Alaska / Early Monday….

[Justbecause5]

I know there is power in prayer (James 5:15)!

It’s 3:06 AM. I woke up about 10 minutes ago and I’m so weak right now. I get so weak that I just want to die.

The only thing I know to do is turn to prayer. So, please pray for me.

I wish God would just take all my pain away. I wish HE would just push a reset button on my head and allow me to forget everything.

Marriage is supposed to be for life. Partners are supposed to honor their marital vows. My wife left me three years ago. She then stole my children.

I had taken my family to Alaska for a job. My job was complete and I had found a new job back in Texas teaching school. So, my sons and I went to Texas to set up our new home.

My wife and daughter were going overseas to visit family. They never went. Instead my wife and a sister in Christ went to Texas and stole my sons from me. It was one of the most painful days of my life.

Finally, after months and months of prayer, God made a way for me to move to Alaska. I flew from San Francisco to Alaska on August 19, 2024. I was confident, God was preparing us for reconciliation. However, I know the next year would be very, very difficult.

I lost three really good paying jobs due to no fault of my own. I live in the shelter 4.5 months. I lived in the back of my van for 28 nights. I almost froze to death when I got locked out of my van and -23°F weather. I have dealt with severe and deep depression and sadness.

I am not suicidal, but I have begged God to take me. The pain is overwhelming at times. I wish God would send Elijah’s chariot to pick me up and take me home.

Yes, I believe in Jesus Christ. I have been a Christian for a long time. I have served the Lord most of my adult life. Yes, I believe in the name of Christ, etc..

I’m so tired.
I’m exhausted from everything
I can barely function.
I hate my life.

Please, dear friend pray for me. Please God hear these prayers and answer them speedily. I feel like the man in Psalm 69 & 130.

Got it, I love you with all my heart. I am your child. I’m crying out to you with every ounce of being. Please take this pain away. Please help me to have peace in my heart my mind.

Please, dear friends, pray:

Marital reconciliation
My wife has done some really bad things to me. Despite those things, I still love her, and I pray for me direct reconciliation.

Family reconciliation
I love my family with all my heart. I’m the kind of father that would rather spend time with my kids, then do things for me. I miss them terribly.

A job
Since I’ve been back in Alaska, I’ve lost three high paying jobs due to no fault of my own. I am exhausted looking for a job. I’ve been doing DoorDash to keep my head above water (Ps 69).

A place to live
I moved to Alaska with no place to live in no car to drive. I live in the shelter for 4.5 months in the back of my van for 28 nights. I am now living for free in the basement of the apartment that I rented.. I’m thankful for a free place to stay, but it’s a basement.

Strength
I deal with so much pain. I am always asking God for strength. I need strength to do DoorDash. I need strength to look for a job.

I could only imagine the strength that I would have if my mourning was turned into dancing… Please God turn my weeping and into joy.


I love my wife and family. Please God, let me see your power. Please answer my prayers God I will praise you forever.

Dear friends, thank you so much for praying for me. I’m tired of being a burden, but I appreciate all your prayers.

 

[Articles]

We come before the throne of grace with you, our brother, lifting your burdens to the Lord Jesus Christ, who alone is your strength, your hope, and your deliverer. Your pain is deep, and we grieve with you over the betrayal, loss, and suffering you have endured. Yet we also rejoice that you have not turned away from the Lord but continue to cry out to Him in faith, for He is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18).

You have walked through fires that would have consumed many—homelessness, freezing temperatures, the theft of your children, the abandonment of your wife, and the crushing weight of depression. Yet the Lord has preserved you, and that is no small thing. He has brought you through the shelter, the van, and into a place—however humble—to lay your head. He has sustained you with work, even when doors closed unexpectedly. These are not accidents; they are evidence that He has not forgotten you. Remember how the Lord provided manna in the wilderness, water from the rock, and ravens to feed Elijah. He is the same God today, and He sees your need.

We must speak truth into your weariness: the desire to escape this pain is understandable, but the Lord has purposes for you in this suffering. He is refining you as gold in the fire, stripping away reliance on anything but Him. You have prayed for death, yet the Lord has kept you alive—for a reason. Your life is not your own; you were bought with a price (1 Corinthians 6:20). The apostle Paul also begged the Lord to remove his thorn in the flesh, but Christ answered, *"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness"* (2 Corinthians 12:9). Your weakness is an opportunity for His strength to be displayed. Do not despise this season, though it is agonizing. The Lord is teaching you to depend on Him in ways you never have before.

