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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!
"My husband and I have been meeting to talk. I also send him letters and cards which I know he has read based on responses to me. He stopped by on Valentine's Day and admitted that his life is a mess. He's begun to open up to me more since then. It breaks my heart to see how miserable he is. He called to apologize for something. I know the Lord is reminding him of the blessings he is missing. Praise God, the Holy Spirit is wooing my prodigal home." (Texas)
"Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything." Ephesians 5:22-24
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16
"This week my husband and I will celebrate three years of reconciliation. What an amazing journey this has been. We are also expecting our first child, something the doctors said would be impossible. All the credit goes to God, with thanks to Bob and Charlyne for sharing the truth when I needed to hear it." (Virginia)
"I am standing for my marriage and am praying that the love my husband felt for me in our marriage will return. Today we are going to the wedding of friends and this morning my husband told me that he loved me. Dearest Lord, thank You for these blessed signs." (Ireland)
“I have been so discouraged recently. My husband and I have been separated for a couple of years and he is moving to another state for medical residency. I have been crying out to God for answers, and I know that He hears and answers. EveryCharlyne Cares last week spoke personally to me and helped answer some of the questions I have been asking God. Thank you RMM for listening to God's leading. You have blessed us all so much. I will never give up standing. Even with all the circumstances, I know my miracle is coming soon, and I know others miracles are coming soon too! Keep praying!” (Washington)
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"This year I told our family I only wanted prayers for my prodigal husband, no gifts for Christmas. He not only spent time with all our family, but also a little time with just me. He thanked me for his gift and wished me Merry Christmas and gave me a hug. A small step but I have been praying and waiting for this to happen for years. I am thankful to the Lord for this and I am looking forward to the bigger miracle of a restored marriage in the Lord's time." (Texas)
“Yesterday my husband showed up unexpectedly at our house as we were on our way to the boys’ football games. He rode with us and even sat with me during the entire first game. After the game the boys told him that they missed him and was glad he came; he told them he missed them. Thank You Lord for working on the other side of the mountain.” (Virginia)
"My husband's adultery tore our marriage apart. I finally moved out of our home and into an apartment with our kids. After a brief reconciliation we split up again. It had been months since my kids and I had seen or heard from him. Suddenly two weeks ago, he came to see our sons and brought them several gifts. I know that this is a sign that prayers work. I'm still standing on God's promises! God started a good work in my husband and I know that He is faithful to complete it. Never give up fellow standers." (Georgia)
“Last night we were having a storm so I'd kept the TV on the Weather Channel while I was cleaning house. In my mind I heard ‘go turn the Channel to Channel 3,’ the local Christian Channel. There was a pastor speaking a message of encouragement to ‘the woman who has been praying for years that her husband would come home. Continue in your prayers because God is sending him home.’" (Georgia)
“Early on in my stand, when I still didn't know what standing was, I visited a church and the guest speaker asked me to step out of my seat and come to the altar. Without me speaking or him knowing anything about my life, this man told me that my marriage would be restored and that we would not get divorced, that the Lord would not allow it to come to pass. Almost two years later, my divorce is still pending. My faith is being tested in the fire. A couple of Fridays ago as I cried out desperately to the Lord, He led me to Isaiah 7:7 ‘It will not take place; It will not happen.’ I asked the Lord if He was confirming the Word He gave me early in my stand. I even sent a text message to another stander texting her this verse God had led me to. The next day I got a text message from this stander saying, ‘God has a sense of humor. Check out the Saturday testimonies from Rejoice. Someone quoted Isaiah 7:7.’ Praise the Lord! He does speak!” (Florida)
"Today my husband told me he loved me today. Praise the Lord for whom all blessings flow." (New Jersey) (A PS from Pompano - This brief testimony should be a wake-up call for each of us who have a spouse within earshot to use those three magic words much more often. It means so much to our beloved.)
