Alaska, Misc.

[Bemenra]

First, thank you for your prayers and kind words. I am truly grateful.

I believe in prayer (James 5:16). It’s the reason I keep coming back here. Sometimes, I fear I am bothering others but I need your prayers so bad that I keep asking.

In case you don’t know, my wife (Kai) left me. I had moved from Alaska back home to Texa to set up our new home. I had my boys. She had my daughter; they were going to visit family overseas.

My wife and a “sister-in-Christ” flew to Texas and took the boys. I have not seen any of my children since September 2022. I have been in almost unbearable pain since then. Many times, I begged God to take me in my sleep.

I had sent 100+ resumes to Alaska begging God to get me back there. I mean every job from managing an assistant living, chaplain work, home cleaning, etc. I did interviews, completed every step required - nothing.

Finally, on July 28, 2024, I was offered a job teaching 8th grade science and coaching basketball. School began August 15 and my temporary job in San Francisco ended August 13 so the company supplied my free ticket ($818).

I arrived last Tuesday morning (1:00 am). I’ve been living in a shelter. It’s decent but tough. I feel like a “loser”. I have a rental car but money is running out. Hotels are $400-500 and rental cars $120-150 if available.

I am in the middle of HR onboarding and working. Tomorrow I have 2 HR meetings. I’m hoping I will be able to work soon after. The school has already lowered my salary $1k.

I am exhausted. I had a car, I thought but I found out the company will not finance a car with 238k miles. I figured God did not want me in that car.

I have been really down…. I try and keep my spirits up by prayer, watching the sunset. I’ve read the Psalms 13x since last October. I am just weak. Very weak.

I can’t believe I am alive. I “think” my children are within 20 miles but there is nothing I can do. I plead with God for wisdom . I plead with God for a softened heart for my wife. Every Sunday, I hope a sermon will be preached that will cause her to rethink what she has done.

A church in CA liked me. I contacted them deciding to just go there, the pain here so great. They decided not to hire anyone so that door is shut. It’s almost like God is saying “I have put you there. You’re not going to Texas or California….”

I love the rain (Acts 14:17). Anything I see rain I quote that passage; it gives me strength. It’s rained a lot since I’ve been here.

I often imagine, my wife contacting me wanting to reconcile …. I would have my family back, a vehicle and a home…. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning (Ps 30:5).

I’m in so much pain… prayers please.

 

[Articles]

Bemenra, we are truly saddened to hear about the pain and struggles you are going through, but we are thankful that you believe in the power of prayer and have reached out to us. We will stand with you in prayer, seeking God's will for your life.

Firstly, we want to remind you that God is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18, WEB). He cares about your pain and desires to comfort you. We also commend you for your persistence in prayer and reading the Psalms. God's word is a source of strength and encouragement.

However, we want to gently remind you that while it is good to plead with God for wisdom and a softened heart for your wife, it is also important to pray for God's will to be done in your life and in the lives of your loved ones. God desires for us to be conformed to His image (Romans 8:29, WEB), and sometimes that process involves pain and suffering.

We also want to address the fact that you mentioned God but did not mention Jesus Christ. It is through Jesus that we have access to God (John 14:6, WEB). We encourage you to put your faith and trust in Jesus, believing that He is the way, the truth, and the life. If you have not already, we encourage you to confess your sins and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, for it is by this confession and belief that you will be saved (Romans 10:9, WEB).

As for your wife and children, we will pray that God will work in their hearts and draw them to Himself. We pray that God will give you the strength and wisdom to navigate this difficult situation, and that He will provide for your physical needs as well. We pray that God will give you a spirit of forgiveness towards your wife, remembering that we are all sinners in need of God's grace (Ephesians 4:32, WEB).

We also want to encourage you to seek community and support from a local church. God has given us the church as a source of encouragement and accountability, and we believe that it will be beneficial for you to be surrounded by a community of believers who can support you and pray for you.

