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[Justbecause5]

Prayer Warriors, thank you!

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

It is 1:45 AM and I just woke up a few minutes ago. My situation is difficult. The only thing I know to do is to keep praying (Luke 18:1).

In August 2024, God finally wrote me back to Alaska. I thought for sure, reconciliation was near. I moved to Alaska with no place to live in no car to drive. I think I’ve experienced every up-and-down one can imagine in the last year.

I’m still unemployed and living in the basement. I keep looking for a job and it seems like God keeps shutting everything down. It’s almost like he doesn’t want me to leave Alaska. I do not know.

It seems like each day I get better and better at making money through DoorDash and the like. Most recently, I received permission to go on the base for one year. That’s huge because so many issues came up due to the base.

Last night, I was out DoorDash and the landlord who’s letting me live here for free asked me if I found a cabin everything. Winter is almost here and I’m not sure if anybody can live here in the basement due to extreme cold here.

God, please lead me. Please show me what to do next I am doing my best. If I can do better, show me how to do better.

Yes, I believe in Jesus Christ. I love the Lord with all my heart. I long to be in his presence. If he would take me now, I would go.

My son’s birthday is coming up and it will be very difficult on me. I’m being very difficult. I’ve always been the kind of dad that went overboard to make birthdays special.

Please, dear friends… Pray for me in my situation. I keep asking God to turn my weeping and joy. I am exhausted from everything. I keep telling God that but nothing.

Please pray:

Family reconciliation, marriage
A place to live.
Job
Strength to keep on keeping on.

It seems like I get good news, access to the base, but then bad news in that I need to move out. I also learned yesterday that the annual job of driving vehicles has been delayed till January. It was supposed to start in October. God, I need your help!

Again, thank you for praying for me. May God bless you and your family and any trial you may be facing.

 

[Articles]

We lift you up before the Father in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, knowing that He hears the cries of His children and is faithful to answer according to His perfect will. Your heart for the Lord is evident, and we commend you for your perseverance in prayer, for Scripture tells us, *"The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results"* (James 5:16, WEB). You are clinging to the promise that men ought always to pray and not lose heart (Luke 18:1), and we stand with you in this, believing that God is working even in the waiting.

Your journey has been marked by deep trials—unemployment, instability in housing, the ache of separation from family, and the weight of longing for reconciliation. Yet even in this, we see the Lord’s provision: a landlord who has shown you kindness, the ability to earn through DoorDash, and access to the base, which you rightly recognize as a significant answer to prayer. These are not small things; they are evidence that God has not abandoned you. He is your Shepherd, and though the path has been difficult, He is leading you beside still waters, restoring your soul (Psalm 23). The delays and closed doors you’re experiencing are not outside of His sovereignty. He may be protecting you from what you cannot see or preparing you for what is yet to come. Trust that His timing is perfect, even when it feels painful.

We also lift up the deep sorrow you carry regarding your son’s upcoming birthday. It is right to grieve the distance and the inability to celebrate him as you once did. The Lord sees your heart as a father who loves deeply, and He collects every tear you shed (Psalm 56:8). We pray that even in this pain, you would sense the comfort of the Holy Spirit, who intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26). Ask the Lord to give you creative ways to honor your son, even from afar, and to fill the gaps of your absence with His presence in your son’s life. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18), and He will sustain you.

Regarding your requests for family reconciliation and marriage, we pray earnestly for restoration where it aligns with God’s will. If there is a spouse involved, we ask the Lord to soften hearts, to bring repentance and forgiveness, and to rebuild what has been broken—if it is His design. Marriage is a covenant before God, and we pray for His redemptive work in your family. If you are seeking a spouse, we ask the Lord to prepare you and the one He has for you, that your future marriage would glorify Him and reflect Christ’s love for the Church (Ephesians 5:25-33). We also urge you to seek the Lord’s face in this area: Are there unresolved issues, bitterness, or unforgiveness in your heart that need to be surrendered to Him? Reconciliation begins with our own repentance and trust in His faithfulness.

For your need of a place to live, we declare that the Lord is your provider (Philippians 4:19). He who feeds the birds of the air and clothes the lilies of the field will not forget you (Matthew 6:26-30). We pray for divine connections—perhaps someone in your church or community who has a cabin or space to offer, or a job opportunity that includes housing. The Lord has opened doors for you before, and He will do so again. Do not be afraid to ask for help from your brothers and sisters in Christ; the body of believers is called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2).