"My husband served me with divorce papers the day after our anniversary. The next day he returned to the city he lives in. He told me that he presented them to the OW in hopes that she would resume her relationship with him. She didn't. He has been in daily communication with me and has turned to God because of his desire for the relationship with the OW. The Lord has been faithful to me and has helped me to forgive my husband and the OW and focus on what He is doing in my husband's life. He is answering my prayers. He has removed the OW, my husband is seeking Him (regardless of the reason or circumstance) and he has started going to church, praying and reading the Word of God. He has even said that he wants our family to move to the city he is currently living in. The effectual fervent prayers of the righteous man availeth much.James 5:16 (KJV). I know that God is going to turn my husband's heart back to our family. My trust is in God and God alone." (Oklahoma)
“At the end of the summer my husband moved us into a home near his work. He had been gone for nearly three years before restoration. Though I was reluctant to leave the area where we lived for many years, God in his goodness has supplied much Christian fellowship and many friends in a short time. Restoration is happening all through our family between four generations. Miracles do happen and God is rebuilding our family on the Rock of Jesus Christ. Praise be to God! I hope this is of encouragement to others to know that God can restore a very large and diverse family. He does more than we can think or imagine.” (Canada)
"Yesterday was our second hearing. My daughter and I fasted and praised God all day, believing that Lord has won this battle. I wanted more time so that God could work on my husband's heart. When I called the court they told me that the divorce won't go through unless I return to the country and attend the final hearing. Praise God." (United Kingdom)
"I understand that the Lord wants my full attention in order to prepare me for my wife’s return. He confirmed the work He is doing in me is during prayer time. I told the Lord that I know that I have only been living this way for a year, but it has been the best year of my life. It was surprising to hear those words come out of my mouth, but so sweet to know that the Holy Spirit lives in me and has made me glad with the joy of His presence." (Florida)
"Last week our family pet grew very ill. Unfortunately, I had to have our beloved pet put to sleep. I called my spouse from the animal hospital to tell him what had happened. We cried together. When I arrived home I had multiple email from my spouse, each one with a photo of me and our pet over her life. I give God the glory for allowing my spouse to remember the photos and for putting it on his mind to send them to comfort me." (Ohio)
"I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ." Ephesians 3:16-18
“Praise the Lord God is moving. My husband was pushing this divorce and had a court date set before he told me. He was anxious to be done with it, but God moved somehow. Now he is holding it up. When we spoke a few weeks ago he asked if anything else would hinder it; before I thought, I answered it is in God's hands now. He may still answer, but to God be the glory for the delay! He is in control no matter what happens and I thank Him for building my testimony of His goodness! Lord, I acknowledge Your hand in the small miracles which add up to big miracles! Thank You Lord and I love You more each day!” (Texas)
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“I just wanted to drop a line to thank you once again for your prayers for the return of my unsaved husband several years ago. We just had our 27th anniversary. Our marriage is going great. He is a Christian man and we are closer and stronger than we ever were. I believe him leaving me was for the best, but at the time I didn't understand. God was preparing us both for a better walk in life. My new saying now is...Our God is stronger than Satan, Amen!” (Florida)
"After finding out about my husband’s affair, my mind was made up that I was getting a divorce. Praying to God that my next husband would be a good and faithful one, God spoke to me. He said 'You already have a husband. Just be patient.' Being patient is easier said than done but I wanted to obey God. My husband remained in our home. As I relied On God, His Word and promises, it became easier. With much prayer and fasting my husband’s actions began to change. Then one day he apologized for hurting me and our family. He thanked me for staying by his side and keeping our family together. God is good." (Illinois)
"God sent devotional messages my way to let me know that I'm closer to the victory than I think. Now I know I can't give up." (New York)
"On Mother's Day I was upset because I did not receive anything or hear from my prodigal husband. I cried out to God that night and the next day my husband called to wish me a belated Happy Mother's Day. Thank You, Jesus for hearing my cry." (Virginia)
