Losing a job can shake a person’s very core identity. It brings fear, anxiety and often sleepless nights filled with uncertainty about the future.
In a recent message, evangelist Perry Stone spoke directly to those struggling with job loss or financial insecurity, offering both practical wisdom and spiritual encouragement. His message was not one of doom but of hope, reminding viewers that no season of loss is permanent and that peace begins with trust and perspective.
The 5 Fears People Face
Stone began by addressing the mental and emotional weight of fear itself.
“Fear torments,” he said. “You will lose sleep. You’ll lose weight. You’ll lose your appetite. You’ll lose whatever joy for living you have.”
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He then outlined five major fears that commonly grip people during uncertain times:
- The fear of losing a loved one.
- The fear of personal harm or loss of safety.
- The fear of deteriorating health.
- The fear of death itself.
- The fear of job loss and financial insecurity.
For many, that last fear looms largest today, especially as rapid advances in technology and artificial intelligence reshape the global workforce.
When the “Goliath” of AI Strikes
Stone compared the rise of artificial intelligence to the biblical Goliath, a giant that has upended countless careers. “Some of these young people were brought in to help develop AI,” he said, “but now that it’s been brought to the level where it is, it has taken their job from them.”
He noted that millions of graduates in their 20s and 30s once promised lucrative futures in tech are facing layoffs and long job searches. “AI development is going to become so self-sustaining that they will not need people in many jobs,” he warned, reminding listeners that this economic shift can be devastating but not insurmountable.
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Practical Steps to Ease Financial Pressure
Stone urged those with secure employment not to make rash moves. “If you do have a job, be thankful for it,” he said. “Don’t be looking around for another one if you believe that one is secure for a good period of time.”
For those facing financial strain, he offered simple but meaningful advice: “You may have to consider finding a good relative, a mom, a dad, a grandparent, to live with for a brief period of time to get yourself out from under the financial pressure.”
He acknowledged that such decisions can hurt the ego but encouraged humility as a means of survival and growth. “Don’t worry about your ego. Think about the bills piling up and how to relieve yourself from those.”
Guarding Your Online Presence and Attitude
Stone also cautioned against the emotional impulse to vent online after losing a job. “If they see you on social media cussing the boss out, you’ll never be hired,” he said plainly. “They want professional people. They don’t want people that are going to explode at work.”
He explained that employers routinely review social media when considering applicants and one moment of anger can close doors for years. Instead, Stone urged job seekers to display emotional stability and grace even in disappointment. “A person who got fired but still had a sweet spirit, those are the people companies want to hire.”
Becoming a Servant Leader
More than résumés and skill sets, Stone said what truly matters is attitude. “If you give me the job,” he said, “I’ll even clean the restrooms if you have to. I’ll do anything you need me to do.”
He connected this principle to Christ’s teaching that “the greatest are the servants.” Stone shared his own experience cleaning his father’s church for eight years before becoming a pastor and later leading a major ministry. “Pride comes before destruction,” he said. “Sometimes you have to humble yourself and start all over.”
His message: no task is beneath you when your heart is in the right place.
Hope for the Road Ahead
Stone concluded his message with compassion for those still waiting for a breakthrough. “Be careful what you post, treat people well and show people that you’re willing to serve,” he said. “Eventually there’ll be someone that needs your skill.”
He also reminded viewers that even late bloomers can find success. “Colonel Sanders failed at every job he had until he learned how to fry chicken after he retired,” he said. “He found the one thing he was good at.”
A Season, Not a Sentence
Being between jobs can feel like standing in the wilderness, alone and forgotten. But as Stone’s words remind us, every trial is temporary and every setback can prepare the way for something greater. With humility, faith and persistence, new doors will open. The key is to stay kind, stay teachable and remember that value isn’t lost just because employment is.
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Fear may knock on the door, but faith, steady and patient, always has the power to answer.
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.
