I keep asking for prayers because I ...

[Bemenra]

I keep asking for prayers because I believe in prayer and I need them. I badly need them. My foreign-born wife left me. Our job in Alaska was complete. She and my step-daughter were going overseas to visit family. I took our boys back to Texas to begin work as a teacher and to set up our home. As I taught, she and a sister in Christ took my boys. It was the day I finally got paid. The boys and I had struggled waiting for that first paycheck. It was one of the saddest days of my life. I am surprised I am still alive. I love my wife. In my heart, I love her and forgive her. I have begged God for reconciliation, open doors, etc. So far, nothing. God has given me a temp job in CA. I have flown here 4x now since August 2023. I don’t know why God has given me this temp job when other consistent jobs have gone by the wayside. I have begged God to give me one of the jobs I applied for in Alaska. Nothing. I feel like Job by the trash heap all alone. My own family has treated me like Job’s friends. I preached last Sunday at a congregation needing a preacher. I will go there again on 8/4. I’m trying to serve and stay in faith. In this journey, I flew to WA and UT to try out for ministry jobs. They both loved me but being by myself caused them not to hire me. I am exhausted. I “feel” like God is doing something. I’ve started walking with focused intention, lifting weights. I’ve lost nearly 40 lbs, I’ve read the Psalms 12-13x since my birthday (Oct). I miss my wife (###) deeply. I miss my children with every cell in my body. I pray my wife’s heart will be softened and she will repent. I have seriously contemplated death though I would not harm myself. I’ve begged God to take me. I’ve hiked across the Golden Gate Bridge and hiked back in the woods all alone. I am mentally exhausted. I need strength. I need a consistent job. I need to get out of limbo. When I moved to AK, I started over twice in 4 years. My situation has not allowed me to be settled. I’m like a feather in the breeze, trying to keep in faith. Thank you for every prayer.

 

[Articles]

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You today on behalf of ###, who is enduring a season of profound heartache and uncertainty. Lord, You see the pain and the struggles that ### faces daily. Your Word tells us in Psalm 34:18, "Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit." We pray that Your comforting presence be felt deeply by ### during this trying time.

Father, ###'s heart is heavy with the separation from a beloved wife and children. We ask for Your divine intervention in this family situation. We pray that You soften ###'s heart, bring repentance and reconciliation, and restore their family according to Your will. Your Word in Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future." May ### find hope and trust in Your perfect plan.

Lord, ### is also facing employment challenges and feelings of instability. We ask that You provide a consistent job that aligns with ###'s skills and calling. Open doors that no man can shut, and shut doors that are not in Your will. As it says in Philippians 4:19, "My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." We claim this promise for ###, that every need will be met abundantly.

In this season of feeling like Job, we pray for strength and perseverance. Your Word in Isaiah 40:31 encourages us, "But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint." Renew ###'s strength, Lord. Grant peace of mind, clarity of purpose, and the endurance to continue walking in faith.

Father, we lift up ###'s mental and emotional well-being. Guard against thoughts of despair and replace them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, as promised in Philippians 4:7. Surround ### with supportive and loving community, and let Your love be a constant source of comfort.

We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your unfailing love and Your perfect timing. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[EnricoLange]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Bemenra]

Thank you the prayers. I appreciate so very much.

 

[CJL80]

Praying for your requests. ### Amen

 

[Urorenn]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Urorenn]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Bemenra]

Thank you very much.

 

[hostadmin]

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