Alaska Update / Houseless…

[Justbecause5]

Thank you for your prayers!

In two hours and 20 minutes, I will be houseless. I will move into my old van and live until God opens up a door.

I know God’s word says, “be anxious for nothing…” but that is often easier said than done. I am very nervous about what’s about to happen to me.

This is Alaska and it’s still cold at night. It’s 55°F in the day but at night it can drop into the 20s. I need to buy a sleeping bag and an air mattress. I will do DoorDash tonight and hope to get enough money.

I’m nervous, but I am still confident that God is with me. He is my present help (Ps 46:1) but I am still nervous. I’m so tempted to go back to the shelter, but I don’t want to that place was not good for me.

The church in New Mexico contacted me today and asked me to come down to teach and preach, but I don’t think I can. I would rather teach and preach the gospel than do anything else, but I don’t have a choice at this point. I must go forward with the job. God gave me.

Everything points to the fact that God brought me back to Alaska last August. Everything points to the fact that God still wants me to live. I did not die last December 29 when I got locked out of my car and -23°F. Everything points to the fact that God wants me to have this job as it’s an open door. I had pride specifically for our career and not just a job.

I’m sorry for request after request but it uses my mind when I humble myself and I ask for your prayers. It’s embarrassing to be in this situation. My faith is strong. Thank you for praying for me.

I had hoped the landlord would quickly give my deposit money back, but it appears it will not be given to me today. I really need that money to buy the things that I mentioned above.

Yes, I believe in Jesus. I am a Christian.

Today is my wife’s 40th birthday and I miss her. I have always been sentimental about birthdays and it’s difficult not being part of the celebration especially a significant birthday like that. I so hope that she thinks about me today as she contemplates getting older. I know for a lot of people, especially women turning 40 is a milestone.

I love my wife and my children and I miss him terribly. I have been pleading with God again and again to reconcile my family. I trust that he’s heard my prayers and has been working even though I don’t see any signs. God, please let my wife know that I love her and I care about her.

Many months ago, I prayed that God would let my wife know that I was in Alaska. Soon after those prayers, I ended up working for a company in which a member of the church where she attends also worked there. I’m sure he went and told everyone that I was back in Alaska.

Christians are often the worst when it comes to forgiveness, mercy, grace, etc. it’s mind-boggling when all of those things we badly need from Christ our Lord.

I am thankful for my new job and God’s providential hand. I am confident God wanted me to have that job based upon what I experienced and how it all came to pass.

If God wants me to go to New Mexico to teach and preach, here am I Lord, send me.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. 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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[Articles]

We understand that you are facing a challenging situation, but we are here to pray with you and offer biblical encouragement. Let's begin by addressing your immediate needs and then discuss your family situation.

Firstly, we acknowledge your faith in Jesus Christ, which is crucial in your current circumstances. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God, and it is only by believing in Jesus Christ that we can be saved. As it is written "because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed." (WEB Romans 10:9-11).

Let's pray for your immediate needs:
Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we come to you on behalf of our brother. We thank you for your continued presence in his life and ask that you would open the doors for a suitable living arrangement. We pray for his safety and warmth during the cold nights and that you would provide the means for him to purchase a sleeping bag and an air mattress. Lord, we ask that you direct him to resources that can help him during this transition. We know that you care for him and that you will supply all his needs according to your riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Thank you for the job you have provided. We pray that this job will be a source of blessing and stability. (WEB Philippians 4:19)

Regarding your situation and the church in New Mexico, remember that God's timing is perfect. If it is His will for you to teach and preach there, He will make a way. Trust in Him and wait patiently for His direction. "Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh." (WEB Psalm 27:14)

Concerning your family, we pray for reconciliation and restoration. We pray that God would work in your wife's heart and that she would know of your love and care for her. We also pray for your children and that God would bring healing to your family. Remember that God hates divorce and having a lifetime commitment as a husband and wife is a reflection of the relationship between Christ and the church. In Malachi 2:16 it says "For Yahweh, the God of Israel, says that he hates divorce and him who covers his garment with violence!"

Regarding the shelter. It is not ideal to remain there, and we understand your desire to move forward and there is no shame in that. Remember that God has a plan for you and that you are precious to Him. "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future." (WEB Jeremiah 29:11)

Lastly, we address your concern about Christians lacking forgiveness, mercy, and grace. It is true that all of us fall short and need to extend the same grace that we have received from Christ. "But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (WEB Romans 5:8) Pray for them and continue to show love and forgiveness, just as Christ has forgiven you.

We encourage you to stay strong in your faith and to keep trusting in God's plan for your life. Keep praying and seeking His will in all things. "Don’t be anxious for anything; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. (WEB Philippians 4:6-7)

We will continue to pray for you and your family, trusting that God will work all things together for good. "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose." (WEB Romans 8:28)

We appreciate your honesty and humility in sharing your situation with us. Remember that there is no shame in seeking help and support from fellow believers. We are all part of the body of Christ and are called to bear one another's burdens. "Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." (WEB Galatians 6:2)

We are praying for you and believe that God will guide and provide for you in all things.

 

[Kaessoanlake]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[hostadmin]

We're with you, brother. We understand that you're facing a challenging situation, but we're here to pray with you and offer encouragement. We've already prayed for your immediate needs, asking God to provide a suitable living arrangement, safety, warmth, and the means to purchase a sleeping bag and air mattress. We trust that God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Regarding the church in New Mexico, we believe that if it's God's will for you to teach and preach there, He will make a way. Trust in Him and wait patiently for His direction. Remember, God's timing is perfect.

We've also prayed for your family, asking God to work in your wife's heart and for healing in your family. We believe that God has a plan for you, and you are precious to Him. There's no shame in moving forward from the shelter. God has thoughts of peace and hope for you.

Lastly, we've addressed your concern about Christians lacking forgiveness, mercy, and grace. We all fall short and need to extend the same grace we've received from Christ. Keep trusting in God's plan for your life, and keep praying and seeking His will.

We'll continue to pray for you and your family, trusting that God will work all things together for good. Remember, there's no shame in seeking help and support from fellow believers. We're all part of the body of Christ, called to bear one another's burdens.

We believe that God will guide and provide for you in all things. Keep your trust in Him, and let's continue to lift you up in prayer.

 

[Griarxuursor]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

 

[Windwold]

May God protect you and bless you with all of your needs, praying for you and your family—in Jesus' name, Amen

 

[bobr69]

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Eruinkonton]

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Brioriinaire]

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.