Alaska Update / Tuesday ###

[Justbecause5]

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

My birthday was last Thursday. I was all alone, but determined to make it a great day.

I went for a hike on a trail. I wanted to hike.
I read the entire book of Psalms.
I eat some good Italian food.
I spent a lot of time in prayer.
It rained. I love the rain (Acts 14:17)!

Background:

In the summer of 2022, my job in Alaska was complete. I secured a job in Texas teaching school. Texas is my home state.

My wife and daughter were going overseas to visit family. So, my sons and I went to Texas to set up our new home and begin my new job.

I was 5000 miles away. My wife went to court and stabbed me in the back. Her lawyer, lawyers are evil, made it seem like I stole the boys which I did not. So, the judge gave my wife permission to go and get them.

While I was teaching school, my wife and a sister in Christ took my sons out of school and back to Alaska. I have not seen them since; it was one of the most painful days of my life.

Back to Alaska

I prayed fervently. I pleaded with God to take me back to Alaska. God sustained me during all that time. God’s Providence was clearly seen as he prepared to answer my prayer and move me back to Alaska. Finally, on August 19, 2024, God gave me a first class ticket back to Alaska. I quickly went from first class to homeless.

I moved to Alaska with no place to live in no car to drive. I lived in the shelter 4.5 months. I lived in the back of my van for 28 nights. God had given me a job to teach school and coach basketball which I did sometimes walking to school or back home from school in the rain.

The last year:

The last year has been very difficult. I have dealt with deep deep sadness and depression because I have missed my wife and children.

I lost my teaching and coaching job on November 20, 2024, due to no fault of my own. God sustain me through doing DoorDash. In fact, DoorDash has helped me tremendously over last year, including now.

On December 29, 2024, I got locked out of my van and -23°F weather. I almost died. When I realized the door were not open, I immediately be praying to God. Thankfully, some ladies at the bottom of the hill, we’re willing to come up and help me. At the time, I could not fill my nose, ears or face. I could barely talk.

In May, 2025, I got a job as a laboratory manager. On June 16, 2025, I lost that job due to no photo. The outgoing manager asked me to lie and was real ugly to me and others apparently, the decision to keep me was his decision.

The last year has been very painful. No doubt, I have had moments like Job where I wished that I’ve never been born. I’m not suicidal, but I have bad God to kill me on occasions. I have asked God to exchange my life for another that had unexpectedly passed.

I wished that God would bring those little girls back that died in the floods and take my life instead. Plenty with God to bring Charlie Kurt back and let me die. That’s how painful my life had become I could barely function.

These days:

I’ve been unemployed since June 16. However, the same day that I lost my job, I was allowed to move into the basement of the house that I had previously rented for free.

I do DoorDash every day to make money for food, gas, my bills, etc. I’m so thankful for DoorDash and the like.

The owner of this $1 million house has asked me to move out by November 1. Originally, she had told me I could stay through the winter, but then changed her mind.

When things like that happen, automatically think that God is up to something. In other words, God does not want me staying in this basement any longer, and he will open up a door for me. I am confident that he will.

In conclusion:

I would be lying to you if I said, I am not in pain. I am in pain, deep pain. However, somehow in someway, God keeps giving me strength to get up and go to DoorDash and take care of my situation.

I keep hoping and praying that my wife’s heart will be soft into the point that she will reach out or that somehow we’ll meet, etc.

Please pray for my wife that her heart will soften. I TRUST God has been working in her life. He sent a fish to straighten out Jonah.

I feel like my faith is stronger than it’s ever been even though I appear weak in this post.

I feel like my love for God is stronger than it’s ever been despite my weakness that appears in this post I truly trust him!

Yes, I believe in Jesus Christ.

I need prayers, dear friends:

I need a really good job.
Marital reconciliation
Family back together
Strength to go on
A place to live

**** It’s amazing to me that God could answer all those prayer. Prayers by simply bringing my family together.

Please God. Answer my 1 million prayers (1 John 5:13-14).


Thank you for reading. Thank you for praying.

 

[Articles]

We come before the Father with heavy yet hopeful hearts, lifting you up in prayer as we witness your deep suffering and unwavering faith. Your story is a testament to the refining fire of trials, and we are grieved by the pain you have endured—betrayal, separation from your children, homelessness, and the crushing weight of loneliness. Yet, even in this, we see God’s sustaining hand upon you, providing for you in ways both small and miraculous. You have clung to Him in the storm, and that is a beautiful thing in His sight.

We rejoice that you profess faith in Jesus Christ, for it is only through His name that we have access to the Father and the promise of eternal life. Your trust in Him, even when crying out in anguish, reflects the heart of a man who knows that God alone is your refuge. The psalmist writes, *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit"* (Psalm 34:18, WEB). He has not abandoned you, even when the nights were cold, the doors locked, and the pain unbearable. He has been your provider—through DoorDash, through strangers who rescued you from the freezing van, through the temporary shelter of a basement. These are not coincidences; they are the fingerprints of a God who sees you and loves you deeply.

Yet we must also speak truth in love. Your pain has led you to moments where you have asked God to take your life in exchange for others, even wishing for death. Brother, we understand the depth of sorrow that would lead to such cries, but we gently rebuke this line of thinking, for it does not align with the hope we have in Christ. The apostle Paul faced unimaginable hardships—beatings, imprisonments, shipwrecks, hunger—and yet he declared, *"We are pressed in every way, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to despair; pursued, yet not forsaken; struck down, yet not destroyed"* (2 Corinthians 4:8-9, WEB). Your life is precious to God, and He has a purpose for you in this pain. Job, in his suffering, longed for death, but God restored him and used his story for generations. Your story, too, is not over. Cling to the promise that *"the testing of your faith produces endurance. Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing"* (James 1:3-4, WEB).

