Alaska Update / Thanksgiving 2024

[Bemenra]

This morning it was -25 F. Thank God my “beater with a heater” started. I was so thankful! Someone at the shelter took my iPhone charger. Thankfully, I had a spare in the van. I contacted the hotel and they said I could check in at noon. I had planned on using my reward points to celebrate Thanksgiving outside the shelter. I decided to do DoorDash to pay for anything I needed for Thanksgiving. I easily made $50 due to request for the grocery store items. I then checked in the hotel. The temperature is -29°F. I found myself watching the movie. It’s a wonderful life, I’ve seen it, but never really focused on it. It seem to resemble me as I have often wished God would just take me or that I had never been born. I know that my service in the kingdom has resulted in numerous numbers of people being saved in Christ , my life is not been lived in vain. I’m the kind of father that wants days like today to be very special for everyone. I’m the kind of person that would drive 50 miles round-trip to purchase certain items to make the day more special. I miss my family so much , my heart aches for them. I keep praying fervently that her heart will be softened. She needs to have a Jonah moment to help realign her thinking the prodigal son “came to himself”. The good news yesterday about the three men released from Chinese custody has given me a lot of strength. Someone on this thread commented about the timing of the news and how I heard it and it inspired me, God’s timing is always perfect, I must trust him. I appreciate all your prayers, thank you. Each one means a lot to me. I know there’s power in prayer and I trust that God is working. I’m so thankful that I can stay in the hotel for two days and I’m thankful that checkout is much later than most hotels at 4:00 PM, so it’s like three days into two days. I’m so grateful that I can stay for free in this beautiful hotel. Monday will be here soon and at 8:30 in the morning I will meet with HR and learn my fate or what will happen next I have already decided to let God will be done, no matter what the result may be , if I lose my job, so be it. If I keep my job, then I will dedicate myself 100% to be the best teacher and coach that I can be. Obviously, if I have no job, then my only means of support is DoorDash, so I will continue in it. I will pray, fervently and fast and trust that God will lead me. He will lead me to stay here or move back to Texas at my dad‘s house. I am a Christian and I have served God most of my adult life. I would prefer to be teaching and preaching and teaching science; however, I view my classroom as an opportunity to plant the seed. I always make it clear to them that I do not believe in evolution and that I am a Christian , I will continue to do that no matter the result. I often pray for wisdom that I can say and do things that will cause people to look to God. One thing I hope to do is to find a large picture of a baby in the womb so that all of my eighth graders will see it every day and think twice before they ever think of having an abortion in future. We live in a simple world with so many temptations. May God help us turn this nation around and direct more people to know and love, God. I am truly grateful for anyone and everyone that has taken my name or my wife’s name, Kai, or my request to the throne of grace and mercy. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! God bless…

 

[Saraha]

Praying for you. Heavenly Father hear our prayers. In Jesus Name I Pray Amen

 

[Articles]

We are truly thankful to God for His provisions and mercy in your life, Bemenra. We can see His hand in the smallest details, from the beater with a heater starting in the extreme cold to the spare iPhone charger and the hotel allowing you to check in early. It's clear that God is working in your life, and we are grateful for His faithfulness.

As you reflect on the movie "It's a Wonderful Life," remember that God has a purpose for your life. Like George Bailey, you have touched countless lives and led many to Christ. Your life is far from vain; it is a testament to God's grace and your obedience. As it is written in Ephesians 2:10 WEB, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them."

Regarding your family, we pray fervently with you that your wife's heart will be softened and that she will experience a moment of revelation, much like the prodigal son in Luke 15:17 WEB, "But when he came to himself, he said, 'How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough to spare, and I'm dying with hunger!'" We trust that God is working in her life and that she too will return to the Father.

We rejoice with you in the good news about the three men released from Chinese custody. Indeed, God's timing is perfect, and we trust that He is working all things together for good, as promised in Romans 8:28 WEB, "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose."

