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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!
"I was having a down day, questioning God silently about my stand and eating cereal with my young daughter, when suddenly out of the blue she crossed her arms and declared, 'I'm waiting.' When I asked what for she responded, 'I'm waiting for Daddy.' Thank You Lord for your affirmation and encouragment." (New Jersey)
“I am the prodigal in my marriage, and I have been praying fervently for my husband to give me a second chance. The Lord told me that on Easter Sunday he would guide us...and He did through a Veggie Tales movie. He knows we like cartoons. When I told my husband this, he said that he also felt like God was preparing him for this day. God is so amazing, just when I thought there was no more hope He softened my husband's heart and is helping us on the road to recovery. It has been worth the wait to be reunited with the only man on this earth I ever loved.” (Texas)
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." Psalm 46:10
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"I was feeling down as my birthday was coming and I have not spoken to my prodigal spouse in quite some time. I cried out to God for Him to place me on my prodigal's mind and possibly for a remembrance from my prodigal in some form. As He always does, God went above and beyond my request as I received a card in the mail with a joke we shared during our marriage. God is so good." (North Carolina)
"I finally gave up everything to God, asking Him to be my husband because I want to seek a more intimate relationship with Him. As my Husband, God is providing for me in every way. Thank You, Jesus." (Florida)
"I am sharing the good I'm seeing and choosing not to look at all the little ways Satan is trying to discourage me. Today my husband spent most of the day with us having a garage sale. The earned money is for our family vacation. My husband is going on vacation with our family. This is a miracle and is stirring interest of many who have been watching from the sidelines. Praise the Lord." (New Mexico)
“I decided to participate in Lent and fasted an activity that would usually prevent my quality time with God. I have to say, when you aim to live a life like Christ, the devil gets busy. During Lent, my husband agreed for us to remain friends and during that time, only through the grace of God, I was able to show him unconditional love. Towards the end of Lent, my husband was granted the divorce and he ended the friendship. Instead of feeling defeated, I felt a peace and was empowered to continue the battle on my knees. Again, only because of God, I still love and forgive my husband. I received an answered prayer from listening to Charlyne's last conference call, that this is my calling. If I chose to accept, I will gain victory through the blood of Jesus Christ with another prayer that will be answered and that is the resurrection of my marriage. Keep your eye on the prize and the One who rewards them.” (Missouri)
"On Valentines Day, my prodigal husband took our family to a museum and a movie. I know who holds tomorrow and God's plan for my husband and our family will prevail over satan's lies." (Florida)
"I read 'Charlyne Cares' today about the fig tree. I've said the same to my husband about his relationship with the other woman. On a distance it seems right, but up close it has no true fruit. In Jesus, name we can pray against such relationships, and it will wither from the root because it is not of God." (Norway)
"My husband and I have been separated. Yesterday he said he was committed to making our marriage work and that he would be moving back home. I have been thanking the Lord for the past two days for doing what He said He would do. God Bless you both and your entire ministry." (Michigan)
"I don’t know how many times I told God that I couldn’t do it any more. Every time He picked me up and carried me until I could again walk the road to marriage restoration. I am reminded of going through child birth. Many times I would tell the doctor that I needed to stop. It was just too hard. As soon as that precious baby was born I was grateful that I had not quit. Now instead of a baby, I have a precious new husband." (Oklahoma)
"I was in a card store yesterday. One of my favorite songs came on the radio with a line that says, 'I need a sign to let me know you're here.' I saw a gift book titled 'Married for Life.' God gave me what I needed. He is so good." (Vermont)
“Revelation 12:11 says:They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony;...'So often in my stand I have come to RMM for encouragement and hope. God has done some awesome things as I stand for total and complete restoration. He has led me in these recent weeks to specifically intercede for the Court room. I am amazed each time I pray how God fills me with compassion and love as I pray for other marriages. Just yesterday, still standing, my heart was so heavy and through the tears I cried out to God. Before the day was done, my Lord sent me two powerful women of God who know nothing of my situation, who were led to pray for me. Be encouraged dear ones, restoration will come!” (Connecticut)
