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Below you will find a sampling of testimonies from standers and prodigals that will encourage you in how God is moving in their lives.
Each Saturday in Charlyne Cares we publish testimonies from people around the world. You can subscribe to Charlyne Cares by visiting charlyne.org. You can submit your own testimony by visiting our testimony submission page!
“...But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15b
"After months of not talking and fighting, my husband suddenly came home. Before that I felt the Lord telling me to get ready. Praise God." (Hawaii)
"Thank you Rejoice Ministries for helping me to keep my faith in God's promises and answering my daily prayers. My wife has returned to me and we are forgetting the past and having a new beginning together. Everyone is rejoicing with us. God does deliver but first we must draw close to Him and never doubt. Encouraging devotional messages from your ministry helped me through this time. I'm sure God will use us to help others in similar situations. Thank you so much and may God continue to bless your ministry." (New Zealand)
“Monday night is usually a very bad night for me to have time off, but last Labor Day was different. Everything that would keep me from attending Rejoice Pompano was removed. This included my wife wanting to watch my children for the evening without me asking. While I was driving, I prayed and asked God if this was coincidence, or if I was meant to be in Pompano. Two minutes later I saw the most beautiful and distinct DOUBLE rainbow I had ever seen. Praise God for the beauty of His world and continuing to give such a weak man signs that You are near.” (Florida)
"My husband was a prodigal spouse for years. I too had given up, and was moving on. Towards the end of this year my husband gave his life to the Lord Jesus. He asked if he could go to church with us, and before the minister could complete the altar call, my husband went forward with tears streaming down his face. God is at work." (Illinois)
"I spent the last week fasting and praying for supernatural intervention from God. On my way home today from work I saw a license plate that read Isaiah 62 and then I saw a Covenant truck. I started praising the Lord and thanking Him for what I know He has already done in my marital situation and for what I know without a doubt He will continue to do. To God be all the Glory. He is worthy of all praise, honor and glory." (Ohio)
“PTL! The week before Easter a friend of mine had a revelation through a dream of things to come. Just a week after her dream and Easter, I have experienced my Easter miracle. My beloved has accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. PTL! I had been praying for the Lord to send workers into his harvest field (Matthew 9:37-38). The Lord has answered; he has chosen my mom to be the person to guide him to the Lord. Thank You Jesus for so many suddenlies during Easter time.” (Dominican Republic)
"For the first time in over a decade the Lord made a way for my spouse to be with my children and I on both Thanksgiving and Christmas this year. It was obvious that the Lord was working on my spouse's heart since he spoke about many memories that he had about our lives together. He even remembered events I had forgotten. I got a hug from him on Christmas Day. He said that he was living alone. God is using the heart attack he suffered to soften his heart." (Vermont)
"I received a notice that my husband had divorced me by default in another state. I was devastated. I had been keeping my lips zipped the last few months on urging from the Lord. Yesterday the Lord led me to write my husband a long letter sharing my heart. He called me last night and we had a beautiful conversation for several hours. God is moving and I praise Him greatly." (Arizona)
As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. James 5:11
"My husband and I have not spoken since he moved out. I have prayed for us to communicate, but only in God's timing. Out of nowhere I saw him while driving and we have been talking ever since. This was my confirmation that the Lord really does hear my prayers and He is moving in my marriage. Praise God." (Indiana)
Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” John 11:40
"My husband had an affair. For months I fought in my own strength and rules, eventually landing in the hospital. My husband asked for a separation. The situation appeared hopeless. It went from bad to worse. But the Lord has restored our marriage, gave us a fresh start, renewed love and renewed marriage vows. I thank the Lord for the grace He gave me to not give up. My faith, the size of a mustard seed, was enough for Him to move mountains. All Glory to our Mighty Heavenly Father." (South Africa)
"The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory." Romans 8:16-17
"After a tear-filled lunch, my prodigal agreed to give me one more year of legal marriage, called his divorce attorney and stopped the process. I praise God for this chance." (Connecticut)
“One morning I was praying and asked the Lord since I have not had any contact with my spouse at this time, then could He give me a dream of things to come. Around ten minutes later there was a knock on my door and it was my husband! I was shocked because there has not been any communication between us and the only time he has come by is to bring our kids home. He came in and talked to me for a while and before leaving he grabbed me suddenly and gave me a hug. This was nothing but the Lord's handiwork. I give God all the glory and praise because He is changing my husband's heart.” (Oklahoma)
"After a year of separation and years of affairs and emotional addiction, and at the door of mediation and divorce, my husband of many years is moving back home today. The Lord answered intense prayers and fasting. Believe in His promises." (Texas)
