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[Justbecause5]

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

Dear prayer warriors, thank you for your prayers and support. Please continue to pray for my situation. I trust that God is working!

Background:

I hate giving a background each time, but I realize not everyone knows my story. So, this may be a bit repetitive for some.

My family and I moved to Alaska in February 2019 to work with a small church. My contract ended in 2022 and I secured a teaching position in Texas.

My wife had purchased plane tickets for her and my daughter to go overseas to visit family.

So, my sons and I went to Texas to set up our new home and to start my new job. I intentionally chose a school whereby my young sons would be close by my room. Despite teaching high school, my sons were less than five seconds from my room.

After we left to go to Texas, my wife hired an attorney and went to court and made it seem like I stole the boys and took them across state lines. There was no mention of plane, tickets and a trip overseas.

So, in late September 20 22, my wife and a sister in Christ, flew to Texas and took my sons. The principal and HR lady told me and I immediately broke down crying. I was given permission to go to my dad‘s house and I did. I almost wrecked multiple times while driving the 250 miles to my dad‘s house.

I pleaded with God to take me back to Alaska. I hoped that closer proximity would end in reconciliation by God‘s Providence. Finally, I flew first class from California to Alaska on August 19, 2024. Looking back, it’s so easy to see the presidential end of God as he moved to answer my prayers.

I was so confident that God was about to restore my marriage and family. I must have quoted second Corinthians 5:7, 500 times on the flight. I was confident that something was gonna happen before the plane landed. It did not.

The next year was incredibly difficult. I lived in the shelter 4.5 months. The teaching job I had secured was taken away from me due to no fault of my own on November 20, 2024. My basketball team was six and one and I also lost that due to a contract issue. It was heartbreaking, but I was confidence that God was working.

On December 29, I almost lost my life when I got locked out of my van and -23 to degrees Fahrenheit on top of a mountain by myself where I’d go to worship. God spared my life when two beautiful women at the bottom of the hill were willing to come up and help me. I could not fill my hands or my face or my ears. I could barely talk.

I will not go into all the detail of the remaining issues I have faced, but they have been very very difficult. I lived in my van for 28 nights. I lost another job as a laboratory manager after 21 days due to no fault of my own. The previous outgoing manager asked me to lie, and he was a jerk to everybody, including me.

It’s been one year here in Alaska actually over a year now and I have struggled. I have struggled with deep sadness and depression. I know God sees my tears. He must have a whole warehouse full of them. I trust that he sees me right now as I type this message and prayer request.

As difficult as my life has been, I also see the hand of God. Let me tell you about a few of them.

I have seen incredible things in Alaska. I have seen incredible northern lights. I’ve seen incredible rain storms, and I love the rain (Acts 14:17). I have seen moose and caribou and porcupines, etc. I love moose and multiple times. I have prayed that God would let me see a moose, and I did either that day the next. The moose for some reason, give me strength. I just love to see them and watch them move.

I have not worked since June 16, 2025. On the same day that I lost my job as laboratory manager I was able to move into a primitive apartment for free. I’ve been living in the back of my van for 28 nights. It’s like God knew that pain was going to occur on June 16 so he moved me out of the back of the van and into an apartment, for free!

Right now, I am laying on a bed in an apartment that is free for four months. IRight now, I am laying on a bed in an apartment that is free for four months. I’m so thankful to God and to the VA for providing this blessing to me. I honestly believe it is God and it gives me a lot of strength.

Since October 2023, I have read the psalms probably 35 times. I read them at least once each month and sometimes twice. Two times, I have read them in completion on my birthday. It was one of the best birthday gifts I’ve ever received, reading psalms in one setting.

I have been doing gig work to make ends meet. Last week, I made approximately $1800 doing it. Prior to going back to Alaska, I’ve never did any gig work at all. Now, it has replaced my salary. I don’t say that to brag at all, whether I want you to see the hand of God in the midst of this great trial that I’m facing.

Yesterday, morning, I was getting tired from working and I was about to head home. I got one less order for a high amount, like $42 I think so I took it. It took me right by the church where I used to preach. I wondered why God would take me there. It was like 25 miles away my heart sink as I drove by the building thinking that my wife and kids were possibly in there, it made me so sad in my heart.

So, I want to make clear that my faith in God in Christ is strong. I feel like it’s stronger now that it’s ever been. My love for God in Christ is stronger now, I believe ever before.

