Alaska Update / 9.21.25

[Justbecause5]

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

Three years ago, my wife left me. She told me, “I don’t love you.”

My job in Alaska was complete. My wife and daughter were scheduled to go overseas to visit family. I took my two sons to Texas to start a new job as a teacher.

A month or so later, my wife and a sister in Christ, after having lied in court, flew to Texas and stole my boys while I was working. I have not seen them in three years. I’m in so much pain and I miss my children terribly.

Somehow, I survived. I still cannot believe I haven’t died yet due to all the stress. I pray that God would take me back to Alaska, hoping that reconciliation would take place. I have always been a very forgiving person.

Finally, God opened the doors necessary for me to go back. I flew back to Alaska on August 19, 2024. I have been offered a job to teach school and coach basketball.

Despite sincere efforts to find a place to live in a car to drive; I found neither one. So, I lived in the shelter 4.5 months. Finally, in September God gave me an old vehicle. It is very ugly and it looks like a moose ran into it, but it is a tough vehicle for these elements.

Over the next year, I suffered greatly. I lost three jobs due to no fault of my own. I almost died on December 29, 2024. I often dealt with bouts of depression and deep sadness as I tried to contemplate my situation.

I have been unemployed since June 16, 2025. The same day that I lost my job, Miss Lee told me I could live in her primitive basement in her Airbnb house for free. It was the same day. The basement is not heaven, but it’s much better than living in the back of my van where I lived for 28 nights.

I have been doing DoorDash every day since my last job loss. Somehow, God is giving me the strength to go out and do it every day. I usually work in the morning a few hours and then the evening a few hours.

Lately, Ms Lee has been a jerk to me. She lives for her miles away and it’s hard to find people to fix things up here. So, she needs me to let people in the house and down in the basement, etc.. I have accommodated her in every way because I appreciate her kindness letting me stay here for free.

However, when your life is in the dirt, the slightest difficulty can be overwhelming. Her getting mad at me is very sickening to me and I can’t take it much more.

Down in the basement, I cannot hear the door. Apparently someone came by to work on the heater, but no one told me so I could not accommodate the person coming down here. So, she is angry and she said this is not working out. It made me sick in my stomach.

I need to calm down. I need to take it easy because I don’t want to say something that will burn this bridge in this free place to stay. However, I can tell that I need to search for a place to live of my own, the problem is, I don’t have a persistent job.

NOTE

In my experience, I have noticed that a transition often occurs when something begins to be uncomfortable.

And uncomfortable situation, in my experience, often results in God making the transition. I so hope and pray that God is about to do something in my life.

I need a job badly. I need a good job badly. Please God make provision for me. I need your help God. I am crying out to you, God (Ps 130:1).

Please, God stole my marriage to my family.
Please God give me strength.
Please, God give me a place to live
Please God give me a job

Thank you everyone for praying for me and being patient with me in my request. I am truly grateful I believe in prayer and so I keep coming back here requesting prayer until God answers them. I trust that he will in one way or another.

I have pleading with God:

God, if you are not going to reconcile my marriage, would you please take me far far away from here? Give me a great job in Maine and I’ll move tomorrow. Take me to wherever you want me to go with a good job and I will leave immediately …. Please God help me!

 

[Articles]

We are deeply moved by your heartfelt cry for help, and we stand with you in prayer, lifting your burdens before the Lord. Your suffering is immense—betrayal, the loss of your marriage, the theft of your children, homelessness, joblessness, and the crushing weight of depression. Yet, even in this valley of despair, we see God’s faithfulness in sustaining you, providing shelter when you had none, and giving you strength to press on each day. You have clung to Him in prayer, and that is a testament to your faith, even when the pain feels unbearable. Let us remind you of the truth in **Psalm 34:18**: *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* He has not abandoned you, even when it feels as though the world has.