"The Lord brought me to the story 'The Greatest Lover' by Bob for a reason. Everything that I had been questioning was answered. Today my husband and I were able to talk sensibly and really voice how we are feeling. I count it all joy because I know that the Lord is working on his heart." (South Carolina)
Praise be to the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy. The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. Psalm 28:6-7
“I have continued to pray throughout everything. My biggest prayer has been for my husband to find forgiveness in his heart and for him to find happiness. I am glad to report that we recently had a very nice conversation. The conversation ended with us telling each other that we still loved each other and that we wanted to be friends. We have continued talking and he wants us to become friends all over again and see if we can revive what we had lost. They say that sometimes you have to lose everything to know what you really had.” (West Virginia)
“At work I wear gloves and I accidentally threw my wedding ring in the trash which had been taken to the dumpster. After realizing what I’d done, I drove back to work and, in the dark, I fished out all of our trash bags. I was going on a date the following night because I've grown so lonely. Searching through the trash on my living room floor several times, the ring was nowhere to be found. I began to sob and told God if it was about the date I would not go. Right after the words came out of my mouth I turned around to find the ring on the floor behind me. I didn’t go. No more situational standing!” (Texas)
"I have been standing for a couple of years. At a very weary point, I met a couple who had been separated and divorced for a few years. The Christian wife prayed and waited. The husband returned and they were remarried. They each told me they were more in love and happier this time and told me not to give up. I knew this was God encouraging me. I shared Rejoice Ministries with them and they were so grateful to see all the restored marriages just like their own." (Wisconsin)
“'Then the nations around you that remain will know that I the LORD have rebuilt what was destroyed and have replanted what was desolate. I the LORD have spoken, and I will do it.’” Ezekiel 36:36
“For God does speak—now one way, now another—though man may not perceive it. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on men as they slumber in their beds, he may speak in their ears and terrify them with warnings, to turn man from wrongdoing and keep him from pride, to preserve his soul from the pit, his life from perishing by the sword.” Job 33:14-18
Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 13:13-14
We have been divorced for several years. My husband found another woman and moved out of state. I stood for the marriage and then simply prayed for his salvation. Two weeks ago after sending a text for his birthday he responded and said he would be in the area. We had a long dinner and have had many dinners since. He is working out-of-state for up to a year but we see it as time to get to know each other again. He left the other woman a while back, and was resigned to being alone. At our first dinner I told him I had forgiven him and Christ was the answer. We are on a road to healing and recovery and he wants to spend the rest of his life loving me. It has been a long journey and it is not over but I wanted to send this as a word of encouragement. Christ has to be the center of it all. There is hope and I am still overwhelmed at what is happening after all this time. I give God the glory! I know it is just going to get better.” (Washington)
"Listen to my prayer, O God, do not ignore my plea; hear me and answer me. My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught. . . But I call to God, and the LORD saves me. Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice. He ransoms me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me." Psalm 55:1-2,16-18
"My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken." Psalm 62:1-2
"When I prayed for a sign, our Lord overwhelmed me with confirmation that He will restore my marriage. I now have peace, I don't know how He will do it, but now I know He will. Praise Him, He is so faithful." (Tennessee)
"I feel twinges of pain seeing photos of my husband with his girlfriend and their daughter. But then, I trusted the Lord for my marriage restoration. Thank you, Bob and Charlyne because every time I look at the world, you point me back to look up to God and to His promises." (Philippines)
"After several months of separation with no contact, my husband called on July 4th to tell me and the children to have a safe holiday. He began to talk about marriage counseling and us getting back to together. He invited us to a game of his. That night he packed up and came home with me and the kids. This was after no contact and no hope other than the Lord for many months. It came so quickly. I pray now more than ever that we can be the husband and wife that the Lord requires us to be. Praise God." (Alabama)
"Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God." Psalm 90:1-2
"For months my husband has driven hours to pick up our kids every other weekend. Because of the hurt I have endured, I have not interacted with him at all, always greeting the kids inside our home. Last weekend, God instructed me to meet my husband when he arrived and ask for his forgiveness for the terrible ways I sinned against him. It was a healing moment for us both as I acted in obedience to God's Word, seeking forgiveness when I have done wrong." (North Carolina)
"I received a packet from you that included a strip of stickers that match the new billboard. I set them aside next to the computer. My husband saw the stickers and it struck him that even though he never moved out physically, he hasn't been home with the kids and I mentally or spiritually in a long time. He said those stickers made a huge impact on him and he felt so much regret. I praise God for His timely touches in our lives." (Pennsylvania)(A PS from Pompano-We are praising the Lord for how He is using the simple "Honey Come Home" message."