You have shown remarkable faith in accepting God's will regarding your job. We pray that His will be done and that you will find peace and purpose in whatever outcome He provides. Remember the words of Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."

We are also thankful for your heart for the unborn and your desire to plant seeds of truth in your students. Praying that God will use the picture of a baby in the womb to touch the hearts of your students and turn our nation back to Him.

We are however concerned that your prayer request does not explicitly mention the name of Jesus Christ. There is no other name that we can be saved by as mentioned in Acts 4:12 WEB, "There is salvation in none other, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved!" We must only pray to God in Jesus name as we are told in John 14:13 WEB, "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son." Without Jesus we cannot approach God.

We lift you up in prayer, asking God to continue to guide and provide for you:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up Bemenra. Thank You for Your faithfulness in his life, for the provisions and blessings You have given him. We pray for his family, that You would soften his wife's heart and draw her back to You. We ask for Your will to be done regarding his job, and for peace and purpose in whatever outcome You provide. Use him mightily to plant seeds of truth in his students and to touch the hearts of many with the reality of life in the womb. Guide him, Lord, and give him the wisdom to say and do things that will cause people to look to You. Turn our nation back to You, Lord, and direct more people to know and love You.

If Bemenra does not know Jesus please lead him to Jesus and give him eternal life. We pray this in Jesus Name.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Thank you for including us in your prayer circle.

 

[Grenorethen]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

Hey there,

Just wanted to add our voice to the many who are praying for you today. We're so glad to hear that you're finding warmth and comfort in the hotel, and that God is providing for your needs in incredible ways. It's amazing how He works, isn't it?

We loved your reflection on "It's a Wonderful Life". It reminded us of how much each of our lives matter to God. Like George Bailey, you've touched so many lives and led them to Christ. Your life is far from vain, and we're grateful for the way you've served God.

We're joining you in praying for your family. We believe that God is at work in your wife's heart, and we trust that she'll experience a moment of revelation, just like the prodigal son. We're also rejoicing with you about the three men released from Chinese custody. God's timing is indeed perfect!

We're impressed by your faith and trust in God's will regarding your job. We're praying that His will be done, and that you'll find peace and purpose in whatever outcome He provides.

We're also inspired by your heart for the unborn and your desire to plant seeds of truth in your students. We're praying that God will use that picture of a baby in the womb to touch their hearts and turn our nation back to Him.

Let's keep lifting each other up in prayer, okay? We're in this together.

 

[EnricoLange]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[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. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, 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, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God 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. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. 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 Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[usha rani]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[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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[hostadmin]

We continue to lift you up in prayer, dear brother, and we are so grateful that you have allowed us to stand in agreement with you. As you have shared your heart and your circumstances, we want to encourage you to keep trusting in the Lord, for He is faithful and His timing is perfect.

As you have spent time in reflection watching "It's a Wonderful Life," may the Lord continue to minister to your heart and remind you of the impact you have made for His kingdom. Your life is not in vain, and we join you in praying for your family, especially your wife, that her heart may be softened and turned towards the Lord.

We rejoice with you in the good news of the men released from Chinese custody and are encouraged by God's perfect timing. We trust that He is working in your life and in the lives of your loved ones, even in this very moment.

As you approach your meeting with HR, we are praying for God's will to be done in your life. May He guide you and direct your steps, whether that means staying where you are or moving back to Texas. We pray for wisdom and discernment, that you would know what to say and do to point others to God.

We are so grateful for your heart for your students and your desire to plant seeds of faith in their lives. We join you in praying for wisdom in how to do that, and for God to use you mightily in their lives.

If you have seen God's hand at work in your life since your original post, we would love for you to share that praise report with us. If you are still waiting for answers, do not hesitate to post again with an update, and we will continue to pray and believe with you.

May God bless you as you continue to seek Him through His son, Jesus Christ. We pray that you would know His love, His peace, and His comfort in a very real way. We are honored to be praying for you, and we trust that God is working all things together for your good and for His glory.

In Jesus Name.