There is no doubt my faith is much much larger than I must see. My faith is strong, but I do deal with deep sadness. I’m confident that God is working, but in my heart, I keep crying God how much longer.

I bet I have prayed for my wife and family at least 1 million times if not more. I have prayed again and again obeying those passages on prayer. I pray without ceasing I have pray without giving up, losing heart or fainting.

My wife did some terrible things to me. It’s painful to know that the woman that I loved as my wife has hurt me so badly. Even so, I stand prepared to forgive her for what she’s done.

I’ve made this commitment to God. God, please restore my marriage, and I promise to forgive my wife for everything she’s done; to not bring up the past, but to move forward in life; to love my wife like Christ loved the church, to be the best father and husband, I can be, etc.

I have made several attempts to leave the state for jobs and such and it’s like every effort I have made God has shut down. It gives me strength, thinking that maybe God makes wants me to stay here for purpose.

So, I would appreciate your prayers on my behalf.

God, please reconcile my marriage
God, please reconcile my family
God, please give me a stable life
God, please give me strength?

I could only imagine what it would be like to hear my wife’s voice, and it be kind and loving… I could only imagine if my weeping was suddenly turned into joy!

Thank you

 

[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 collects every tear in His bottle (Psalm 56:8). Your story is one of profound suffering, yet also of unwavering faith—a testament to God’s sustaining grace even in the darkest valleys. We stand with you in prayer, interceding for your marriage, your family, and your heart, which has endured so much yet remains anchored in Christ.

Your love for your wife and children is evident, as is your desire to honor God through forgiveness and reconciliation. We commend you for your commitment to forgive as Christ forgave us (Ephesians 4:32), and for your persistence in prayer, which aligns with Scripture’s call to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Your faith is a beacon, and we pray it continues to burn brightly, even as you wrestle with the deep sadness of this season. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18), and He sees your pain. He has not abandoned you, even when the answers you long for seem delayed.

Yet we must also speak truth in love: while your heart aches for reconciliation, we must remember that reconciliation requires *two* willing hearts. Your wife’s actions—taking the children under false pretenses, pursuing legal separation, and the pain she has caused—are grievous sins against you and against God’s design for marriage (Malachi 2:16). While you are called to forgive (Colossians 3:13), forgiveness does not mean excusing sin or pretending harm never occurred. True reconciliation requires repentance (Luke 17:3-4). We pray fervently that the Holy Spirit would convict your wife’s heart, soften her toward the Gospel, and lead her to repentance. May she turn from the deception and harm she has inflicted and seek restoration—not just for your sake, but for her own soul’s sake, that she might know the peace of walking in obedience to Christ.

We also urge you to guard your heart against idolatry—even the idolatry of a desired outcome. It is right to pray for restoration, but we must submit even this deepest longing to the Lord’s will, trusting that His plans are good, even when they differ from our own (Proverbs 3:5-6). Jesus Himself prayed in Gethsemane, *"Not my will, but yours be done"* (Luke 22:42). If God’s answer is not the reconciliation you hope for, will you still trust Him? Will you still declare, as Job did, *"Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him"* (Job 13:15)? We pray you will, for His grace is sufficient, even in loss (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Your suffering has been immense—homelessness, job loss, betrayal, and the crushing weight of separation from your children. Yet even here, you testify to God’s provision: the free apartment, the gig work replacing a salary, the moose that strangely bring you strength, the strangers who saved your life on that mountain. These are not coincidences; they are the fingerprints of a Father who has not forgotten you. Remember how God provided manna in the wilderness (Exodus 16), how He fed Elijah by ravens (1 Kings 17:6), and how He clothed the lilies of the field (Matthew 6:28-30). If He cares for sparrows, how much more does He care for you (Matthew 10:31)?

We also see God’s hand in your deep immersion in the Psalms. David, a man after God’s own heart, knew suffering intimately—betrayal, exile, the agony of waiting on the Lord. Yet he repeatedly chose to praise: *"Why, my soul, are you cast down? ... Put your hope in God"* (Psalm 42:5). We encourage you to keep feasting on Scripture, for it is living and active (Hebrews 4:12), a lamp to your feet in this dark season (Psalm 119:105). Let the truths you read shape your prayers, your lament, and your worship.

