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    Bible Verses Before a Job Interview

    Calming KJV scriptures and prayers for confidence, favor, and peace before a job interview.

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    The night before a job interview can be filled with nerves, self-doubt, and racing thoughts. Whether this interview is your dream opportunity or a needed step after job loss, God is not absent from the process. These King James Bible verses are for the morning of the interview, the drive there, and the moments in the waiting room. Pray them aloud. Carry one in your pocket. Remember that God opens doors no man can shut, and He goes before you into that room.

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    Calming KJV scriptures and prayers for confidence, favor, and peace before a job interview.

    "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." — Joshua 1:9 (KJV)

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    Joshua 1:9

    God goes with you into the interview room

    "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."
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    Proverbs 16:3

    Commit the interview to God beforehand

    "Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established."
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    Philippians 4:6-7

    Peace that quiets pre-interview nerves

    "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
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    Psalm 5:12

    Asking for God's favor in the room

    "For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield."
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    Luke 12:11-12

    The Holy Spirit gives you the right words

    "Take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say."
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    2 Timothy 1:7

    Sound mind for clear answers

    "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
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    Proverbs 3:5-6

    Trust God with the outcome

    "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
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    Isaiah 41:10

    Strength when nerves rise

    "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee."
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    Revelation 3:8

    God opens doors no one can shut

    "Behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it."
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    How to Use These Verses

    • •Pray Joshua 1:9 aloud right before walking into the building
    • •Memorize Psalm 5:12 — 'favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield' — and pray it in the waiting room
    • •Philippians 4:6-7 is for the night before, to help you actually sleep
    • •Luke 12:11-12 reminds you the Holy Spirit can give you the right words when your mind goes blank
    • •If this is after a job loss, pair these with our Job Loss verses for the full season

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