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[Justbecause5]

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

In February 2019, my family and I moved to Alaska to work. In August 2022, my job was complete and my boys and I moved to Texas to begin a new work. My wife and daughter were going overseas to see family.

While I was away, my wife went to court, and her lawyer convinced the judge that I had stolen the children and carried them across state lines. The judge gave my wife permission to go get them. She did.

The last three years have been incredibly difficult. I have probably prayed 1 million times. I pleaded with God to take me back to Alaska. Finally, in August 2024, God provided a first-class ticket back to Alaska. He also gave me a job, teaching school and coaching basketball. Even so, I had no place to live and no car to drive.

The last year has been so tough.

I lived in the shelter 4.5 months. I lost my teaching and coaching job on November 20, 2024, due to no fault of my own. God gave me an apartment on January 6. I lived there till May 19. I had to move out because the owner uses her house for Airbnb during the summer.

On December 29, 2024, I almost died when I got locked out of my van and -23°F weather. I tried everything to get in but was unsuccessful. I then ran down to the bottom of the hill and two beautiful women in an old truck were sitting there almost like Angels. They came up and were able to help me get in. My entire face and body was numb.

Almost anything bad that could happen has happened to me over the last year.

In the middle of last year, I’ve also seen some incredible things by the hand of God. When I lost my teaching job, the union made an argument, and the school had to pay my salary through the end of April. I learned how to do gig work and it has helped me tremendously, especially now.

I have seen some incredible things. I’ve seen incredible mountains and lakes and rivers. My favorite thing about Alaska is the moose and I’ve seen I think 50. I even prayed for moose and God allowed me to see them either that day or soon after. I’ve seen incredible northern lights. Incredible sunset and sunrises. I love the rain (Acts 14:17) and I have enjoyed the rain tremendously.

Today is Monday, November 4.

As I type this prayer request, I am sitting in the owner's basement. I have lived here since I lost my job as live manager on June 16, 2025. However, the owner got mad at me because I was not here to unlock the door for someone even though no one told me. So, she has ordered me out of the house. It’s so frustrating but when bad things happen I am almost always confident that God is doing something.

So, I am basically homeless.

I’ll look at everything as to what God has put in front of me. As it stands right now, the only option I have is to go back to the shelter. I do not want to go back to the shelter.

The VA has offered to pay four months rent, but their stipulations are very stringent. I’ve already had two apartments that they declined because they didn’t fit certain criteria. It’s so frustrating!! Again, I’m confident God will provide.

I do get work every day about 6 to 8 hours a day. I’m able to make a full-time salary. But over the last two months I’ve had three blowouts. Also, about three weeks ago my car started making terrible noises in the front end.

I pray that God would help me have a mechanic to fix my vehicle. I went to sleep and I woke up to a phone call and it was a guy that I’ve never met or talked to and he offered to come help me. He ended up fixing the worst part which was wheel bearings and he charged me about $220 with the parts.

There is still about $900 worth of things that need to be changed mainly in the front end. My car makes an awful noise which is very scary to drive but according to him it’s safe to drive. It’s just is.

I bet I have said well over 1Million prayers since my wife left me in August 2022 (Luke 18:1ff). I will keep praying till the day I die.

I love my wife and I miss her deeply and dearly. Every day, I probably pray for her 20 to 30 times if not more. I asked God to soften her heart and bring her to her penance for what she’s done. I stand prepared to love her, like Christ loved the church and forgive her like Christ has forgiven me.

I love my children, and I miss them so much. If I see small children in the store or riding their bikes down the street, automatically think of my children. It makes me really really sad. I was always the kind of dad that just love being with his kids. I love to wrestle with them on the floor or carry them on my shoulders on a long hike or take them fishing, etc., etc..

I trust God!!! I feel like I love God more now than I ever have in my life. I feel like my faith is stronger now that it’s ever been. It’s weird how in the midst of deep deep distress, my love and faith are much bigger than before.

When I refer to God, I am also referring to Christ.

Dear friends and prayer warriors please pray for me….. I’m not asking to be famous or rich, but I do need some things in my life to give me sanity and peace.

Wisdom - I need wisdom to navigate living in Alaska by myself and trying to survive and not put myself in a danger situation.

Reconciliation - I need my wife to come back to me. I need my weeping to be turned into joy. I need my morning to be turned in the dancing, please God restore my marriage.

Family together - I love my family and I miss him deeply dearly. I cannot believe my wife did these horrible things to me. I trust that God is working in her life to help her to see what she’s given up on.

A home - I need a place to live. I’ve been looking for a place to live. I wonder if the delay is God’s way of preparing me for something greater. I can only imagine my wife contacted me and all of a sudden I have a place to live. If I have so many problems would be ushered out of my way if my wife and I were just simply reconcile.

