Christian Jobs in Long Beach or surrounding areas.

I’m currently looking to serve in some capacity but I haven’t a clue what God wants me to do. Is anyone else in this boat or know of any opportunities that may be worth getting involved in?

Perhaps Long Beach Polytechnic HS? The Pike? Something in Bixby Knolls? Something on Ocean Blvd? Pacific Coast Highway? Just show up and ask about any openings. Sometimes you catch someone hiring bby total surprise.

I haven’t from business to business like that in ten years but I bet it is worth a try. Been so reliant on technology for just about everything, that I forgot what things are like without a smartphone or laptop with internet. It’s gotten so bad that I resorted to text messages as my main form of communication. Took dating someone who prefers phone calls, to finally break free from texting so much.

Just to be clear, are you looking for paid employment or volunteering opportunities?

Preferably paid

I'm sure you are already doing all the job sites? LinkedIn Indeed, etc?

Yeah, I have both of those with a filled out resume and profiles. I don’t know why but apart of me doesn’t want to work. Like I have things really good right now cause I’m able to spend time in scripture and watch sermons and listen to worship music all day. I found out this year that God provides for my needs even when I am not earning money. I know working would give me purpose but I haven’t really thought of what I want to do since I have freewill. It’s like what do you do with your time when you can literally do anything? I’ve been mostly on my bed resting. So I’m seeing what I can do with my time to be a light in the world, instead of just a light at home.

brother, I know exactly how you feel. LIke you want to grow MORE if your faith, but I will tell you what God also told me as I was praying for the blessing a good full time job. He said to me, like I my faith required action.

Basically, we are to work for God... this may be in terms of looking for job, improving your skills, cleaning your house or doing household work. But chatting even on CC is considered leisure and you do this on your own free time. Basically he told me NOT to be lazy, while I may not be working for an income, I still need to be active.

Try to put 8 hours day of WORK.. like your working for an employer... its not easy you will find it.

When I see in the Bible that it’s not by works but by grace that we have salvation, then I’m like well what’s the point of working if I’m going to go to heaven anyways, ya know? I’ve been trying to wrap my head around that verse for a year now and so far I can’t get passed it, cause God has been faithful and provided for all of my needs. When I woke up this morning I did think about buying a bench where I can bench press weights. I also composed 52 songs in the past year so it’s not like I did nothing but that was more so like a hobby that I got really good at.

Working out is a good thing man, so I would definitely do that, and taking care of your your body your mind and your soul they all work together. I was on a big time exercise thing for a while, listening to David Goggins.

I just feel like laziness is getting the best of me lately. It’s like when you repent from one sin, another becomes more noticeable. For the longest time I’ve been working on defeating sexual immorality and ever since I turned away from it, I noticed how lazy I’ve become.

David Goggin’s is definitely an inspiration. That man is beast of will power.

I figure if I get my body fit, and disciplined, that I won’t be as lazy, cause it is ridiculous lately. I literally have been lying in bed all day for the past month after a dating relationship ended and a friendship ended with one of my closest friends after I rebuked him. I don’t think I’m depressed though, just tired.

You just gotta be careful with Goggins because like his whole messages basically is look you have an amazing ability to do things within your own self discipline. I think as long as you can channel that energy correctly, but also look to God for guidance then it could be a good thing. However, as Goggins is not known to be a Christian sometimes it could be a fine line because his messages ….which is like no one’s there to save you, stop feeling sorry for yourself so go save yourself, and get off your ass.

Per Chat GPT.. hahah

David Goggins’ message of self-empowerment and mental toughness focuses on discipline, personal responsibility, and pushing through challenges to achieve greatness. His approach emphasizes human potential and resilience, which can inspire many. However, there could be areas where his teachings conflict with biblical teachings, depending on how his message is interpreted.

1. Self-Reliance vs. Reliance on God: Goggins’ philosophy often highlights relying on one’s own strength to overcome adversity, whereas biblical teachings emphasize relying on God for strength. Verses like Philippians 4:13 (“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”) suggest that Christians should look to God for empowerment, rather than solely depending on themselves.
2. Pride vs. Humility: The Bible encourages humility and giving glory to God for one’s accomplishments (James 4:6). Goggins’ focus on personal achievement could be seen as promoting self-glorification or pride, which may conflict with the biblical call to live humbly and recognize God’s sovereignty.
3. Endurance and Perseverance: Both messages encourage endurance and perseverance. Goggins emphasizes pushing through physical and mental barriers, while the Bible calls for spiritual endurance, often in the context of faith in God (Romans 5:3-4). The difference lies in the motivation—Goggins promotes perseverance for personal success, while the Bible encourages perseverance for the sake of faith and godliness.

There are overlapping themes of endurance and hard work, but a Christian might reconcile Goggins’ teachings by incorporating them into a framework of faith, seeing personal discipline as a way to honor God, while still relying on God’s guidance and strength.

I was only able to do those things because of the strength that God gave me. Now I’m just resting I guess from all of these tough things that God helped me cut out.

I was only able to do those things because of the strength that God gave me. Now I’m just resting I guess from all of these tough things that God helped me cut out.

True story I was like really into Goggins and I was like really into self help. I started listening to Eastern philosophy and then there was like this yogi on YouTube Sadguru. I was searching which book I should buy and or read in Audible… and I swear the Holy Spirit spoke to me and said the Bible. This was before I reconnected with God in a meaningful way and before I started going to church.