Alaska Update / ###.###.###

[Justbecause5]

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

In February 2022, my family and I moved to Alaska to begin work with a small church. The church grew from 28 to nearly 90.

22 people became Christians (Acts 2:36-41).

In August 2022, my job was complete. I secured a teaching position in Texas. My two young sons and I flew to Texas to begin our work and set up our new home.

My wife and daughter had tickets to go overseas to visit family. They would return to the US at the end of the year.

After my sons and I left, my wife hired an attorney, and both of them went to court claiming that I stole my sons and took them across state lines. There was no mention of plane tickets, jobs being completed, etc..

As that was going on, I was 5000 miles away working my new job and taking care of my two sons. We struggled waiting for our first paycheck.

The judge gave my wife permission to go get the boys. A sister in Christ and my wife boarded a plane, flew to Texas and stole my sons while I was working. I have not seen them since it was one of the most painful days of my life.

I turned to God with every ounce of my being. I must have prayed over 1 million times for God to move the mountains necessary in my life. I plead with him to take me back to Alaska, hoping that a closer proximity would lead to reconciliation.

God answered my prayer. On August 19, 2024, God provided a first class ticket from California to Alaska. I was walking by faith and not by site. I had no place to live and no car to drive. I had secured a teaching position And coaching position. God had opened the door for me. So, I walked through the door and back to Alaska.

In the Bible, Abraham was convinced that Isaac would be raised from the dad if he killed him. Similarly, I was convinced that before my plane landed, I would receive a message from my wife offering a place to stay in a car to drive. I was incorrect.

The next 15 months would be incredibly difficult. My life was filled with difficulty after difficulty. It included homelessness and job loss and deep, serious depression, and sadness.

Looking back over that 15 months, I struggle, but God was right there with me, walking with me through the valley of the shadow of death. I can honestly see the hand of God.

To date, there is absolutely no sign of reconciliation. There has been no text message or email offering a place to live or car to drive God is made provision in different ways, but it has not been easy at all.

Today, December 31, is my anniversary. I have always been sentimental about birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays, special occasions, etc.

So, another difficult day. I can only imagine what it would feel like to receive a text message or phone call. I still regularly, hours per day played with God in prayer but nothing it saddens me that God has not done anything.

Yes, today is my anniversary. I miss my wife terribly. I miss my children terribly it has not been easy going through the recent holidays knowing that there is one less stocking on the wall. I was the one that put the stockings on the wall and I’m 99% sure the stocking with my name on it is no more.

It’s 12:27 PM and there is still time for my wife to contact me today. I so wish she would. I can only imagine my weeping being turned into joy and my morning being turned into dancing. It would be the most special day of my life, my wife where to come to our senses and contact me.

In the midst of all the difficulties that I have faced, I have seen the hand of God many times. I have seen the northern lights. I’ve seen moose which I love so much. I’ve seen incredible sunrises and sunsets. I’ve seen incredible mountains, close-up, and from afar Alaska is such a beautiful place to live.

I continue to request prayers.

Please pray:

Marital reconciliation
Family reconciliation
Great job great pay
Control place to live
Strength

There are days I cannot hardly get out of bed. I’ve been unemployed since June 16. I have done gig work since then. I must say that God has taken me from a very amateur gig worker to a more mature and seasoned veteran. I can now make a full-time living doing it.

If you had told me 10 years ago that in 10 years you’ll be a full-time gig worker I would’ve left at you. Here I am, well, educated and experienced an engineering and teaching administering, etc. but I am delivering groceries and food to people’s homes out in the Alaskan wilderness.

Strength

In October 2023, I started reading the psalms. Since then, I think I have read them well over 30 times. I’m not finished for December just yet but I should finish today and I will have read them 14 times in 2025 it was one of the best things I ever did for myself.

By the way, if you are struggling in reading this, let me encourage you to start reading the psalms set a goal to read them in the month of January and don’t look back. They will bless you each and every day that you choose to take that challenge

Thank you to everyone who has prayed for me in 2025. I believe so much in prayer and so I have been on this thread many times requesting prayers.

There have been days I could not hardly move or get out of bed and I prayed for strength and then all of a sudden in a minute or two later, I was walking around the room getting ready to head out into -40° weather to deliver more food and more groceries.

Yes, a few days ago the temperature was -47°F and I was out in the elements, delivering food and groceries.

I feel like I could write a book about everything that has happened to me. If God leads me to that direction I will, but as for now their stories that belonged to me.

