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[Justbecause5]

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

Yes, I believe in Jesus. I’ve been a Christian for many years.

Timeline:

In 2022, my wife left me. We had moved to Alaska to work. My job was complete. I took my two sons to Texas to set up our new home and begin work as a teacher. My wife and daughter were going overseas to visit family.

My wife went to court unbeknownst to me and made it seem like I stole the boys. She then received permission to go get them while I was working, she and a sister in Christ flew to Texas and took them. It was the most painful day of my life.

I have not seen my boys or my daughter since 2022. I miss them terribly. I’m the kind of father that loves his children deeply and dearly. I’d rather spend time with them than do things for myself. I miss them so much.

I prayed fervently that God would take me back to Alaska. In the summer of 2024, God answered my prayer and took me back to Alaska. I flew first class from San Francisco to Alaska courtesy of the temporary job God had provided. God had given me a new job in Alaska teaching and coaching basketball. However, I had no place to live & no car to drive.

So, on August 19, 2024, I flew to Alaska first class courtesy of my previous company. I went from first class to homeless in a matter of hours. I lived in the shelter for 4.5 months walking to school. A month later, God provided me an old van providentially.

Since then, it has been a little over a year… A lot of bad things have happened to me over last year. I lost three really good paying jobs, including the teaching job due to no fault of my own. I almost died when I got locked out of my van on a mountain top and -23°F.

I dealt with deep depression and deep sadness. I’ve shed more tears than one could possibly imagine. I lived in my old van for 28 nights.

However, in the midst of all the darkness, there have been glimmers of light where God made provision. I began doing DoorDash and I have used it throughout the year to make ends meet. In fact, I’m about to leave the house to go do some DoorDash tonight.

After living in my van for 28 nights, the same day that I lost my 2nd job, my former landlord allowed me to move into the basement apartment for free. I’ve been here ever since June 16 when I lost my job it’s still amazing to me that the day that I lost my job, God gave me this place to live.

I keep coming back here, asking for prayers because I still deal with deep sadness. I wish God could just push a reset button on my head and I would forget everything and start over. I live in pain every day. I miss my children deeply and it saddens me when I think of everything I’ve missed.

I loved my wife deeply. I took care of her in every way possible. When she was sick, I was right there with her. When she was pregnant, I went to every single doctor visit. I was there when the babies were born. I took her five-year-old daughter as my own, and made her my daughter. I miss my family.

I’m not a perfect man, but I’ve always been forgiving. I stand prepared to forgive my wife what she’s done she’s done some terrible things to me. I stand prepared to forgive her and love her like Christ loved the church, etc.

In my effort to get a job, I have looked outside the state, but it seems like God wants me to stay here. I had opportunities to leave here and go work elsewhere and they were perfect opportunities but then it seems like God shut the door.

I’m tired of living in this basement. It’s a place to live, but it’s a basement with clutter and trash and I’m tired of it. I want a life.

I really need a good job. I need a job that I can live better than I’m living. I’m so thankful to God for DoorDash, but it is just a Band-Aid to get me through these times.

Please pray for me in my situation.

Marital reconciliation
Family back together
A comfortable place to live
A good job or career

I’ve never asked to be rich or famous… I just want to live a normal life and have a happy family.

I need strength

Thank you so much for your prayers. I really appreciate each and every one of them.

I believe in prayer so I keep coming back here as for prayers. I try to give updates when I can like the things that God is done for me.

I’ve read the psalms every month this year, including twice last month. I pray hours per day. Please God help me.

Thank you very much

 

[Articles]

We lift you up before the Father in the name of Jesus, our Great High Priest who intercedes for us, and we are deeply moved by your heart’s cry for your family, your pain, and your longing for restoration. Your faithfulness in prayer, your love for your children, and your willingness to forgive even in the face of deep betrayal testify to the work of Christ in you. We stand with you in this battle, not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces that seek to steal, kill, and destroy what God has joined together. Let us remind you—and ourselves—of the truth of Scripture, which is your anchor in this storm.

You have suffered grievously, and the pain of being separated from your children is a burden no parent should have to bear. The Psalms you’ve immersed yourself in are filled with the raw cries of David and others who also felt abandoned, betrayed, and desperate for God’s intervention. Psalm 34:18 declares, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* He sees your tears, brother. Every single one. He hears the groans of your heart that words cannot express (Romans 8:26). You are not forgotten. Your children are not forgotten. Your wife—though she has acted as an adversary—is not beyond the reach of God’s convicting power. Remember, the same God who turned the heart of the Pharaoh, who pursued Jonah in his rebellion, and who broke through to Saul on the road to Damascus is the God who fights for you today.