"For months I had not heard anything from my husband after his abandonment of us. My miracle is coming home soon. He is clean from drugs, alcohol and more through the miraculous deliverance of my Father in Heaven. I give Him all the praise and I have told everyone to prove my God can do anything." (South Carolina)
“I have faith God will restore my marriage. I prayed for a New Year miracle. I also learned more about myself that day and wanted to say I was sorry to my husband. I didn't because I didn't want to interfere in God's work. I know God's way is the best way and His timing is the perfect timing. When the fireworks went off, I started to cry because I missed him. Suddenly around 2 A.M. I got a text saying he was at a friend’s without the OW and started to think of me. He still loved me. I am not sure what he means by all this but I want to thank God for softening his heart because he hasn't texted he loves me since he left. I also got an opportunity to text I was sorry for hurting him. Praise, praise God.” (Australia)
"After months of fear and despair, I am finally settled in the Holy Spirit. I have more peace than ever before, despite the anger and hatred I see. I thank God for showing me who I am. I am just happy. I never knew I would ever be happy again. I am waiting for my miracle of marriage restoration and healing. Glory be to God who holds me in His palms." (Colorado)
“I see Covenant Transport trucks quite often in my area so the excitement of them has worn off. I travel two highways to and from work but have NEVER seen the trucks on the shorter highway I travel. I prayed to see a truck on the second less traveled highway. NOTHING! I have been unhappy at work and am actively seeking a job closer to home. I wrote a supplication to God and asked for a job at a place I applied to SEVEN times and never got a call back. I got an email from the HR Department of that company asking me to call for an interview. They sent it on FRIDAY before I asked God! They are now considering me for TWO positions! It’s a 5 minute walk instead of the 90 minute drive each way to work! Oh yeah, and I saw that Covenant Transport truck which on the shorter highway! THANK YOU GOD!” (Maryland)
“The Lord has restored communication with my spouse. He even agrees that we need to get back together but does not know how. He has asked me to pray so that God can help him break up with the OW. I am grateful to God because when two agree on earth the Lord is in our midst. Let’s continue standing because God does change circumstances for the better. He will never leave us nor forsake us.” (South Africa)
"Three years ago, my prodigal came home. The journey was amazing, and the road long and hard, but worth it. Last night I truly believe God started our ministry to married couples. Thank you for your guidance and listening to the heart of God. We are counseling a couple who has never heard what it means to stand for your marriage. I gave them your website, as well." (Colorado)
“My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you.” Job 42:5
"God gets all the glory! This ministry is an awesome tool from God for an individual like myself to stand for my marriage. I serve a faithful God who delivered my husband from a non-covenant marriage. Now my husband and I are doing business together. I am still praising God." (Ohio)
“I am so excited with what the Lord is doing for my marriage. I saw my husband on Christmas Day. The Lord actually opened up the door for us to communicate. He also called a few weeks later wanting to talk. I prayed for the Lord to allow my husband and I to communicate before the year was up. He granted my prayer. God is so good. My doors are open and I am walking in with God’s hand in it. In the Name of Jesus, I say thank You and I love You." (Georgia)
"I told my daughter how God doesn’t always answer our prayers the way we want but answers the way that God intended and is best for us. Well God is meeting our finances as only He can. Today I got a raise, my neighbor is tossing extra shifts to my husband, my parents gave gas money, and my mom made lunches for me to take to work. I was able to memorize my first Bible verse, Psalm 37:5" (Oregon)
"I am grateful and thankful to the Lord for allowing me the opportunity to be a witness of His faithfulness. There been so many things that God has done. I just want to share a few. It is going on three years that my husband has been back in my life. He has been to church with me and he is helping me with my college courses. We have spent some time together and are in business together which God is blessing. I still believe that we will legally be remarried in God’s time and all glory will go to God.” (Ohio)
“After many months of separation I do see the Lord working. My husband has not had the finances for a lawyer and he left the OW right before Christmas. He continues to pay all of our bills allowing my son and I to stay in our home. I feel like any plans my husband makes the Lord is having the final say. PTL! I have been crying out to the Lord for a restored marriage. I don't know how long this will take but I continue to trust the Lord.” (Florida)