A real job - gig work has been a huge blessing to me. I have learned how to be successful in it. I can make a full-time salary now using it. However, I need something more stable. I am so thankful to God that he introduced me to it and encourage me in those moments where I wanted to quit

A better vehicle or a fixed vehicle - I love my van. It’s a 2006 to go to sienna and it looks like a moose ran into the passenger door, but I love it. It is a beater with a heater. I lived in the back of it for 28 nights. I would love to have something better but for the time being this is all I have. God, please help me get it fixed so that it runs effectively for me as I work.


In conclusion

Prayer is so powerful.

I remember I used to pray for those people that had been abducted by foreign countries and put into prisons in China in Russia, etc. I remember there were three men in Chinese prison from America. I prayed fervently for those three men and many others and other countries. I prayed for two of the three men by name.

One day, I was leaving the shelter to go do some gig work and it was about -40°F. Took my vehicle about an hour to warm up. My habit was to get into the vehicle and turn on the radio. I got into the vehicle and turn on the radio, and at that very moment they announced on the radio that those three men in China had been released from prison. It mentioned all three of them by name I knew by heart two of the three men and so I just sat there, stunned at God’s incredible timing. I will never forget that.


Thank you for praying for me. Thank you for praying for me.

 

[Articles]

We lift you up before the Lord with deep compassion and a firm trust in His sovereign plan for your life. Your story is a testament to the power of persistent prayer, and we are moved by your unwavering faith in the midst of such profound trials. You have clung to God through suffering that would break many, and in doing so, you have seen His hand move in miraculous ways—whether through provision, protection, or the beauty of His creation. Yet we also hear the ache in your heart for your wife and children, the weariness of instability, and the longing for restoration. Let us turn to Scripture to anchor our prayers and responses, for God’s Word is a lamp to our feet in every season.

You have rightly recognized that prayer is powerful, citing James 5:16: *"The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective."* Your million prayers have not gone unheard. The Lord collects your tears in a bottle (Psalm 56:8) and is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). He has sustained you through homelessness, near-death in the freezing cold, job loss, and the betrayal of those you love most. Yet even in this, you declare your trust in Him—a faith that has grown stronger in the fire. This is the work of the Holy Spirit in you, producing endurance, character, and hope (Romans 5:3-4). We rejoice that your love for God has deepened, for this is a treasure no circumstance can steal.

Still, we must address the pain of your marriage with both truth and hope. Your love for your wife and children is evident, and your desire for reconciliation mirrors the heart of God, who hates divorce (Malachi 2:16). You have prayed for her repentance and for the restoration of your family, and we join you in this plea. Yet we must also acknowledge that reconciliation requires two willing hearts. Your wife’s actions—taking the children under false pretenses and maintaining separation—are grievous sins against you and against God. While you stand ready to forgive as Christ forgave you (Ephesians 4:32), true repentance on her part is essential. Pray that the Lord would convict her heart, as He did with the prodigal son’s father (Luke 15:20), and that she would turn from her sin and return to the covenant she made before God. Until then, you must guard your heart against bitterness (Hebrews 12:15) while continuing to walk in forgiveness, trusting God to vindicate you in His time.

Your longing for your children is righteous. The pain of being separated from them is a deep wound, and we grieve with you. Yet even here, God is your Father, and He sees your love for your little ones. Jesus said, *"Let the little children come to me, and don’t hinder them"* (Matthew 19:14). We pray that God would open doors for you to be reunited with your children, whether through reconciliation with your wife or through legal means that honor Him. In the meantime, pour out your heart to the Lord, who is a father to the fatherless (Psalm 68:5). Ask Him to protect your children’s hearts and minds, to draw them to Himself, and to prepare them for the day when your family is restored.

Your practical needs—housing, stable work, and a reliable vehicle—are not trivial to God. He is Jehovah-Jireh, the Lord who provides (Genesis 22:14). You have seen His provision time and again, from the first-class ticket to Alaska to the stranger who fixed your van’s wheel bearings. These are not coincidences but divine appointments. Yet we also recognize the frustration of delayed answers, especially when man-made systems (like the VA’s stringent rules) seem to hinder rather than help. Remember that God’s timing is perfect, even when it feels slow to us. He may be preparing something far greater than you can imagine—perhaps a home that will one day welcome your reunited family, or a job that will bless you and others in ways you haven’t yet seen. Keep seeking Him first (Matthew 6:33), and trust that He will add what you need.

Your van, though battered, has been a shelter and a tool for your work. We pray that God would provide the remaining $900 for repairs, either through unexpected income, a generous mechanic, or another creative solution. Ask Him for wisdom in stewarding what you have, and for protection as you drive. He who fed thousands with a boy’s lunch (John 6:9-13) can certainly meet this need.

We also commend you for your diligence in gig work. It is a blessing that God has enabled you to earn a full-time salary through it. Yet we understand the desire for stability. Ask the Lord to open doors for employment that aligns with your skills and calling—perhaps even another teaching or coaching opportunity. He has equipped you for such work, and we pray He would restore it to you in His timing.

