Dear Pastor,

Greetings to you. Keep up the good work you are doing. I am a Christian. I am 44 years old. I am single and have no children, yet I can't get my life on track. I am so depressed. It seems as if my life is not going anywhere. I feel like such a failure. My family is not helping me as things are hard for them as well. I am on my own and I attend church, but no one knows what I am going through. I am not working. I tried looking for work, but I have not been successful.

I would like to do a course in practical nursing, so I am looking for a sponsor. I want to better myself. I am tired of begging to survive. I am staying with a friend because I don't have anywhere for myself. I am so frustrated. If I could get someone to assist me I would be so grateful. I am just tired of doing nothing daily. I want a life. I can't take it anymore.

I also need counselling. I am not a worthless person. I do want to progress, but I have no one to help me to move forward. It is as if I am stuck. Please help me, pastor.

O.

Dear O.,

I do not have any job to offer you, but I have published your letter and I trust that someone who can offer you a job would contact me. If anyone does, I would inform you immediately.

Pastor