"I received a message from my spouse telling me to stop sending correspondence about our daughter. He blames me for the lack of communication between them and wants nothing more to do with us. I cried out to God because of the hurt. In the beginning of my stand I dreamed about remarrying in Hawaii. While cleaning out old emails last night I found two emails from trips to Hawaii. I immediately felt peace. When all seemed so hopeless, God reassured me that He had not forgotten His promise to restore twice as much as what was lost. I'm so thankful to my Heavenly Father for His faithfulness." (Delaware)
"In recent years I have been struggling financially and had to work two jobs, neither of which was in the field I went to college for. I have been praying for God to make a way for me to only need to work one job, preferably a job in my career field, but if not that would be ok so long as it was only one job. God answered in a huge way. In a period of days I applied for and was offered a job in my career field, with paid health coverage and paying more than both of my other jobs combined. It is also close to where my husband lives. God always comes through." (West Virginia)
"I received a copy of a retirement plan from my spouse that his company has given him. He wanted me to know about it and to make me aware that I was listed as the beneficiary. This is the first time since we separated that the company renewed their contract with him. God is so good to both of us." (Texas)
Trust in theLord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:3-4
“Glory to God! My husband came home after being gone some months. He told me he kept feeling like something was pulling him back home. He has taken the initiative to get Christian counseling and is asking others to pray for us as we work through this. We have a lot to work through, but I trust in Him to help us create an even stronger marriage. I am rejoicing and want to tell everyone that God is in the miracle business!” (Arkansas)
Our God is amazing. For Mother's Day, my husband said ‘no’ to dinning with us because he had other plans, but he was coming over to borrow the car and to say hi to the kids. I prayed and asked God for strength to still have a good day. God put a song of hope in my heart like He has been the past few weeks. My husband came and surprised me with a cake and dragonfly balloon. He said my little girl made him promise to get something. I had time to write a quick thank you card before he had to leave. He read it right away and gave me a hug. God is definitely softening his heart into a heart of flesh. This was the best Mother's Day ever. Thank You Lord!” (Louisiana)
“It’s been a year already and in my heart I have been singing: Through it all, through it all, I’ve learned to trust in Jesus and I've learned to trust in God, through it all I have learned to depend upon His Word. God is been good to me and to our children. Though my husband is not yet home, I know He will bring my husband back in His perfect time. Thank you RMM for your daily inspirational words.” (South Africa)
“I want to thank Rejoice Marriage Ministries, Charlyne and her family for the wonderful work they are doing for the Kingdom of God. Because of your wonderful teachings, devotions and caring heart for the lost, I'm a changed and transformed person today. I had head knowledge of God but not heart knowledge. Your teachings and listening to Stop Divorce Radiochanged my way of thinking and helped me grow daily in God. It's been a journey standing in the gap for my beloved husband but I give God all the glory, honor and praise for my valley experience because I now have a personal relationship with my Lord and Savior. I had my own Damascus Road experience as Paul did. He touched my heart and transformed me into His own image. Thank You, Charlyne for your obedience to God, your willing heart to yield to Him and stand in the gap for all standers around the world.” (Ohio)
“I have been standing for my marriage for a few months and this last week has really shown God's faithfulness. After having a miscarriage, my husband decided to drive the long distance to come and comfort me. Even though he had to leave it was a beautiful time and we both told each other that we loved and missed each other. PTL!” (West Virginia)
"Last Sunday the Lord spoke to me through the message about not giving up. As I lay in bed, on my door and ceiling was a bright rainbow. God was showing me that everything He promised me will come to pass." (New Jersey)
"I stepped out on faith and asked my husband if we could pray together when he picks up and drops off the kids. We are divorced. He said yes, and we have now prayed together two times. We plan to continue to pray. Praise God." (North Carolina)
"Yesterday my husband contacted me by text message for the first time in quite a while. Today as I prayed for my husband, I felt led to go up a road I had never driven before. At the top of the hill, there was a beautiful, although vacant, funeral home. My husband is a funeral director. One of his goals used to be to own his own funeral home by the time he reached his thirties. That is where he is. I am praying for that funeral home to be his funeral home." (South Carolina)
"We are both military and my husband flew our children back home from their visit with him. His return flight was delayed overnight because of snow. None of the hotels had rooms. My husband asked if he could sleep on my couch. Praise God, we stayed up all night playing games as a family. I thank God for giving me the opportunity to apologize in person and He blessed us with a rare opportunity to be a family prior to a dangerous deployment." (New York)