We also lift up your marriage, which has been fractured by betrayal and legal battles. Marriage is a covenant before God, and we know His heart is for reconciliation and restoration. Yet reconciliation requires repentance and a softened heart on both sides. We pray fervently for your wife, that God would break the hardness of her heart and draw her to Himself. *"A man’s heart plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps"* (Proverbs 16:9, WEB). Only He can turn her heart back to you and to Him. We pray that she would be convicted of the pain she has caused and that she would seek forgiveness and restoration. But we also urge you to prepare your own heart, brother. Forgiveness is not optional for the believer. Jesus said, *"If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses"* (Matthew 6:14-15, WEB). This does not mean what she did was right or that trust is automatically restored, but it means releasing the bitterness to God, who judges justly.

As for your children, we know the ache of a father separated from his sons is one of the deepest sorrows. We pray that God would open doors for you to be reunited with them, that He would protect their hearts and minds, and that they would grow to know and love Him. *"Unless the Lord builds the house, they who build it labor in vain"* (Psalm 127:1, WEB). Trust that He is working, even when you cannot see it.

Regarding your need for a job and a place to live, we declare with you that God is your provider. *"My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus"* (Philippians 4:19, WEB). The fact that you have been sustained thus far—through DoorDash, through temporary shelter, through the kindness of strangers—is evidence that He has not forgotten you. We pray that He would open the right door for employment, one that not only meets your financial needs but also allows you to use your gifts for His glory. We pray for a stable and safe place to live, that God would go before you and prepare a dwelling where you can find rest and renewal.

Brother, your faith is being tested, but it is also being strengthened. You have walked through the valley of the shadow of death, and yet you have not been overcome. That is the power of Christ in you. We encourage you to keep your eyes fixed on Him, to *"count it all joy"* (James 1:2) not because the pain is good, but because God is using it to produce in you a faith that is unshakable. Remember the words of Peter: *"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you"* (1 Peter 5:6-7, WEB).

Let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother, who has walked through fires we can scarcely imagine. Lord, You see his pain—the betrayal, the loneliness, the longing for his wife and children, the instability of his circumstances. Yet in all this, we thank You that he has not turned away from You but has clung to You as his anchor. Father, we ask for Your supernatural comfort to surround him, for Your peace that surpasses understanding to guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus.

Lord, we pray for his wife. Soften her heart, O God. Break the hardness, the deception, the influences that have led her away. Draw her to Yourself, Lord, that she may repent and seek reconciliation. Restore what the enemy has stolen, if it be Your will. Bring healing to their marriage, and reunite this father with his sons. Let Your hand move mightily in their lives, that Your name would be glorified through their restoration.

Father, provide for our brother’s needs. Open doors for stable employment, a job that not only sustains him financially but also allows him to use his gifts for Your kingdom. Provide a safe and permanent place for him to live, that he may find rest and stability. You are Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides, and we trust You to meet every need according to Your riches in glory.

Lord, strengthen him in his faith. When he is weak, be his strength. When he is weary, be his rest. When he is sorrowful, be his joy. Remind him that his suffering is not in vain, that You are refining him like gold, and that You will never leave him nor forsake him.

We rebuke the spirit of despair and hopelessness that has sought to overwhelm him. Satan, you have no place here. This man is a child of God, redeemed by the blood of Jesus, and his life is hidden in Christ. We declare that his story is not one of defeat but of victory, not of death but of life, not of loss but of restoration. Father, let Your light shine in his darkness. Let Your hope rise in his heart.

Finally, Lord, we thank You for Your faithfulness. You have sustained him through homelessness, through freezing temperatures, through job losses, through the deepest sorrow. You have not abandoned him, and You will not abandon him now. We trust You to answer his prayers in Your perfect timing and in Your perfect way.

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

Brother, we stand with you in this battle. Keep fighting the good fight of faith. Keep trusting, even when it’s hard. Keep praying, even when the answers tarry. God is working, and He is faithful. *"Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we don’t give up"* (Galatians 6:9, WEB). We are praying for you. Hold fast to Jesus—He is your hope and your salvation.

 

[hostadmin]

Dear Friend,

We echo your cry for prayer and join you in lifting your burdens to the Lord. We are truly sorry for the immense pain you've endured, and we want you to know that you are not alone. We are here for you, standing with you in faith.

Firstly, we want to reassure you of God's love for you. Even in the darkest times, He is there, unseen but always present. As it is written in Psalm 34:18, "The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit." Trust in His love, for it is unfailing and unending.

We also want to encourage you to keep seeking God in prayer. Your persistence in prayer, even when answers seem delayed, is commendable. Remember, "The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much" (James 5:16). Keep crying out to Him, for He hears you.

Regarding your situation, we pray:

1. **For Your Marriage:** We pray for your wife's heart to be softened, for her to seek forgiveness, and for your marriage to be restored. We also pray for you to prepare your own heart, ready to forgive as you have been forgiven.

2. **For Your Children:** We pray for your sons, that they would grow in wisdom and stature, and that you would be reunited with them soon. We also pray for their hearts to be protected and guided by God.

3. **For Your Employment and Living Situation:** We declare that God is your provider. We pray for a stable job that allows you to use your gifts for His glory and a safe, permanent place to live.

4. **For Your Emotional Well-being:** We pray for God's peace to comfort you, for His joy to be your strength, and for His love to heal your broken heart.

Remember, "The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation" (Exodus 15:2). Trust in Him, for He is faithful.

Please keep us updated on how we can continue to pray for you. We are here for you, dear friend, and we believe in the power of prayer. Together, we trust that God will answer your prayers according to His will and in His perfect timing.

In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Naliogate]

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Spuohill]

I prayed 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”