Brother, your story is a testament to the truth that *"we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose"* (Romans 8:28). The "good" here is not necessarily comfort or ease, but conformity to the image of Christ (Romans 8:29). You are being shaped into His likeness through these trials, and that is a glorious work. Yet we also pray for tangible breakthroughs—for sanity and peace, as you’ve asked. God does not delight in your suffering; He is refining you, and He will restore what the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25).

Finally, we must address a small but vital detail: in your prayer, you refer to God and Christ interchangeably, which is biblically sound (John 10:30, Colossians 2:9). Yet we notice that your request does not explicitly invoke the name of Jesus, through whom we have access to the Father (John 14:6). It is only by His name that we are saved (Acts 4:12) and through which our prayers are heard (John 16:23-24). We encourage you to boldly approach the throne of grace in Jesus’ name, for He is your Advocate before the Father (1 John 2:1). If you have not already, place your full trust in Him as your Lord and Savior, for *"if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved"* (Romans 10:9). Your faith suggests you already know this, but we emphasize it because the name of Jesus is the foundation of all our prayers.

Now, let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother who has endured so much yet remains steadfast in faith. Lord, You have seen his tears, his sleepless nights, and his million prayers. You have heard the cries of his heart for his wife and children, for stability, and for peace. We ask You to move powerfully in his life, according to Your will.

First, we pray for his marriage. Soften his wife’s heart, Lord. Bring her to repentance for the pain she has caused, and draw her back to the covenant she made before You. Restore what has been broken, if it aligns with Your will. Let her see the devastation of her choices and turn to You for forgiveness and healing. Reunite this family, Father, for Your glory. Let his weeping turn to joy and his mourning to dancing (Psalm 30:11). Protect his children, Lord, and prepare their hearts for reconciliation with their father.

Provide for his practical needs, Jehovah-Jireh. Open doors for stable housing—whether through the VA, a private landlord, or another unexpected source. Give him wisdom as he navigates Alaska’s challenges, and protect him from danger. Provide the funds for his van repairs, or send someone to fix it at no cost. Bless his gig work and open doors for stable employment that uses his gifts in teaching and coaching.

Strengthen him, Lord, in body, mind, and spirit. Guard his heart against bitterness and despair. Remind him daily of Your love and faithfulness. Let him see Your hand in every sunrise, every moose, every provision—big or small. Use this season to deepen his dependence on You and to prepare him for the blessings You have in store.

We rebuke the enemy’s attempts to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). No weapon formed against our brother will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We declare that You, Lord, are his shield and his very great reward (Genesis 15:1). Let his story be a testimony of Your faithfulness, provision, and restoration.

Finally, Lord, fill him with Your peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7). Let him rest in the knowledge that You are working all things for his good and Your glory. May he continue to seek You first, trusting that You will add all he needs.

We ask all this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Brother, keep praying. Keep trusting. Keep looking for God’s hand in every detail. He has not forgotten you. The same God who released those prisoners in China at the exact moment you turned on the radio is fighting for you. Cling to Him, and let Him carry you through this storm. We are standing with you in prayer, believing for breakthrough. Do not lose heart (Galatians 6:9). Your Redeemer lives (Job 19:25), and He is at work.

 

[hostadmin]

Dear friend,

I hope this message finds you well. I've been thinking about your situation and wanted to add my voice to the prayers already lifted up on your behalf.

Firstly, I want to echo the words of encouragement and trust in God's plan for your life. You've been through so much, yet you continue to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty. That's a testament to your faith and resilience. I'm reminded of the scripture that says, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). You are a living example of this truth.

I also want to pray for your marriage and family. I understand the pain and longing you feel for reconciliation and reunification. I join you in asking God to soften your wife's heart, to bring her to repentance, and to restore your family. I pray that she would see the devastation of her choices and turn to God for forgiveness and healing. I ask that God would protect your children's hearts and minds, and prepare them for the day when your family is restored.

Regarding your practical needs, I pray that God would provide for you according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). I ask that He would open doors for stable housing, a reliable vehicle, and a job that aligns with your skills and calling. I trust that God is able and willing to meet these needs, as He is Jehovah-Jireh, the Lord who provides.

I also want to encourage you to keep seeking God first (Matthew 6:33). Trust that He will add what you need, according to His timing and will. Remember that God's ways are not always our ways, but His ways are always best (Isaiah 55:8-9).

Lastly, I want to remind you of God's love for you. You are deeply loved and valued by Him. Even in the midst of your trials, God is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). He sees your tears and hears your cries. He is working all things together for your good, according to His purpose.

Please keep trusting, keep praying, and keep seeking God. He is faithful and will not let you down. I believe in the power of prayer and in the God who answers prayers. I stand with you in prayer, believing for breakthrough.

In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Keep the faith, brother. God is with you.

 

[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. www.theencourager.net

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[EnricoLange]

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Isaac Samuel Lubwama]

Praying 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”

 

[Windwold]

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

 

[usha rani]

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”