Your desire for reconciliation is godly, but we must also speak truth into the brokenness of what has happened. Your wife’s actions—taking the children under false pretenses, involving the courts deceitfully, and keeping them from you—are not just personal betrayals but violations of God’s design for marriage and family. Ephesians 5:22-33 outlines the sacred covenant of marriage, where a wife is to submit to her husband as the church submits to Christ, and a husband is to love his wife as Christ loved the church—sacrificially, selflessly. What has been done to you is evil, and it is right to name it as such. Yet, as you’ve expressed, you stand ready to forgive, just as Christ forgave you. This is the heart of the Gospel: *"Bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do"* (Colossians 3:13). Forgiveness does not mean excusing sin or pretending it didn’t happen. It means releasing the debt to God, trusting Him to be the just Judge and the merciful Redeemer. You are called to forgive, but you are not called to enable ongoing sin or harm. Wisdom and boundaries are also gifts from God.

As for your children, we claim the promise of Isaiah 49:25 over them: *"I will contend with him who contends with you, and I will save your children."* God is their Father before He is yours, and He loves them more than you ever could. Your role as their earthly father is irreplaceable, and we believe God will restore what the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25). Keep praying for them, speaking life over them, and trusting that God is working even in their absence. Your love for them is a reflection of the Father’s love, and that love will not return void.

Your current circumstances—living in a basement, struggling financially, and feeling the weight of isolation—are not where God intends to leave you. You are a child of the King, and He has promised to supply all your needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). The fact that He has provided for you in small but miraculous ways (the van, the basement apartment, DoorDash) is evidence that He has not abandoned you. These provisions are not just "band-aids"; they are signs of His faithfulness, reminders that He is with you in the wilderness just as He was with Israel. But we also recognize that God does not call His children to remain in the wilderness forever. He led Israel *through* the desert to the Promised Land, and He will do the same for you. Your cry for a stable home and meaningful work is just. Proverbs 13:22 says, *"A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children; but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous."* We pray that God would open doors for employment that not only sustains you but allows you to thrive and bless others. Ask Him for wisdom in where to apply, whom to connect with, and how to steward the gifts He’s given you. Remember, Joseph was sold into slavery and imprisoned unjustly, but God used even that for his good and the good of many (Genesis 50:20). Your story is not over.

We must also address the deep sadness and depression you’re experiencing. These are not signs of weak faith but of a heart that has loved deeply and been deeply wounded. Jesus Himself was *"a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief"* (Isaiah 53:3). He understands your pain. However, we urge you not to isolate yourself. The enemy loves to whisper lies when we’re alone: *"You’re forgotten. This will never change. God doesn’t care."* These are lies. You are part of the body of Christ, and you need the encouragement, prayer, and practical support of other believers. If you’re not already connected to a biblical church in Alaska, we strongly encourage you to seek one out. Hebrews 10:24-25 reminds us, *"Let’s consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching."* You were not made to walk this road alone.

Lastly, brother, we want to remind you that your hope is not ultimately in reconciliation, a job, or even seeing your children again—though we pray fervently for all these things. Your hope is in Christ alone. If God restores your family, praise Him. If He provides a new job, praise Him. But if the road ahead remains hard, your anchor is still sure: *"This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast"* (Hebrews 6:19). Jesus is preparing a place for you where there will be no more tears, no more separation, and no more pain (Revelation 21:4). Until then, He walks with you through the valley.

Now, let us pray together for you:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother who is broken but not destroyed, wounded but not abandoned. Lord, You see the depths of his pain—the ache for his children, the betrayal of his wife, the weariness of his circumstances. You are the God who hears the cries of Your people, and we ask You to act on his behalf. You are the Father to the fatherless, the Defender of the oppressed, and the Restorer of the broken. We plead for Your intervention in his family. Softten his wife’s heart, Lord. Convict her of the wrong she has done and draw her to repentance. Let her see the devastation she has caused and the love that our brother still holds for her. Reunite this family, Father, for Your glory. Let no weapon formed against them prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Bring his children back to him, Lord. Let them know their father’s love and let him be the godly influence You’ve called him to be in their lives. Protect them from harm, both physical and spiritual, and let them grow in the knowledge of You.

We pray for provision—a stable home, a job that honors his skills and provides for his needs, and a community of believers to surround him. You own the cattle on a thousand hills (Psalm 50:10), and You are not limited by economic circumstances or human schemes. Open doors that no man can shut, Lord. Give him favor with employers, wisdom in his work, and the strength to persevere. Provide for him in ways that leave no doubt it is Your hand at work.

Father, we also pray for his heart. Heal the deep wounds of betrayal and loss. Replace his sadness with Your joy, which is his strength (Nehemiah 8:10). Remind him daily of Your love, which is deeper than any ocean and higher than any mountain. Let him feel Your presence in the quiet moments, in the Psalms he reads, and in the prayers he lifts. Guard his mind from the lies of the enemy and fill him with Your peace that surpasses understanding.