“I had come to a place where I didn't need a Covenant Transport truck as a sign but always looked anyway because I wanted to see one with my daughter. This morning, I happen to look over and the engine of the truck said Covenant Transport! It didn't have the truck bed that had the name over the whole side of the truck. It was on the driver's door right next to my daughter who was sitting in the front passenger seat. She had just the same excitement as me because we read Saturday Testimonies together. Praise the Lord! I love when He encourages my daughter and me together.” (California)
“We often read about the Lord is at work on the other side of the mountain. In Job 9:5we are reminded of this: ‘He moves mountains without their knowing it.’ What encouragement as we standers read promises from His Word! Another Scripture that really encouraged me recently is from Isaiah 28:16-22. For those prodigals who are in non-covenant relationships the Word lets us know from verse 18 that, ‘Your covenant with death will be annulled; your agreement with the grave will not stand...’ Jesus did come to destroy the works of the evil one. He brings princes to naught and reduces the rulers of this world to nothing.Isaiah 40:23. Thank You Jesus, You are the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords!” (Australia)
"Prodigals do come home! Praise our Mighty and Awesome God for working a miracle in my husband's heart. I started standing for marriage before I found Rejoice Ministries. My husband left me and our two small children including a new baby. He was gone for several months, filed for divorce and engaged to another. But through prayer, unconditional love and God's faithfulness, our marriage was restored!" (California)
The LORD confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them. Psalm 25:14
"God has really blessed my prodigal and I with such good communication even with our children. He even called me by a pet name when we said good bye." (Maryland)
"My husband is taking me out for a Valentine's day dinner. A few weeks ago he still wanted me to move out. Praise God." (Florida)
“Lately I have been feeling like I can no longer hear the Lord speak and I have been praying for a sign that was so clear that I could not miss it. Yesterday I was driving and saw a Swift truck stalled on the side of the road. I thought to myself that is just like my marriage restoration. It has not been swift and it appears to be stalled and dead on the side of the road of life. Within the next few minutes I saw a United truck and had a sense that it was for me. Then I saw a truck with only my husband's name on it in huge red letters! I have never seen a truck from this company before and was so amazed that I had to do a double take! If that wasn't enough, very shortly thereafter another United truck passed by and left no room for my own interpretation. Thank You Lord for renewing my faith that You are listening and care enough to speak to me in such a clear way.” (Tennessee)
“I have been separated from my husband for some years and in the last year the Lord has been my EVERYTHING. As I continue to grow in my relationship with Him, I am more secure in knowing that He has great plans for me, my husband and my sons. I give God the praise for a place to live and that I can look forward to finishing my BS degree without any loans. My God has been providing in the small and huge details of my life. I praise the Lord for your ministry and the standers' testimonies and especially the men who I look to for inspiration to stay the course. In this season, and in every season, the Lord has a mighty plan for you and He will work ALL things for HIS GLORY. The Lord bless you and keep you all.” (Virginia)
"I was working overseas in ministry when my wife left me. I returned to the USA to try to reconcile. I have prayed about ministry opportunities and God has provided! I volunteer in my church's children's ministry and recently presented the Gospel. Many children responded to Christ! Next month I go on a mission trip to Africa. God has provided ministry opportunities for me while he works on my wife's heart." (Florida)
"The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose water never fail." Isaiah 58:11
“At that time I will gather you; at that time I will bring you home. I will give you honor and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your fortunes before your very eyes,” says the LORD. Zephaniah 3:20
"Praise God! The week before going to court for our divorce hearing, I felt God place it on my heart to invite my husband to go to my new church. My first thought was, 'This is crazy,' and polling a few friends proved it. But God would not give me peace. So I sent him an email and sincerely invited him to church. To my surprise the answer was, 'What church and what is it like?' I replied and sent him the link for their website. By Saturday I hadn't heard a response, so I texted him and asked if he wanted to go. His reply that it was not a good idea since we would be divorced in a few days was crushing. But Praise God, last Saturday (a month after I had invited him) he texted me out of the blue and asked if I was going to church, and if so, he wanted to go! He picked me up and we went to church. Then afterward we spontaneously went to an estate sale (a past hobby) and then to lunch where I was able to share parts of my spiritual journey and talk to him about God! Obey and Trust!!" (Missouri)