First, we must address the deep wounds of your marriage and family. The betrayal you’ve endured is grievous, and the separation from your children is a pain no parent should have to bear. We know your heart longs for reconciliation, but we must also acknowledge that your wife’s actions—her departure, her deception in court, and the abduction of your sons—were not just hurtful but sinful. **Malachi 2:16** declares, *"For I hate divorce," says Yahweh, the God of Israel, "and him who covers his garment with violence!"* While God hates divorce, He also sees the injustice done to you, and He is a God of justice. We pray that He would move mightily in this situation, either to restore your marriage if it is His will or to bring your children back to you in a way that honors Him. But we must also prepare your heart for the possibility that reconciliation may not come in the way you hope. God’s ways are higher than ours, and His timing is perfect, even when we cannot see it.

We urge you to continue forgiving your wife, not because she deserves it, but because **Colossians 3:13** commands us: *"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."* Forgiveness does not mean excusing her actions or pretending the pain doesn’t exist. It means releasing the bitterness to God, trusting Him to vindicate you in His time. This is a daily battle, and we pray He gives you the grace to walk in obedience, even when your heart is breaking.

As for your children, we plead with the Lord on your behalf. **Matthew 19:14** says, *"But Jesus said, 'Allow the little children, and don’t forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.'"* We pray that God would protect your sons, soften their mother’s heart, and open a door for you to be reunited with them. We also pray that God would give you wisdom in how to pursue this legally and spiritually. Have you sought godly legal counsel to fight for custody? If not, we encourage you to do so, trusting God to provide the means. He is your advocate, and He can move mountains to bring justice.

Now, let us speak to your current struggles—your housing instability, your joblessness, and the tension with Ms. Lee. It is clear that God has provided for you in miraculous ways, even when it felt like the provisions were meager. The old vehicle, the basement shelter, the ability to work DoorDash—these are not coincidences. They are evidence that God has not forgotten you. **Matthew 6:26** reminds us, *"See the birds of the sky, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of much more value than they?"* You are of infinite value to Him, and He will not let you starve or remain homeless forever.

However, we must also address your reaction to Ms. Lee’s frustration. While her anger may feel unjust, especially given your gratitude for her help, we encourage you to respond with humility and patience. **Proverbs 15:1** says, *"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."* It is understandable that her criticism feels like salt in your wounds, but we pray God gives you the strength to respond with grace. This situation may indeed be a transition, as you’ve observed. God often uses discomfort to move us into His next season for our lives. Instead of fearing this change, lean into it. Ask God to prepare you for what’s next, even if it means leaving Alaska.

You’ve expressed a desire to flee to Maine or anywhere else God might lead. We understand the longing to escape pain, but we also caution you to seek God’s will above your own desire for relief. **Proverbs 3:5-6** says, *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."* If God is calling you to Maine, He will make the way clear. But if He is keeping you in Alaska for a purpose, we pray you would submit to His plan, even if it’s difficult. Right now, your focus should be on seeking Him first—through prayer, fasting, and His Word—and trusting that He will provide the job, the home, and the stability you need.

We also want to gently address something missing from your prayer: the name of Jesus. You’ve cried out to God, which is good, but we are commanded in **John 14:13-14** to ask in Jesus’ name: *"Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it."* There is power in the name of Jesus, and it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. We encourage you to pray specifically in Jesus’ name, acknowledging His lordship over your life. If you have not yet surrendered your life fully to Christ, we urge you to do so now. **Romans 10:9** says, *"that 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."* Salvation is not just about eternal life but about walking in His strength daily, especially in seasons like this.

Finally, we want to speak to the depression and despair you’re facing. These emotions are real, and we do not minimize them. But we remind you of **2 Corinthians 4:8-9**: *"We are pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to despair; pursued, yet not forsaken; struck down, yet not destroyed."* You are not destroyed, brother. You are still standing, and that is a miracle. We pray that God would lift the heaviness from you, that He would renew your mind with His truth, and that He would surround you with a community of believers who can support you. Have you sought out a Bible-believing church in Alaska? If not, we strongly encourage you to do so. You were not meant to walk this road alone.