"Thank you Lord that in spite of separation you have placed it upon my prodigal's heart to provide for his family. I thank you for the blessing." (California)
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
“This is a testimony for all the faithful standers in the UK. We don't have Covenant Transport trucks over here and I've always felt a bit disappointed when I hear of standers crying out to our Heavenly Father for a sign and then they see a truck and they know they’re on the right path. At the beginning of my stand I saw a lorry (that's what we call them!!) with 'Marriages' on the side of it. I have been doubting that this was from God for a while now, but this week God placed it on my heart to research that lorry and share it with others. They are a family firm of bread makers with the surname 'Marriage', they proudly display their name in huge letters on the side of their vehicles and they deliver all over the country! So wonderful standers in the UK look out! God is moving and speaking to us. May our awesome God bring your 'Marriage' to you just at the right time.” (United Kingdom)
"God has blessed me to see how suffering, no matter how it enters into our lives, can be used to bring glory to Him and truth into our lives. I thank God for His hand in my life and how He can use all of this mess in my life and transform it into a message. To God be the glory." (Georgia)
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:19
"I have learned to show God's love consistently to my prodigal spouse. As a result, God has softened my prodigal's heart. He has been calling me, attending events and gave me gifts. I am learning to wait on God to move this mountain of divorce in His time." (Alabama)
“I have been praying that the LORD would heal my husband's relationship with his parents, especially his dad. During a conversation, my husband happened to mention that his dad had recently begun calling him every day to talk. I thank God for answered prayer and that God saw fit to let me hear of this answered prayer from my husband. My husband has no idea I have been praying for their relationship. I see God making all things new as He has promised me. One day it will be my husband's heart, and spirit and our marriage. Praise the LORD!” (North Carolina)
"The Holy Spirit led me to tell my husband that I loved him. I have not seen or heard from him. I was at my daughter’s home when the telephone rang and I answered. It was my husband and I was able to tell him that I loved him. God is always on time and I give Him all the praise and honor. God remains faithful." (Ohio)
"My dad told me this morning that he is praying for my spouse after months of him refusing to accept me standing for my marriage. He was once a prodigal himself so I could never understand why he was so against me praying my husband back home. Today's devotional was by far the best I have ever read. I can feel God moving in all aspects of my life even through all the tears and pain. Thank you Charlyne, Bob and RMM. Isn't it amazing how Bob is still affecting my life?" (Virginia)
“Reading the testimonies never fails to make me smile and lift my spirits up. Today, I was able to share with church friends that I envision my marriage as an example of God's power when He completely restores it and that I have a desire to be a husband-wife ministry team in the future. I’m excitedly waiting! Thank you RMM for the endless support, prayers and hope!” (Philippines)
"Although unemployed and bill paying is so uncertain, I had the nicest, most stress-free Christmas, focusing on the real meaning. Although difficult to do at times, I am stepping out not knowing how things will be taken care of, but trusting God will take care of my needs. Although my timing is not God's, He has not failed me." (Minnesota)
“I woke up Christmas day to birthday wishes! I was a little down to know my husband is still involved with the other woman but in spite of that God opened a door. I thank God and pray for more communication .” (Michigan)
"My children and I were having financial difficulties and thought we might have to move from our home. We prayed for help. I never told a soul about our problem. After a week, praise the Lord, we got exactly the amount we needed to save our home. I am so thankful. God is so wonderful to His people." (Texas)
"One of my children asked me why it was taking Daddy so long to come home. I said that I did not know. My young son responded by saying that he felt it was partly my fault. I asked why he felt that way. He said that it appeared to him by the way I was living that Daddy coming home was a back-up plan for me. It was an arrow to my heart, but I learned that he was right. I was not truly living in faith. I thank God for using my son to point that out." (South Carolina)
"My husband and I were supposed to work on our house to get it ready to sell while we were on vacation last week, but my husband has been working to make extra money. He decided we were going on vacation and we went. We had never been on a real vacation since we were married. God is working in our marriage to repair all the damage. My husband has even started wearing his ring again. I praise God because none of this would be happening without Him." (Illinois)
“I was the prodigal, now the stander. I just want to praise God for the things He is doing in my marriage. My husband’s heart is changing. He has not asked me to come home yet, but he told me the other day that he loves me more and more each day and has been feeling this way for a while. One of the things I pray daily is Ephesians 5:25. God answers prayer. I know he is restoring my marriage and I will be going home soon.” (Nevada)
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