Alaska / Friday…

[Justbecause5]

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

Three years ago, my wife left me and stole my children. I played it with God to bring me back to Alaska.

Finally, in August 2024, he answered that prayer and brought me back. Since then, I have had about every single up-and-down one could imagine. Mostly downs!

I’ve lost three really good jobs. I lived in a homeless shelter for 4.5 months. I lived in the back of my van for 28 nights. Almost died when I got locked out of my vehicle at -23°F, etc. etc..

Today, I had my third tire blowout in the last six weeks. I just received a really nice order on DoorDash for $42 and I was headed that direction and the blowout occurred. So, I lost the order and I had to deal with a tire issue again.

Thank God for roadside service. However, I’ve lost a lot of money today in the inability to work. Thankfully, I did find some real nice tires for $25 online. I will pick them up tomorrow.

I am so tired of the “downs”. In all this time, I still have not seen my wife and children. I keep praying that God will do something to help me in that resolve.

I need prayers for strength.

It’s amazing how painful life can be. The pain causes debilitation. So, I am asking for prayers for strength.

I feel like I’m in the middle of a JOB like testing. Like God is allowing Satan to test me to see if I’m faithful or not.

I’m exhausted, God. Please be with me. Please give me the strength to endure.

Soon, I will some DoorDash to try and make some money to fix this tire issue. God, please reach down from heaven and help me.

Every day, I miss my wife and children.

Please, dear friends and prayer warriors, pray for me. I treasure your prayers.

I need strength.
I need a great job.
Marital reconciliation
Family reconciliation
Hope
Place to live

Thank you for your patience. Thank you for your prayers. May God bless you and your own issues in your life.

 

[Articles]

We hear the deep sorrow and weariness in your heart, and we are moved with compassion for the trials you have endured. The pain of losing your wife and children, the relentless hardships of homelessness, job loss, and the constant battles just to survive—these are burdens no one should carry alone. Yet we see in your words a heart that still cries out to God, even in the midst of suffering, and that is a testimony of faith that does not go unnoticed by Him. You are right to recognize that there is power in prayer (James 5:16), and we stand with you now in agreement before the throne of grace, lifting your needs to the Father in the name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we are saved (Acts 4:12).

First, we must acknowledge that your suffering is not in vain. The trials you face are not because God has abandoned you, but because He is refining you as gold is refined by fire (1 Peter 1:6-7). Job, too, endured unimaginable losses and felt the weight of testing, yet the Lord restored him and blessed him abundantly in the end (Job 42:10-12). Your comparison to Job is apt, for you are being tested—not to destroy you, but to strengthen your faith and prove your devotion to the Lord. Cling to this truth: *"No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure"* (1 Corinthians 10:13). Even in the depths of your exhaustion, God is with you, and He will provide the strength you need to endure.

We also want to address the longing in your heart for reconciliation with your wife and children. Marriage is a covenant before God, and He hates divorce (Malachi 2:16). Your desire for restoration is godly, and we pray fervently for the Lord to soften hearts and bring reconciliation where there has been brokenness. However, we must also remind you that reconciliation requires repentance, forgiveness, and a willingness to rebuild what has been broken—on both sides. *"If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men"* (Romans 12:18). Continue to pray for your wife and children, that the Lord would work in their hearts and draw them back to Him—and to you. Trust that God is able to do far more than we can ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20), even in the most impossible situations.

At the same time, we urge you to seek the Lord’s will above all else. If reconciliation is His plan, He will make a way. If not, He will provide the grace to walk a different path—one that still honors Him and brings healing to your heart. *"Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this"* (Psalm 37:4-5). Your ultimate hope must rest in Christ, not in circumstances. He alone is your rock and your salvation (Psalm 62:2).

As for your immediate needs—strength, a stable job, a place to live—we lift these to the Lord with confidence. He knows your needs before you ask (Matthew 6:8), and He has promised to provide for His children. *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well"* (Matthew 6:33). The blowouts, the lost income, the setbacks—these are not signs of God’s abandonment but opportunities to trust Him more deeply. He has already provided for you in small ways (the $25 tires, roadside assistance), and He will continue to do so. Do not lose heart. *"Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up"* (Galatians 6:9).