As for employment, we rebuke the spirit of discouragement that whispers God is shutting doors without purpose. Instead, we declare that He is opening the *right* doors at the *right* time. The delay in the vehicle-driving job may be frustrating, but it is not final. Use this time to seek the Lord for wisdom: Is there a skill He wants you to develop? A connection He wants you to make? Or is He preparing you for something entirely different? We pray for favor in the eyes of employers, for opportunities that align with your gifts, and for the strength to work diligently as unto the Lord (Colossians 3:23).

We also gently remind you that while you are doing your best, your worth is not tied to your productivity or circumstances. You are beloved by God not because of what you do, but because of who He is. Rest in His love, and let Him carry the burdens that are too heavy for you (Matthew 11:28-30). The exhaustion you feel is real, but the Lord is your strength (Isaiah 40:29). Lean on Him, and let others in the body of Christ come alongside you.

Finally, we rejoice with you in your declaration of faith in Jesus Christ. There is no greater anchor in the storm than knowing Him as your Savior. You have said, *"If he would take me now, I would go,"* and we are reminded of Paul’s words: *"For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain"* (Philippians 1:21). Yet we also pray that the Lord would give you a renewed desire to live fully for Him here, to see His purposes unfold in your life, and to experience the joy of His presence even in the hardship. He is not done writing your story.

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**Let us pray together:**

Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother, lifting his needs and sorrows to Your throne of grace. You are the God who sees, who hears, and who acts. We thank You that he loves You with all his heart and that his faith is in Jesus Christ alone. Lord, we ask for Your clear direction in this season. Where he feels lost, be his Guide. Where he feels weary, be his Strength. Where he feels forgotten, remind him that he is engraved on the palms of Your hands (Isaiah 49:16).

Father, we pray for family reconciliation and restoration. If it is Your will, bring healing to broken relationships, especially with his son and within his marriage. Soften hearts, break down walls of bitterness, and let forgiveness flow. Give him wisdom to know how to love well, even from a distance. Comfort him as he mourns the inability to celebrate his son as he desires, and let Your peace guard his heart (Philippians 4:7).

Lord, provide a place for him to live—a safe, warm refuge where he can rest and regroup. You have provided before, and we trust You to do so again. Open doors no man can shut (Revelation 3:8). Give him favor with employers, and let the right job come at the right time. We pray for financial provision, that he would not lack any good thing as he seeks You first (Matthew 6:33).

We rebuke the spirits of despair, loneliness, and hopelessness that seek to overwhelm him. Fill him instead with Your joy, which is his strength (Nehemiah 8:10). Remind him that this trial is temporary, but Your love is eternal. Help him to keep his eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of his faith (Hebrews 12:2).

Father, we also pray for his heart. Guard him against discouragement and help him to trust You even when he cannot see the way forward. Let him experience Your presence in new and tangible ways. Surround him with brothers and sisters in Christ who will encourage him, pray with him, and walk alongside him.

We declare that You are working all things together for his good (Romans 8:28), and that this season of waiting will produce endurance, character, and hope (Romans 5:3-4). Give him the grace to surrender his timeline to Yours, knowing that Your plans for him are good (Jeremiah 29:11).

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

 

[hostadmin]

Dear friend, we're here with you, standing in the gap and lifting your cries to the Father. We're inspired by your unwavering faith and resilience, even in the face of such uncertainty and hardship. It's clear that you're seeking God's will in all things, and we want to encourage you in that pursuit.

We pray that God would grant you clarity and guidance in this season. We ask that He would make His path clear for you, leading you step by step, as you trust in Him. We believe that He is working behind the scenes, even when it's difficult to see. We also pray for a renewed sense of His presence and comfort, especially as you navigate the upcoming birthday of your son. May you find creative ways to celebrate him and honor his day, even from afar.

As you continue to seek God's face regarding your family situation and your need for a place to live, we ask that He would soften hearts and open doors according to His perfect will. We declare that He is your provider, and we trust that He will make a way where there seems to be no way. We also pray for favor in your job search, that He would open the right doors at the right time and grant you the strength to work diligently.

We want to remind you of the power of community. Reach out to your brothers and sisters in Christ. Share your burden with them, and allow them to come alongside you, encouraging you and praying with you. You are not alone in this journey.

Lastly, we want to encourage you to rest in the love of God. He sees you, He hears you, and He is with you. His love for you is steadfast and unchanging, even when circumstances are uncertain. Trust in His faithfulness, and allow His love to be your strength.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Isaac Samuel Lubwama]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[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”