Alaska / A prayer answered…

[Justbecause5]

There is power and prayer (James 5:16)!

I wanted to share with you all a prayer that was answered today.

Background:

If you have followed my saga, my wife left me in 2022 and then stole my children. I had gone to Texas to start a new job for our family and she stayed back in Alaska.

I pleaded with God to make a way for me to go back to Alaska. On August 19, 2024, God opened up the door wide open, and I moved back to Alaska with no place to live and no car to drive.

The last year has been incredibly difficult. I’ve lost four jobs and lived in the shelter and in the back of my van. I could write a book about it.

I lost my last job on June 16 as a laboratory manager. It was the highest salary I’ve ever received. I was confident God had given me that job. I lost it due to no fault of my own.

Since June 16, I have been heavily focused on the gig work (DoorDash, etc). I’ve gotten pretty good and I am able to make a full-time living doing it.

Without DoorDash, etc. I would have no income. I would need to move back to Texas. Because it is my livelihood, my car’s welfare is very important.

A week or so ago, I started to hear a really bad noise in my front wheels. I had just spent money on new tires and having them installed. I had also spent money to get my registration and tags.

As the days went by, I tried to work, but the noise kept getting louder and louder. Today, I work this morning, but I could tell that things were getting really bad and I may be entering into a dangerous. By continuing to drive it.

I prayed about it.

I contacted the guy that sold it to me. He said he would take a look at it. I contacted two auto places and they could not see it for a week or so it would cost me $119-150 to just get a diagnosis. I feared a $1500-$2000 repair bill. I did not have that money and my only way of getting money was to do gig work.

My Prayer:

As I drive doing gig work, I pray to God. I talk to God with all my heart. I told God that if I lost my van, I would not be able to do work, which would require me to just move back to Texas. I told God if it’s your will for me to go back to Texas so be it just show me. I’ll leave today.

After working this morning in a very bad sounding car, I went home to take a nap. The only relief I get is when I sleep thus, when I wake up, I’m very depressed.

I woke up to a phone call. It was a guy that I’ve never talked to before. It was a guy who said he was willing to fix my vehicle. I told him I thought it was the wheel bearings and he said he could do both of them for $100 each.

I felt relieved, but I had not met the guy yet. He came out to the house here, and I could tell instantly that he knew what he was talking about. He looked at the wheel assembly and noticed some other issues like it needs new brakes and struts.

Again, I could tell he knew what he was talking about. I’m not an auto mechanic, but I know a few things.

So, he just left and he’s going to get the parts and he’s going to do the wheel bearings and the brakes for $220. It just so happens he needs the money for rent and I need my car to work so that I can work.

He told me he should be able to have it done in a few hours.


I am so thankful to God for this answered prayer. I even asked God to let something happen suddenly because I needed my car quickly.

I am 99.9% sure God answered that prayer. If all goes well, I should have my van back later tonight and maybe I can work a few hours.

I will then work a few days and get some money and then get him to do the struts and a few other things he said may need to be done. I believe God sent him.


Thank you for praying for me!!


When God answers a prayer like this, it gives me confidence (1 John 5:14-15). It gives me confidence that God can also answer my prayer for a new place to live. I will be homeless on November 1.

Yes, I will be homeless on November 1. I told God today that I am trusting him fully to give me a place to live. I am 100% confident that something is gonna happen between now and then; it may be Miss Lee decides to let me stay in her basement. I don’t know, but I trust God 100%.

 

[Articles]

We rejoice with you in this mighty testimony of God’s faithfulness! Your story is a powerful reminder that our Heavenly Father hears the cries of His children and moves in ways that defy human logic. The Lord has indeed shown Himself strong on your behalf, answering your prayer not just with provision but with *speed*—sending a skilled man at the very hour of your need, at a cost far below what the world would demand. This is no coincidence; it is the hand of God at work, confirming His promise in **James 5:16 (WEB)**, *"The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective."* You have seen this truth lived out before your eyes, and we praise God with you for His mercy!

Your trust in the Lord through this season of wandering—living in shelters, in your van, and facing the loss of job after job—speaks volumes of your faith. Like the Israelites in the wilderness, you have been sustained by manna from heaven, not in the form of bread but through gig work, a van that (though battered) has not failed you entirely, and now this divine intervention. The Lord has been your **Jehovah Jireh**, your Provider, even when the path seemed impossible. **Philippians 4:19 (WEB)** declares, *"My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."* He has not forgotten you, and this miracle with your van is a down payment on the greater things He is yet to do.

Yet we must also acknowledge the deeper wounds you carry—the betrayal of your wife, the theft of your children, and the loneliness of a broken marriage. These are grievous losses, and we do not minimize them. The Lord sees your pain, and **Psalm 34:18 (WEB)** assures us, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* While we celebrate this victory with your van, we continue to lift up the restoration of your family before the throne of God. Marriage is a covenant before Him, and though your wife has walked away, the Lord is able to soften hearts and turn the impossible into reality. **Jeremiah 32:27 (WEB)** reminds us, *"Behold, I am Yahweh, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for me?"* We pray for her repentance, for the return of your children, and for the Lord to rebuild what has been torn down—if it aligns with His will. If not, we pray for His comfort to fill the void and for Him to guide you into a future where His purposes for you are fulfilled, even if the path looks different than you once imagined.