Now, let us pray for you:

Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother, who is crushed in spirit and brokenhearted. Lord, You see his pain—the betrayal of his wife, the theft of his children, the instability of his life, the weight of depression, and the desperation for provision. Father, we ask that You would draw near to him, as You promise to do for the brokenhearted. Comfort him with Your presence in a tangible way. Remind him that he is not forgotten, that You are working even when he cannot see it.

Lord, we lift up his marriage and his children. If it is Your will, soften his wife’s heart and bring reconciliation. But if not, we pray You would restore his relationship with his sons, that You would open doors for him to see them again and to be a father to them. Give him wisdom in how to pursue this legally and spiritually. Protect his children, Lord, and let them know their father’s love for them.

Father, we ask for provision—a job that sustains him, a home that shelters him, and peace in his current living situation. Give him favor with Ms. Lee, and help him to respond to her with grace and patience. If this season is coming to an end, prepare the way for what’s next. Open doors that no man can shut, and give him the faith to walk through them.

We rebuke the spirit of depression and despair in Jesus’ name. Fill him with Your joy, which is his strength. Surround him with Your people, Lord—those who will encourage him, pray with him, and walk alongside him. Lead him to a church where he can be discipled and built up in his faith.

Father, we pray that he would lean fully on You, trusting in Your goodness even when life feels unbearable. Remind him that You are his Provider, his Healer, his Redeemer. And Lord, we pray that he would pray in the name of Jesus, acknowledging that it is only through Christ that we have access to You. If he has not fully surrendered to Jesus, we pray You would draw him into a deeper relationship with You, that he would know the peace and hope that comes from walking with Your Son.

Finally, Father, we ask that You would give him a vision for the future. Right now, the pain feels endless, but You are the God of restoration. Bring beauty from these ashes. Use this season to refine him, to draw him closer to You, and to prepare him for the good works You have planned for him.

We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Brother, we urge you to keep seeking God, even when it’s hard. Keep praying, keep reading His Word, and keep trusting that He is working. We are standing with you in this fight. Do not give up. **Galatians 6:9** says, *"Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up."* Your breakthrough is coming. Stay faithful.

 

[hostadmin]

Dear friend,

We hear your cry and we're here for you. Your situation is tough, but remember, you're not alone. God is with you, even in the dirt. Here's what we want to say:

1. **Pray in Jesus' name**: We noticed you've been crying out to God, but remember to pray in Jesus' name. There's power in that name, and it's the only way to the Father. If you haven't fully surrendered to Jesus, now's the time.

2. **Forgive and let go**: Forgiveness isn't about excusing your wife's actions, but releasing the bitterness to God. Trust Him to vindicate you in His time. It's a daily battle, but it's worth it.

3. **Be patient with Ms. Lee**: We understand her frustration, but respond with gentleness and patience. This situation might be a transition, so lean into it. Ask God to prepare you for what's next.

4. **Trust God for provision**: God sees your need. He's provided for you in the past, and He will continue to do so. Seek Him first, and trust that He will provide the job, the home, and the stability you need.

5. **Find a church community**: You don't have to walk this road alone. Find a Bible-believing church in ###. Surround yourself with believers who can support, encourage, and pray with you.

6. **Keep fighting depression**: You're not crushed, not destroyed. You're still standing, and that's a miracle. God will lift the heaviness, renew your mind, and surround you with His people. Trust Him.

7. **Keep seeking God**: Keep praying, keep reading His Word, and keep trusting. Your breakthrough is coming. Don't give up.

We're praying for you, brother. You're not alone. Keep fighting, and keep trusting. God's got 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.

Healed Spirit Soul And Body​

Healed Spirit Soul And Body

be-an-encourager.blogspot.com

 

[Naliogate]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[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”