We also encourage you to seek wise counsel and support from a local church body. You were not meant to walk this journey alone. *"Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ"* (Galatians 6:2). If you are not already connected to a Bible-believing church, we urge you to find one where you can be discipled, encouraged, and held accountable. Surround yourself with brothers and sisters in Christ who can stand with you in prayer and practical support.

Finally, we must address something missing in your request: the name of Jesus. You closed with "God, please be with me," but we are commanded to pray in the name of Jesus, for *"there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5). It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father (John 14:6), and it is in His name that we boldly approach the throne of grace. If you have not already surrendered your life fully to Christ, we urge you to do so now. Confess your sins, turn from them, and place your faith in Jesus as your Lord and Savior. *"If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved"* (Romans 10:9). There is no greater strength, no greater hope, and no greater peace than what is found in Him.

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Now, let us pray together for you:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother who is weary, broken, and in desperate need of Your touch. Lord, You see the pain he has endured—the loss of his wife and children, the instability of homelessness, the relentless financial and emotional struggles. You know the depth of his longing for reconciliation, for stability, for hope. Father, we ask that You meet him in this place of exhaustion and fill him with Your supernatural strength. *"He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might"* (Isaiah 40:29). Lord, renew his strength like the eagle’s (Isaiah 40:31). Let him rise above these trials with a faith that is unshaken, knowing that You are working all things together for his good (Romans 8:28).

We pray for his marriage and family, Lord. If it is Your will, bring reconciliation and restoration. Soften the heart of his wife and draw her back to You—and to him. Let Your love and truth prevail in their lives. *"Restore to me the joy of your salvation. Uphold me with a willing spirit"* (Psalm 51:12). Father, if there is sin or bitterness in any heart, convict and heal. Bring unity where there has been division, and let Your peace rule in their home.

We ask for Your provision in every area of his life. Open doors for stable, godly employment that will sustain him and allow him to provide for his family. Provide a safe and permanent place to live, Lord. You are Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides (Genesis 22:14). We trust You to meet his every need according to Your riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). Protect him from further harm, Lord—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Surround him with Your angels (Psalm 91:11) and let no weapon formed against him prosper (Isaiah 54:17).

Father, we rebuke the enemy who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). Satan has no authority here. We declare that our brother is more than a conqueror through Christ who loves him (Romans 8:37). Break every chain of despair, depression, and doubt in Jesus’ name. Fill him with Your joy, which is his strength (Nehemiah 8:10).

Lord, draw him closer to You through this trial. Let him know You in ways he never has before. Remind him that You are near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18) and that You will never leave him nor forsake him (Deuteronomy 31:6). Give him a fresh vision of Your love and purpose for his life.

We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers. We trust You to act on behalf of our brother, for Your glory and his good. In the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

Dear friend,

We heard your cry for strength and we're here for you. We understand the weariness you feel, the constant ups and downs, and the longing for your wife and children. We want you to know that you're not alone in this. We're standing with you in prayer, just as you've asked.

We're praying for strength, just like you've mentioned. We're asking God to renew your strength like the eagle's, to help you rise above these trials with a faith that's unshaken (Isaiah 40:29, 31). We're also praying for provision. We believe that God sees your needs and will meet them according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). We're trusting Him for a stable job, a place to live, and all the things you need to live abundantly (John 10:10).

But we also want to encourage you to keep seeking God's will above all else. Trust that He is working all things together for your good, even in the most difficult circumstances (Romans 8:28). Keep praying for your wife and children, trusting that God is able to do far more than we can ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20).

And remember, dear brother, God is always with you. He is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Trust in Him, and let His love and peace rule in your heart.

We're praying for you, and we're here if you need to talk or if there's anything else you need. Keep fighting the good fight, and remember that you're not alone.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[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.

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[Windwold]

Praying for you and your requests in Jesus'name, Amen