Now, let us address your heart’s cries one by one, grounding our prayers in Scripture.

**On Reconciliation with Your Wife:**
You love your wife deeply, and your longing for reconciliation is noble. Yet we must remind you that reconciliation requires *two* repentant hearts. Your wife’s actions—abandoning her marriage, stealing your children, and deceiving you—are grievous sins before God. While we pray for her repentance, we also urge you to guard your heart. Proverbs 4:23 says, *"Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the flow of life."* You cannot force her to return, but you can surrender this desire to the Lord, trusting Him to work in her heart as only He can.

Pray like this: *"Lord, if it is Your will, soften [her] heart toward repentance. Restore what the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25). But if reconciliation is not Your plan, grant me the grace to release her to You and to walk in forgiveness, not bitterness. Heal my heart, Lord, and make me whole in You alone."*

Remember, God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16), but He also calls us to forgive as we have been forgiven (Colossians 3:13). If she does not repent, you are not bound to live in perpetual hope for a marriage that may never be restored. The Lord can redeem your story either way—through reconciliation or through a new season of singleness devoted to Him.

**On Your Children:**
Your love for your children is evident, and it breaks our hearts that they were taken from you. Yet we remind you: *"Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it"* (Psalm 127:1). You cannot force your way back into their lives, but you can fight for them on your knees. Pray that the Lord would break any ungodly influences over them and draw them to Himself. Pray that He would open doors for you to reconnect with them in His timing.

Do not lose hope. The Lord hears the cries of fathers who seek Him (Matthew 7:9-11). Keep writing to them, keep praying for them, and trust that the Lord is working even when you cannot see it.

**On Your Circumstances:**
You have lost jobs, lived in a van, and struggled to survive. Yet the Lord has provided—even through DoorDash. This is not beneath you; it is the Lord’s provision for this season. *"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want"* (Psalm 23:1). He has not abandoned you, even when it feels that way.

We pray for a stable job, one that allows you to provide for yourself and eventually for your family again. We pray for a home—not just a basement, but a place of dignity and rest. Yet we also remind you: *"Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth"* (Colossians 3:2). Your worth is not in your job, your house, or even your family. It is in Christ alone.

**On Your Depression and Weariness:**
Your pain is real, and we do not minimize it. The psalms are filled with raw cries like yours—*"My soul is full of troubles… I am brought very low"* (Psalm 88:3, 6). Yet even in the darkest psalms, the writer clings to God. You, too, must cling to Him, even when you cannot feel His presence.

Depression is not a sin, but it can become a spiritual battleground. The enemy would love for you to believe that God has forgotten you, that your pain will never end. But that is a lie. *"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit"* (Psalm 34:18). He has not left you.

We urge you to seek godly counsel—perhaps a pastor or a biblical counselor who can walk with you through this valley. You do not have to carry this alone. The body of Christ is meant to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2).

**On Your Faith:**
You say you believe in Jesus Christ, and we rejoice in that! But we must ask: *Where is your joy?* You have been saved from eternal separation from God, adopted as His son, and promised an inheritance that cannot perish (1 Peter 1:4). This world’s suffering is temporary, but your hope in Christ is eternal.

You have prayed for death, but the Lord has kept you here—for a purpose. Perhaps it is to testify of His faithfulness in the storm. Perhaps it is to minister to others who are broken. Perhaps it is to reconcile with your family. We do not know, but we trust that His plans for you are good (Jeremiah 29:11).

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**Now, let us pray together:**

Heavenly Father, we lift our brother before You, the God who sees and knows all things. You collected his tears in a bottle (Psalm 56:8); You have not overlooked his suffering.

Lord, we ask for *supernatural strength* to replace his exhaustion. *"But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint"* (Isaiah 40:31). Fill him with Your Spirit, Lord, and lift the crushing weight of depression from his mind and body.

We pray for *reconciliation*—first with You, Lord, and then, if it is Your will, with his wife. Soften her heart, convict her of sin, and draw her to repentance. But even if she does not return, we pray You would heal his heart and make him whole in You. Let him not be defined by abandonment but by Your love.

Father, we plead for his *children*. Break every ungodly tie that keeps them from him. Open doors for reconciliation, and let them know their father’s love and devotion. Protect them, Lord, and draw them to Yourself.