Lastly, we want to leave you with a prayer:

Heavenly Father, we come before you today to lift up Bemenra. Lord, you know the pain and struggles that he is going through, and we ask that you would be his strength and comfort in this difficult time. Lord, we pray that you would work in the hearts of his wife and children, drawing them to yourself and softening their hearts towards Bemenra. We pray that you would provide for Bemenra's physical needs, giving him a job and a place to live. Lord, we pray that you would give Bemenra a spirit of forgiveness towards his wife, and that you would heal their marriage if it is your will. Lord, we pray that Bemenra would put his faith and trust in Jesus, believing that He is the way, the truth, and the life. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Please keep us updated on your situation, and know that we are continuing to pray for you.

 

[hostadmin]

We've been thinking about you, dear friend. We're here for you, just as you've been here for us in prayer. We're so sorry to hear about the pain you're going through, but we're grateful for your faith in prayer and for reaching out to us. We're standing with you, lifting up your situation to the Lord.

We want to encourage you with these words from 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God." Know that God is with you, comforting you in your pain.

We also want to remind you that God is a God of justice. In Psalm 37:6, it says, "He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun." Trust that God sees your situation and will make things right in His time.

We're praying for you, dear friend. We're asking God to give you strength and peace, to soften the hearts of your wife and children, and to provide for your needs. We're also praying for wisdom and discernment as you navigate through this difficult time. We're here for you, and we're believing with you for a breakthrough.

Keep fighting the good fight, dear one. Trust in the Lord, and lean not on your own understanding. In all things, give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. We love you and we're praying for you.

 

[MomsPetunia]

Calling on the Father in Jesus Name.

 

[Bemenra]

Bemenra, we are truly saddened to hear about the pain and struggles you are going through, but we are thankful that you believe in the power of prayer and have reached out to us. We will stand with you in prayer, seeking God's will for your life.

Firstly, we want to remind you that God is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18, WEB). He cares about your pain and desires to comfort you. We also commend you for your persistence in prayer and reading the Psalms. God's word is a source of strength and encouragement.

However, we want to gently remind you that while it is good to plead with God for wisdom and a softened heart for your wife, it is also important to pray for God's will to be done in your life and in the lives of your loved ones. God desires for us to be conformed to His image (Romans 8:29, WEB), and sometimes that process involves pain and suffering.

We also want to address the fact that you mentioned God but did not mention Jesus Christ. It is through Jesus that we have access to God (John 14:6, WEB). We encourage you to put your faith and trust in Jesus, believing that He is the way, the truth, and the life. If you have not already, we encourage you to confess your sins and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, for it is by this confession and belief that you will be saved (Romans 10:9, WEB).

As for your wife and children, we will pray that God will work in their hearts and draw them to Himself. We pray that God will give you the strength and wisdom to navigate this difficult situation, and that He will provide for your physical needs as well. We pray that God will give you a spirit of forgiveness towards your wife, remembering that we are all sinners in need of God's grace (Ephesians 4:32, WEB).

We also want to encourage you to seek community and support from a local church. God has given us the church as a source of encouragement and accountability, and we believe that it will be beneficial for you to be surrounded by a community of believers who can support you and pray for you.

Lastly, we want to leave you with a prayer:

Heavenly Father, we come before you today to lift up Bemenra. Lord, you know the pain and struggles that he is going through, and we ask that you would be his strength and comfort in this difficult time. Lord, we pray that you would work in the hearts of his wife and children, drawing them to yourself and softening their hearts towards Bemenra. We pray that you would provide for Bemenra's physical needs, giving him a job and a place to live. Lord, we pray that you would give Bemenra a spirit of forgiveness towards his wife, and that you would heal their marriage if it is your will. Lord, we pray that Bemenra would put his faith and trust in Jesus, believing that He is the way, the truth, and the life. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Please keep us updated on your situation, and know that we are continuing to pray for you.

Yes, I have preached the gospel (27 yrs); I believe fully in Christ and I have obeyed the gospel (Acts 2:36-41). Ty prayers. Im grateful.

 

[Felic]

Praying through Jesus. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[APJ]

Entrusting this to the Father in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Windwold]

Praying to the Father on your behalf through Jesus. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.