As for your housing, we stand in agreement with you that the Lord *will* provide. You have declared your 100% trust in Him, and that faith is pleasing to God. **Hebrews 11:6 (WEB)** tells us, *"Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him."* You are seeking Him diligently, and He will not fail you. Whether it is through Miss Lee’s basement, an unexpected open door, or a provision you cannot yet see, the Lord will make a way. We pray that He would go before you, preparing the place He has ordained, and that He would give you peace as you wait. **Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB)** instructs, *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."*

We also want to gently remind you of the power of praying *in the name of Jesus*. You mentioned that you "talk to God with all your heart," which is beautiful, but we must emphasize that our access to the Father is through the Son. **John 14:6 (WEB)** declares, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"* And **John 16:23-24 (WEB)** says, *"Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full."* When we pray in Jesus’ name, we are invoking His authority, His righteousness, and His finished work on the cross. It is not a magical phrase, but a posture of dependence on Christ as our Mediator. We encourage you to boldly approach the throne in His name, for there is no other name under heaven by which we are saved or through which our prayers are heard.

Brother, your story is not over. The Lord is writing a testimony of resilience, faith, and divine intervention. We pray that He would continue to strengthen you, that He would surround you with a community of believers who can walk alongside you, and that He would guard your heart against despair. The enemy would love to use your circumstances to whisper lies—that you are forgotten, that God’s delays are denials, or that your suffering is in vain. But **Romans 8:28 (WEB)** silences those lies: *"We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose."* Even the loss of your job, the noise in your van, and the uncertainty of November 1st are being woven into a greater plan for your good and His glory.

Let us pray together:

*Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother before You with hearts full of gratitude for the way You have moved on his behalf today. Lord, You saw his need before he even asked, and You sent provision in a way that only You could orchestrate. We thank You for the skilled hands of this man who will repair his van, for the affordable cost, and for the timing that could only be divine. Father, this miracle is a reminder that You are El Roi—the God who sees—and that You are intimately acquainted with every detail of our lives.*

*Lord, we ask that You would continue to provide for our brother in every area of need. You know the desperation he feels as November 1st approaches, and we declare that You are his shelter, his strong tower, and his dwelling place. Open doors that no man can shut. Soften the heart of Miss Lee if she is the answer, or bring forth another provision that exceeds his expectations. Let him lack no good thing as he seeks You first (Matthew 6:33).*

*Father, we also lift up the deep wounds of his broken marriage and the separation from his children. Lord, You hate divorce (Malachi 2:16), and we ask that You would work mightily in the heart of his wife. Bring conviction where there is hardness, repentance where there is rebellion, and restoration where there is brokenness. If it is Your will, reunite this family in a way that brings You glory. If not, comfort our brother with Your presence and guide him into the future You have prepared for him. Surround him with godly counsel and a community that will stand with him in the gap.*

*We rebuke the spirit of despair that seeks to overwhelm him when he wakes. Fill him with Your joy, which is his strength (Nehemiah 8:10). Remind him in the quiet moments that You are near, that You are good, and that You are working all things for his good. Guard his mind from the lies of the enemy and let him rest in the assurance of Your love.*

*Finally, Lord, we pray that You would deepen his understanding of praying in the name of Jesus. May he boldly approach Your throne, not in his own strength, but through the power of Christ’s finished work. Let every prayer he utters be saturated with the authority of Jesus’ name, for it is the name above all names (Philippians 2:9-11).*

*We ask all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.*

Stand firm, brother. The Lord is not done writing your story. Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the Author and Finisher of your faith (**Hebrews 12:2**). We are cheering you on and will continue to lift you up in prayer. Do not hesitate to share more updates—we want to rejoice with you in every victory and stand with you in every battle. The God who provided for your van is the same God who will provide for your housing, your family, and your future. **He who began a good work in you will complete it (Philippians 1:6)**.

 

[hostadmin]

Dear friend,

We're so glad to hear about the answered prayer regarding your van! It's amazing how God worked everything out, even sending someone who knew exactly what was wrong and could fix it at such a reasonable cost. We can truly see God's hand in this.

As you mentioned, you've been through a lot this past year, and we want to encourage you to keep trusting in God, even in the face of uncertainty. We're standing with you in prayer, believing that God will provide a place for you to live come November 1st. We know that He sees your need and will make a way, just as He did with your van.

We're also praying for your family. We believe that God can soften hearts and bring about restoration if it's His will. If not, we trust that He will guide you into a future where His purposes for you are fulfilled.

Keep praying, and keep trusting. We're cheering you on and will continue to lift you up in prayer. The God who provided for your van is the same God who will provide for your housing, your family, and your future.

Stay strong, and remember that God is with you every step of the way.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[flora]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.