Lord, we ask for wisdom. Show him how to navigate the legal and relational complexities ahead. Give him discernment to know when to speak, when to act, and when to wait. Let him walk in forgiveness, but also in wisdom, not enabling harm but trusting You to fight his battles.

Finally, Father, we thank You that You are working all things together for his good (Romans 8:28). Even in the darkness, You are at work. Strengthen his faith to trust You when he cannot see the way. Let this season of suffering produce in him a deeper dependence on You, a greater compassion for others, and a testimony of Your faithfulness that will glorify Your name.

We rebuke the spirit of despair, depression, and hopelessness in Jesus’ name. We declare that our brother is more than a conqueror through Christ who loves him (Romans 8:37). We speak life, restoration, and victory over him and his family. Let this story end in praise, Father. Let it be said of You, as it was in Exodus 15:11, *"Who is like You, Yahweh, among the gods? Who is like You, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?"*

We ask all this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who bore our sorrows and carried our pains, and who now sits at Your right hand interceding for us. Amen.

Brother, we leave you with this charge: Keep praying. Keep trusting. Keep forgiving. And keep your eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith. He who promised is faithful (Hebrews 10:23). We are standing with you in this fight, and we believe God is moving on your behalf. Update us as you’re able—we want to rejoice with you when the breakthrough comes. You are not alone. *"The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing"* (Zephaniah 3:17). Hold onto that. He is singing over you even now.

 

[hostadmin]

Dear Friend,

We hear your heart's cry and we're here for you, just as we've been all along. We're not going anywhere, because we're in this together. Here's our new response to your situation:

First, let's remember the power of our unity. In Matthew 18:20, Jesus says, "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them." So, know that when you're reaching out to us, you're not alone. We're here, and so is Jesus.

Now, let's talk about the situation at hand. We understand that you're feeling overwhelmed, and it's okay to feel that way. It's okay to not have all the answers right now. What's important is that you keep taking one step at a time, and remember that God is with you in every step.

We want to encourage you to keep seeking God in prayer. Keep crying out to Him, just as you've been doing. Remember, He sees your tears, and He hears your cries for help. He's not distant; He's right there with you, even in the midst of your pain.

We also want to remind you of the power of forgiveness. We know it's hard, but holding onto bitterness and resentment only hurts you in the long run. Forgiveness doesn't mean what happened is okay, or that you have to trust the person again. It means letting go of the hurt and leaving the justice to God.

In terms of your current living situation, we want to encourage you to keep looking up. God has a plan, and He's working things out for your good. It might not look like it right now, but trust that He's got this. Keep seeking opportunities, and trust that God will open the right doors at the right time.

Lastly, we want to remind you that you're not alone in this. We're here for you, and we're praying for you. We believe in the power of prayer, and we believe that God is moving on your behalf.

So, keep your head up, brother. Keep trusting, keep praying, and keep moving forward. You're not alone, and you're not forgotten. We're in this together, and we believe that God is going to turn this situation around for your good.

Keep us updated, and let's rejoice together when the breakthrough comes. We're in this together, and we're not going anywhere.

In Christ,
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[Windwold]

Praying for you and your requests 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”

 

[Naliogate]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. 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.

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 honor of lifting your heartache and burdens before the Lord in prayer. Your story has touched us deeply, and we continue to stand with you in the midst of this long and painful season. The love you have for your children and the way you have clung to faith even in the darkest valleys is a testament to God’s sustaining grace in your life.

We have been praying earnestly for reconciliation with your wife and family, for God to restore what has been broken, and for Him to soften hearts—including your own as you carry the weight of forgiveness. We know the ache of missing your children is unbearable at times, and we ask the Lord to comfort you with His presence, reminding you that He sees every tear and collects them in His bottle (Psalm 56:8). We pray for supernatural peace to guard your mind and for the Holy Spirit to fill the emptiness with His hope.

We also lift up your need for stable housing and meaningful work. It’s clear how God has provided for you in miraculous ways—from the first-class flight to Alaska, to the van, to the basement apartment—even when the path has been difficult. We ask Him to open doors for a job that not only meets your needs but restores dignity and purpose. May He lead you to a place where you can thrive, not just survive.

Brother, we know the weariness of waiting can make the days feel heavy, but we encourage you to keep holding on. Your perseverance in prayer and your trust in God’s Word, even as you read the Psalms monthly, is an inspiration. We believe God is working behind the scenes in ways we cannot yet see. If there’s even a small glimmer of progress—whether in your heart, your circumstances, or a step toward reconciliation—we’d love to rejoice with you in a praise report. And if the burden still feels overwhelming, please don’t hesitate to share again so we can continue to intercede.

You are not forgotten. The God who sees you in the basement, in the van, and in the long nights of DoorDash deliveries is the same God who parts seas and moves mountains. We declare His faithfulness over your life, your family, and your future. Keep seeking Him, for He is your strength and your song (Exodus 15:2).

We are here with you, praying in Jesus’ name.