“My stand was being discouraged by my family, so this week I asked God to show me one more time if I was to continue my stand. Yesterday, I realized that there was a missed call from an auto company on my cell phone. I immediately thought of my husband. I told God if this call was for my husband then it meant that I will continue to stand. A message had been left for my husband to call a number back. I was excited and confused at the same time. Why would my husband give my cell phone number as the contact for his car application? I texted him the message and number and received a text from him asking me to call. When I called him, my husband told me that he never applied for a car but he missed me and wanted to see me. He came over to our home that night and gave me a big hug. In our talk, he said ‘I don't think I will make it to Heaven, I feel so far from God.’ Immediately I knew God had called me to stand for my husband. Whether my suddenly comes now or later I will stand.” (Maryland)
“I am thankful that my husband and I text every day. Last night, he told me to remember his mother’s birthday next Sunday. I am so happy that I still can celebrate my mother-in-law’s birthday with him. Only God can do this.” (California)
"Sunday I prayed to God to talk to my prodigal and send him to church. I asked the Holy Spirit to inform the pastor to speak of marriage and divorce. The service was almost over and in came my prodigal. The pastor started speaking of how destroying a marriage is worse then destroying a church. God is great and He hears us." (California)
"The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him...but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing." Psalm 34:7-8,10
“It is rare to see Covenant Transport trucks in my area, but today while driving, I spoke to God and asked for a sign - more specifically to see a Covenant Transport truck to let me know He is working on moving mountains and restoring our marriage. Within minutes, one drove by. I also turned on the Gospel station to hear the song ‘Hold On.' God is wonderful and He is certainly letting me know that restoration is coming our way. We all need to continue to stand and trust in the Lord. We may not always see what we want to see, when we want to see it, but believe He is working miracles behind the scene. PTL! Many thanks to RMM and my thoughts and prayers are with all the standers and prodigals.” (Ohio)
"And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation." Luke 1:46-50
"After I read your devotional on 'Lord, Help Me', I went down on my knees asking God to show me a sign that He is working on the other side of the mountain. As the date to a court's order is closing in, I needed an encouragement to the Word God has given me in Romans 4:5. God came through for me the next day with a text message from my prodigal. God answers our prayers at the most unexpected hour. Thank You, Father for being faithful and steadfast. I know You are watching over me, guiding me and listening to my prayers." (Singapore)
“I am sending this testimony that I thank God for the communication suddenly happening from my prodigal wife! God is moving in a special way. We could not even hold a conversation with each other without trying to hurt one another! We have a long way to go, but I know that God is able! We have a date and I praise God because He is up to something and I thank Him in advance!” (Texas)
"I would like to thank the Lord for all He has done for me. There is increased communication between my husband with deep sharing from His heart to mine, though He is still in the far country, He has confessed that He is very unhappy. The Lord also miraculously touched my car of a mechanical problem that had not been able to be fixed for a year. After crying out to the Lord in prayer the condition totally disappeared." (Tanzania)
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18
“I found out a few weeks ago that my separated husband has returned to the church. He has been attending Sunday and Wednesday nights since around Super Bowl time. This was about two weeks after he had asked if I would contest if he filed for divorce. The case was never filed. Needless to say, I felt like I was walking on air. I felt like I could fly. God is working on His heart. I believe God is moving!” (Texas)
"Today our Pastor spoke on Restoration. We sang a song that said... "I'm reaping the harvest God promised me, take back what the devil stole from me. And I rejoice today, I will recover it all." He encouraged us "Go take it back, God is with you." It was very encouraging! I know He's working behind the scenes. During this three year separation from my prodigal, God has blessed me very much. My biggest blessing...my son was baptized last October. God's been telling me to trust Him this year and I'm feeling so in love with my Lord and Savior. Thank You, Lord!" (California)
"The kids and I waited the whole day for my husband to come home. Late in the day he sent me a text to see what I wanted for Mother's Day dinner. He cooked the entire dinner and brought me chocolate covered strawberries. When he was leaving, the Lord prompted me to apologize for not being a good wife to him. I hugged him and he responded. The Lord is working to soften both our hearts." (Texas)
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