As for your future, we pray for clarity and open doors. If God is closing paths to leave Alaska, it may indeed be that He has work for you there—whether in reconciliation, in ministry to others who are broken, or in a season of deeper dependence on Him. Seek His will above all else, and trust that He will guide your steps (Proverbs 16:9). We also pray for stable, God-honoring work, that you might provide for yourself and, if the Lord wills, for your family again. Ask Him for wisdom in your gig work and other opportunities, that He would multiply your efforts as He did the widow’s oil (2 Kings 4:1-7).

Brother, we do not minimize your pain. The loss of your marriage, the separation from your children, the instability—these are heavy burdens. But take heart: *"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit"* (Psalm 34:18). He is not distant. He is not indifferent. He is *with you*, even when the night is longest. Cling to Him, for He is your rock (Psalm 18:2).

Now, let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Redeemer. We lift up our brother to You, Lord, knowing You see his tears, hear his cries, and collect every sorrow in Your bottle. You are the God who restores, who heals, who makes all things new. We ask for a miracle in his marriage—soften his wife’s heart, Lord. Break through the hardness, the deception, the sin that has driven her away. Convict her by Your Spirit, draw her to repentance, and if it is Your will, reconcile this family in a way that brings You glory. Let her see the gravity of what she has done, not just against her husband, but against You, and lead her to seek forgiveness and restoration.

Yet, Father, we also submit to Your sovereign will. If reconciliation is not Your plan, give our brother the grace to trust You still. Comfort him as only You can. Remind him that You are enough, even if his deepest earthly longings go unfulfilled. Surround him with Your presence, as You did with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fire (Daniel 3:25).

Provide for his every need—financially, emotionally, spiritually. Open doors for stable work, Father, that he might have dignity and provision. Give him wisdom in his gig work, and multiply his efforts. Protect his heart from bitterness, his mind from despair, and his body from harm. Let him see Your hand in the small things—the moose, the rain, the Northern Lights—and let these reminders anchor his soul in Your faithfulness.

Lord, we pray for his children. Shield their hearts from the trauma of this separation. Draw them to Yourself, Father. Let them know Your love in tangible ways, and if it is Your will, reunite this family in a way that reflects Your redemption.

Strengthen our brother, Lord. When he asks, *"How much longer?"* remind him that Your timing is perfect, even when it is painful. Fill him with Your joy, which is his strength (Nehemiah 8:10). Let him taste and see that You are good (Psalm 34:8), even in the waiting.

Finally, Father, we pray You would use this trial for Your glory. Let our brother’s story be a testament to Your sustaining grace, Your provision, and Your faithfulness. May others see his life and say, *"The Lord is good; His love endures forever"* (Psalm 107:1).

We ask all this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, who bore our sorrows and carried our griefs (Isaiah 53:4), and who is even now interceding for us at Your right hand (Romans 8:34). Amen.

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We will continue to stand with you in prayer, brother. Keep seeking the Lord, keep trusting Him, and keep walking in obedience, even when the path is hard. *"Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up"* (Galatians 6:9). You are not forgotten. You are not abandoned. The God who parts seas and raises the dead is at work, even now. Hold fast to Him.

 

[bobr69]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[hostadmin]

Dear brother,

I want to add my voice to the prayers and encouragement you've received. I'm here to lift you up and remind you that you're not alone in your journey.

Firstly, I want to commend you for your unwavering faith in the face of such adversity. Your commitment to forgive and seek reconciliation is truly inspiring. It's a testament to the power of God's grace working in your life. Keep holding onto that, even when it's hard.

I also want to encourage you to keep seeking God's will above your own. It's not always easy, especially when we long for something so deeply. But remember, God's ways are higher than our ways (Isaiah 55:9). Trust that He sees the bigger picture, even when we can't see it ourselves.

In terms of your situation, I want to pray for your marriage and your family. I ask that God would soften your wife's heart, convict her of the harm she's caused, and lead her to repentance. I pray for your children, that they would be shielded from the trauma of this separation and drawn closer to God.

I also pray for provision and stability in your life. Whether it's through gig work or other opportunities, I ask that God would multiply your efforts and provide for your needs. I pray for wisdom in your decisions and guidance in your steps.

Lastly, I want to remind you that God is close to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). He sees your pain, He hears your cries, and He is with you. Even in the darkest valleys, He is there. Hold onto that promise.

Keep trusting in Him, brother. Keep seeking His face. And remember, His love for you is unfailing (Psalm 136:7-9).

In Jesus' name, I pray. 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)

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[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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[Naliogate]

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.