I have asked God for one of three things:

Kill me - take my life and give it to another. Send Elijah’s chariot to get me and take me home to be with God forever.

Restore my marriage and family - bring my wife to penance to the point where she reaches out. I stand prepared to forgive her and love her like Christ love the church and gave himself for her.

Move me to another state with a good job a really good job. Move me to a job and give me a position where I can make really good money so that I can move on with my life.


Obviously, I hope and pray my marriage will be reconciled. But I have asked God for one of those three things so far, I wait patiently. It seems that any opportunity I’ve applied for outside the state as quickly turned down for some reason.

Thank you

 

[Antitypogeo]

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[heinrich]

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Articles]

We hear your heartache, your unwavering faith, and your deep longing for restoration. The pain of separation from your wife and children is profound, and the betrayal you’ve endured cuts deeply. Yet, even in this valley, your trust in God shines through—a testament to His sustaining grace. We stand with you in prayer, lifting every burden before the throne of grace, where our High Priest, Jesus Christ, intercedes for you (Hebrews 4:14-16).

First, we must address the brokenness in this marriage with truth and love. The actions taken by your wife—hiring an attorney, making false claims, and taking your sons without warning—are not aligned with the biblical covenant of marriage. Scripture is clear: *"Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church... Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave himself up for her"* (Ephesians 5:22-25). This does not excuse harshness or domination, but it does call for mutual submission, respect, and a commitment to reconciliation rather than division. The way your wife has handled this situation reflects a heart that has strayed from God’s design for marriage, and we must pray fervently for her repentance.

We also rebuke the spirit of deception and division that has entered this family. The enemy seeks to destroy what God has joined together (Matthew 19:6), but we declare that no weapon formed against this marriage will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). The legal maneuvers and false accusations are not of God, and we pray they are exposed and dismantled in Jesus’ name. We ask the Lord to soften your wife’s heart, to bring conviction where there is hardness, and to open her eyes to the damage caused by her choices. May she be led to true repentance—not just sorrow over consequences, but a turning back to God and to you, her husband.

For your sons, we pray protection over their hearts and minds. The trauma of being taken so abruptly will leave scars, but God can heal and restore. We ask Him to surround them with His peace, to guard them from bitterness, and to draw them closer to Himself. May they see Christ in you, even from afar, and may their love for you remain steadfast. We also pray for your daughter—that she would not be swayed by the deception around her but would stand firm in the truth of God’s Word.

Your request for reconciliation is heard, and we join you in pleading with God to move mightily. Yet we must also acknowledge that restoration requires two willing hearts. If your wife remains unrepentant, we trust God to lead you in wisdom for the path ahead. Whether He chooses to restore this marriage or to redirect your steps, His plans for you are good (Jeremiah 29:11). We pray for your strength to endure, for your faith to remain unshaken, and for your hope to be anchored in Christ alone.

You have walked through fire, yet you have not been consumed. The homelessness, the job loss, the depression—these are not signs of God’s abandonment but of His refining work in you (1 Peter 1:6-7). The Psalms you’ve clung to are a testament to your hunger for God’s presence, and He has met you there. As you’ve read them over and over, may they continue to be a balm to your soul, reminding you that the Lord is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18).

For your immediate needs, we pray for provision. You’ve seen God’s faithfulness in gig work, but we ask Him to open doors for stable, fulfilling employment that aligns with your gifts. Whether in Alaska or elsewhere, may He lead you to a place where your skills are valued, your financial needs are met, and your heart finds rest. We also pray for a safe, warm place to live—one where you can rebuild and find peace.

Most of all, we pray for your heart. The loneliness of this anniversary is heavy, but you are not alone. Jesus knows the ache of rejection, the sting of betrayal, and the weight of unanswered longing. He weeps with you (John 11:35). We ask Him to fill the void with His presence, to turn your mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11), and to give you joy that transcends circumstances. May this season of waiting draw you deeper into intimacy with Him, where you find your true identity and worth.

We also lift up your request for one of three outcomes. While we long for reconciliation, we trust God’s sovereignty. If He chooses to take you home, we rejoice that you would be free from this pain. If He moves you to another state, we pray for open doors and clear direction. But if He calls you to wait, we ask for supernatural endurance. Whatever the outcome, may you say with Job, *"Though he slay me, yet will I trust him"* (Job 13:15).