“I am so thankful for Saturday testimonies. Today's testimonies brought me to tears because of the beauty of obedience to God through standers. God gave me more courage to write to the judge two more times about my marriage: ‘I will speak about your written instructions in the presence of kings and not feel ashamed.’Psalm 119:46. I used to be Agnostic who did not believe in miracles, but through this stand God has performed many miracles in my life. I would not have believed anyone who said I would quote scriptures to a judge one day and not think twice about it. This morning the Lord gave me Jeremiah 31, a scripture from the very beginning of my stand. Charlyne had a verse quoted on this morning's testimony page:‘Stop your crying and wipe away your tears. You will be rewarded for your work, declares the LORD.’ Jeremiah 31:16. Praise God! Keep standing, believing and praying. I'm praying and standing next to you.” (Arizona)
“A few months ago, our home was in such turmoil. I was disappointed to come to this after fighting for my marriage for 16 years. Prior to that, our middle child ran away from home. I was weak and weary from the physical and emotional pain but oftentimes, some friends would show up and pray for us when I was too tired and weary to do it myself. One day, I read about Moses and some battle he fought that lasted for 53 days. Somehow, I knew God was telling me that was also for me. Sure enough, after 53 days of intense standing in prayer, my husband called me and asked for my forgiveness with tears of repentance. We reconciled and I must say that he came home a changed man, and he is still changing to this day for the better. Meanwhile our son also came back home and we were finally reunited as a family. So I didn't have one but two prodigals coming back home!” (Canada)
"When I started standing I did it so God would change my prodigal. A few months on, I realized that I am the one who needed changing. My relationship with God is stronger than it has ever been and most of all I have learned to love my husband more than I ever did. Recently I have begun to see a change in my prodigal, a softening of his heart. This ministry is heaven sent." (United Kingdom)
“There has been absolutely no communication with my husband for a long time and a few months ago he moved out. Despite no contact, he has paid the house rent for the last two months, which is nothing short of a miracle. It’s been quite a while that I have been out of job! God is speaking and my beloved, unbelieving husband is listening! Praise Jesus, my Adonai! This is the beginning of another month and I’m expecting a great move of God. I thank God that this time apart is used to draw me closer to my Creator.” (India)
“I prayed that God would show me He was working. God spoke softly, ‘You have not read My Word today, open your Bible.’ I took it out, but did not open it, searching instead for clothes. Again a nudge, open your Bible. I obeyed, opening it to the introduction page for Lamentations. ‘This is not a scripture,’ I cried. I looked down and read that this is a book about pain but with hope in God, and at the bottom 3:22-23: Because of the Lord’s faithful love we do not perish, for his mercies never end. They are new every morning: great is Your faithfulness.I turned to3:25. The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the person who seeks Him. When my hope begins to fail, I will look to these verses as a reminder that God is greater than my problems.” (Tennessee)
"Yesterday both my prodigal and I pulled into a fast food place at the same time from opposite directions. We ended up having lunch together. I followed Charlyne’s 'Zip my Lips' and I listened to him. Only God could have orchestrated that, showing me that He is working on our marriage. I had not seen nor spoken with my prodigal in a year. (I had on my RMM pin.)" (Minnesota)
"Months ago I was searching the Internet for Christian marriage restoration and found Rejoice Marriage Ministries, Inc. I did not realize what would happen with my marriage, but God did and I know that's why He led me to this ministry. I am standing and keeping my eyes on the Lord. My husband has filed for divorce but the Lord has told me He will restore our marriage. Our first court date was postponed. I know God is working. Thank You, Jesus." (Connecticut)
"I prayed that God would show me anything I am doing or not doing that is hindering His work. The next day I had a bad report about something my spouse had done and I was angry. I listened to Charlyne's weekly teaching 'Forgive Them,' thinking I had already forgiven. The story Charlyne shared was similar to what had happened to me. I realized both that I need to keep on forgiving and that God had answered my prayer. Thank You, God." (United Kingdom)
He who forms the mountains, creates the wind, and reveals his thoughts to man, he who turns dawn to darkness, and treads the high places of the earth- the LORD God Almighty is his name. Amos 4:13
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26
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