. Win-win and it can get you a bit of exposure and maybe even full time work if the local manager is on the ball and recognizes value.

  5. PN Says:

    HAPPY 8-9-10 DAY!!!!!!!