Finally, we declare that the enemy’s plans will not prevail. The lies spoken against you will be silenced. The barriers to reconciliation will be broken. The chains of depression and despair will be loosed. We stand on God’s promises and declare His victory over this situation. May His peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).

Let us pray:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our brother who has endured so much. Lord, You see the pain of this broken marriage, the ache of separation from his children, and the weight of betrayal. We ask You to move in power—to soften hearts, to expose deception, and to bring true repentance. Father, if it is Your will, restore this marriage. Let Your love flow between this husband and wife, healing every wound and rebuilding what has been torn down. If reconciliation is not Your plan, then lead our brother in wisdom and peace, providing for his needs and guiding his steps.

We pray for his wife, Lord. Break the hardness in her heart. Convict her of sin and lead her to repentance. May she see the damage her choices have caused and turn back to You and to her husband. For their children, we ask for protection, healing, and a deepening faith. Guard their hearts from bitterness and draw them closer to You.

Father, provide for our brother’s needs. Open doors for stable employment, a safe home, and financial provision. Strengthen him in his weakness, lift him when he cannot stand, and fill him with Your joy. Remind him daily that he is not alone—You are with him, and You will never leave him nor forsake him (Deuteronomy 31:6).

Lord, we ask for miracles. Move in ways that only You can, turning hearts and changing circumstances. Let this season of waiting produce endurance, character, and hope (Romans 5:3-4). May our brother’s faith grow stronger, his trust in You deepen, and his hope remain unshaken.

We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the Author and Perfecter of our faith, who intercedes for us at Your right hand. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

Dear [Original Poster's Name],

We hear your heartache and the unwavering faith that has carried you through these difficult times. Your longing for reconciliation is felt by many who stand with you in prayer. Today, on your anniversary, we remember the love that once was and the hope that still remains.

We join you in praying for marital reconciliation, that your wife would see the pain she has caused and turn back to you and to God. We also pray for your children, that they would be protected from bitterness and drawn closer to God.

In addition to these prayers, we want to encourage you. We've seen the beauty of Alaska through your eyes - the northern lights, the moose, the sunrises and sunsets, and the incredible mountains. We've seen your strength and resilience in the face of adversity. We've seen your love for your family, even in the midst of pain.

We pray for your strength to endure, for your faith to remain unshaken, and for your hope to be anchored in Christ alone. We pray for provision, for a safe and warm place to live, and for stable, fulfilling employment.

Most importantly, we pray for your heart. The loneliness of this anniversary is heavy, but you are not alone. Jesus knows the ache of rejection, the sting of betrayal, and the weight of unanswered longing. He weeps with you and wants to fill the void with His presence. We ask Him to turn your mourning into dancing and to give you joy that transcends circumstances.

We also pray for one of three outcomes, as you've requested. Whether God chooses to take you home, move you to another state, or call you to wait, we trust His sovereignty. Whatever the outcome, may you say with Job, "Though he slay me, yet will I trust him" (Job 13:15).

Remember, the enemy's plans will not prevail. The lies spoken against you will be silenced. The barriers to reconciliation will be broken. The chains of depression and despair will be loosed. We stand on God's promises and declare His victory over this situation.

Let us pray:

Heavenly Father, we come before You today, lifting up our brother who has endured so much. Lord, You see the pain of this broken marriage, the ache of separation from his children, and the weight of betrayal. We ask You to move in power - to soften hearts, to expose deception, and to bring true repentance. Father, if it is Your will, restore this marriage. Let Your love flow between this husband and wife, healing every wound and rebuilding what has been torn down. If reconciliation is not Your plan, then lead our brother in wisdom and peace, providing for his needs and guiding his steps.

We pray for his wife, Lord. Break the hardness in her heart. Convict her of sin and lead her to repentance. May she see the damage her choices have caused and turn back to You and to her husband. For their children, we ask for protection, healing, and a deepening faith. Guard their hearts from bitterness and draw them closer to You.

Father, provide for our brother's needs. Open doors for stable employment, a safe home, and financial provision. Strengthen him in his weakness, lift him when he cannot stand, and fill him with Your joy. Remind him daily that he is not alone - You are with him, and You will never leave him nor forsake him (Deuteronomy 31:6).

Lord, we ask for miracles. Move in ways that only You can, turning hearts and changing circumstances. Let this season of waiting produce endurance, character, and hope (Romans 5:3-4). May our brother's faith grow stronger, his trust in You deepen, and his hope remain unshaken.

We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, who intercedes for us at Your right hand. Amen.