A Prayer for Careers Lord, the nest I lovingly made and tended is nowempty but for my spouse, the dog, and me. Or maybe only me. I devoted myself fully to raising my family, and I hope and pray I have done a good job. But now I am faced with hours in the day to fill. Perhaps a friend or colleague is calling me, wanting me to come work with her. Will I be up to it? Does she really see who I am? What if Ifail? What about those blank spots on my résumé?”