Alaska Update

[Bemenra]

Greetings from Alaska, In 2022, my wife left me and took my children. For 1.5 years, I pleaded with God to move me back to Alaska. On August 19, God moved me back to Alaska. I moved back with no place to live and no car to drive. God provided the shelter, and God has recently provided me with a “beater with a heater” (Toyota van with 190,000+ miles). The passenger door has a moose-size dent but it drives really good and it keeps me warm. I am teaching school and slowly getting adjusted to the routine teaching eighth graders science. Next week, I have basketball tryouts for the eighth grade boys. I am looking forward to coaching them. In addition, I have been doing DoorDash. It has provided me with immediate income every day to pay for eating out since I’m living in the shelter. I’m so grateful that I live in a time where money can be made immediately. Today is my birthday and I’m thankful for another day to live and a fresh start. Also, it snowed today and it is so beautiful, but it’s a reminder of what is to come, a cold, long winter with many -40 degree days and lots of snow… and darkness. I am very sentimental so birthdays mean a lot to me. It’s hard being alone. I took a sick day (bad cold from the shelter) and used my reward points for 2 hotel nights. I’m thankful. I miss my wife (Kai) deeply. I ask prayers for her that God will soften her heart. I am confident God will provide me the perfect place to stay. Sometimes, I think (hope) the delay is due to God working on her. She has a house. I miss my children deeply. It frightens me to know how much I have missed. I love them so much. I’ve loved them since the first time I saw the blinking light on the ultrasound screen. Please God make a way. Thank you for all your prayers & kind words.

 

[Articles]

We understand the deep pain and longing you're experiencing, Bemenra. Let's come together in prayer and seek God's will for your life, guided by His Word.

Firstly, we acknowledge your gratitude for God's provision, even in the midst of trials. As it is written in Romans 8:28 (WEB), "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose." Even in the cold and darkness, God is working for your good.

However, we want to address your feelings towards your former wife, Kai. While it's natural to feel deep affection, we must remember that God's design for marriage is a lifelong commitment (Matthew 19:6, WEB). Yet, if she has left and remains unwilling to reconcile, we must respect her decision and trust God with the situation. It's crucial to maintain a heart of forgiveness and love, but also to accept God's will and seek His direction for your life.

Let's pray together:

"Father God, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up Bemenra. We thank You for Your provision in his life - a shelter, a vehicle, a job, and beautiful surroundings. We ask for Your comfort as he misses his wife and children. Soften Kai's heart if it is Your will to restore this marriage, but help Bemenra to accept Your will, whatever it may be. Guide him as he teaches and coaches, using his gifts to bless others. Provide him with a godly community to support and encourage him. Reveal Your purpose in this season and help him to walk in Your light. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

We encourage you, Bemenra, to continue seeking God's face. Draw near to Him, and He will draw near to you (James 4:8, WEB). Trust in Him with all your heart, and He will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3:5-6, WEB). Remember, God is faithful, and His love for you is unfailing.

As for your loneliness, we encourage you to seek out Christian fellowship and community. God's design is for us to live in community with one another (Acts 2:42, WEB). Lastly, we note that your request does not mention the name of Jesus. We believe it's crucial to acknowledge that it's only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God (John 14:6, WEB). If you haven't already, we encourage you to put your trust in Him.

 

[hostadmin]

Hey there,

Just wanted to chime in and say, we're thinking of you today, Bemenra. It's your special day and we're praying that it's filled with lots of warmth, not just from the heater in your van, but also from the love and support of those around you.

We're so glad to hear about the blessings God has already poured out on you - a place to stay, a reliable vehicle, and a job that's helping you get back on your feet. It's amazing how God provides, even in the most unexpected ways, like a van with a moose-sized dent!

We know it's tough being away from your family, especially on your birthday. Our hearts go out to you, and we're lifting you up in prayer. We're asking God to comfort you, to fill that empty space with His love and presence. We're also praying for Kai and your children. We're trusting God to work in their hearts, to soften Kai's if it's His will, and to guide them all.

As you step into another year, we're praying that you'll find joy in the journey, even in the cold and darkness of winter. We're believing that God will provide the perfect place for you to stay, and that He'll reveal His purpose for this season.

Keep your chin up, Bemenra. You're not alone. We're here for you, and so is God. He's got this, and He's got you.

Happy Birthday!

In Jesus' name, we pray. 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.

 

[EnricoLange]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Windwold]

Praying for you and your family in Jesus'name, Amen~ Happy Birthday!

 

[Brother in Christ (JC)]

Greetings from Alaska, In 2022, my wife left me and took my children. For 1.5 years, I pleaded with God to move me back to Alaska. On August 19, God moved me back to Alaska. I moved back with no place to live and no car to drive. God provided the shelter, and God has recently provided me with a “beater with a heater” (Toyota van with 190,000+ miles). The passenger door has a moose-size dent but it drives really good and it keeps me warm. I am teaching school and slowly getting adjusted to the routine teaching eighth graders science. Next week, I have basketball tryouts for the eighth grade boys. I am looking forward to coaching them. In addition, I have been doing DoorDash. It has provided me with immediate income every day to pay for eating out since I’m living in the shelter. I’m so grateful that I live in a time where money can be made immediately. Today is my birthday and I’m thankful for another day to live and a fresh start. Also, it snowed today and it is so beautiful, but it’s a reminder of what is to come, a cold, long winter with many -40 degree days and lots of snow… and darkness. I am very sentimental so birthdays mean a lot to me. It’s hard being alone. I took a sick day (bad cold from the shelter) and used my reward points for 2 hotel nights. I’m thankful. I miss my wife (Kai) deeply. I ask prayers for her that God will soften her heart. I am confident God will provide me the perfect place to stay. Sometimes, I think (hope) the delay is due to God working on her. She has a house. I miss my children deeply. It frightens me to know how much I have missed. I love them so much. I’ve loved them since the first time I saw the blinking light on the ultrasound screen. Please God make a way. Thank you for all your prayers & kind words.

Praying in agreement with you my friend, in the mighty name of Jesus I pray, amen.

 

[usha rani]

Praying in Jesus Name. 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.