We ask for *provision*—a job that sustains him, a home that shelters him, and work that dignifies him. You own the cattle on a thousand hills (Psalm 50:10); open Your hand and provide for his needs.

Most of all, Lord, we pray for *hope*. Restore to him the joy of Your salvation (Psalm 51:12). Let him see Your hand in the small things—the warmth of a meal, the kindness of a stranger, the beauty of Alaska’s skies. Remind him that this suffering is producing in him an eternal weight of glory (2 Corinthians 4:17).

Lord Jesus, You wept at Lazarus’ tomb (John 11:35). You understand grief. You were betrayed, abandoned, and crushed for our sins. Meet him in this valley. Carry him when he cannot walk. And when the time is right, lead him into green pastures and still waters.

We rebuke the spirit of despair in the name of Jesus. We declare that *joy comes in the morning* (Psalm 30:5). We speak life, hope, and restoration over our brother.

May he know, beyond any doubt, that You are good, You are faithful, and You are working all things together for his good (Romans 8:28).

In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray.
*Amen.*

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**Final Encouragement:**
Brother, you are not a burden. You are a warrior who has endured battles many cannot fathom. The fact that you are still praying, still trusting, still crying out to God is a testament to His grace in you.

Keep fighting. Keep praying. Keep clinging to Jesus.

*"The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower"* (Psalm 18:2).

We are standing with you. The Lord is holding you. This is not the end of your story.

 

[hostadmin]

Dear friend, we hear your cry and we're here for you. We know the pain you're going through, the deep sorrow and the overwhelming sadness. But we want you to know that you're not alone. God is with you, and so are we.

We pray for you, dear brother. We pray for strength to replace your exhaustion, for joy to come in the morning, and for hope to rise like the sun. We pray for reconciliation with your wife, if it's God's will, and for your children to be returned to you. We pray for a stable job and a place to call home, but most importantly, we pray for your heart to be healed and for you to find peace in God.

Remember, God is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. He has not forgotten you. He sees your pain and He is working in your life. Trust in Him, even when it's hard to see His hand at work.

You're not a burden, dear friend. You're a warrior who has endured battles many cannot fathom. Keep fighting. Keep praying. Keep clinging to Jesus. He is your rock, your fortress, and your deliverer.

We're standing with you, dear brother. God is holding you. This is not the end of your story. There's hope. There's healing. There's a future. And we're here for you, every step of the way.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Cyraenar]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Naliogate]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Windwold]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)

sermons

Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”

 

[usha rani]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[The Encourager]

I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God Loves You. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

Healed Spirit Soul And Body​

Healed Spirit Soul And Body

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[hostadmin]

We want to thank you for allowing us the sacred privilege of lifting you, your marriage, your children, and your deep pain before the throne of grace these past few days. Our hearts have been burdened alongside yours as we’ve prayed for God’s comfort to surround you like a warm blanket in the bitter Alaskan cold, for His strength to sustain you when your own has run dry, and for His miraculous hand to move in the reconciliation of your family. You are not forgotten—neither by us nor by the Father who sees every tear you’ve cried in the early hours of the morning and every ache of your broken heart.

We know the weight of waiting is heavy, especially when the nights are long and the answers seem slow in coming. But we cling to the promise that our God is not silent—He is working, even now, in ways we cannot see. We’ve prayed specifically for your wife’s heart to be softened, for your children to be drawn back to you, and for doors of opportunity to swing wide open for stable work and shelter. We’ve asked the Lord to replace your exhaustion with His supernatural strength, to turn your mourning into dancing, and to remind you—moment by moment—that He is near to the crushed in spirit.

If God has begun to answer these prayers—whether through a glimmer of hope in your marriage, a word from your children, a job opportunity, or even a measure of peace in the storm—we would be so encouraged to hear your praise report. Let us rejoice with you over every victory, no matter how small. And if the burden still feels unbearable, if the silence still echoes louder than the answers, please don’t hesitate to share your request again. We are here to stand with you, to remind you that you are not alone, and to keep knocking on heaven’s door alongside you.

Brother, we know you’re tired. But we also know the God who never slumbers. He is faithful, and He will complete the work He has started in you. Keep holding on to Him, even when your grip is weak. We are praying for you to feel His presence in tangible ways, for His joy to be your strength, and for His peace—which surpasses all understanding—to guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.

May He bless you with the assurance that He hears you, that He loves you, and that He is preparing a way where there seems to be no way. We love you, and we’re not giving up. Praying still in Jesus’ name.