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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 texted that he would join us for dinner on Valentine's Day. During prayer time my son prayed that his dad will bring a gift for me. When my husband arrived for dinner, he brought something for us. I thank God for all the things that He is doing. He really answers our prayers." (Philippines)
"I've been sick with the flu. Yesterday I prayed to the Lord to send someone to bring me soup. In the evening, my husband called to say he's coming over and he brought soup. I didn't even ask him to bring soup when I spoke with him. I know that was God. Thank You, Lord for Your goodness and faithfulness. I serve a Big God." (California)
"My husband and I haven't talked in a long time. I have been hearing from his parents how he is softening up. This is God working on my husband's hardened heart. To God be all the glory. Thank you for your daily devotional. It brings me the boost I need. Praise God." (Virginia)
"My husband has stopped contact with me and my children for many weeks. I asked God for a scripture and twice I received Malachi 4:6 (‘He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children.’) Yesterday my son called his grandpa and his daddy was there. He told my husband that he missed him and wanted to see him. Today I will be dropping them off for a visit. I checked the mail and received a letter from Rejoice Marriage Ministries with the scripture Malachi 4:6 confirming what God had promised me." (California)
"My husband is deployed overseas and the Lord is softening his heart. I have been praying for God to turn me inside out and change me, to soften my husband's heart and for positive communication. My husband and I talked and he has agreed to put off the divorce until he comes home next year. God is answering prayer and working on both sides of this mountain." (Georgia)
"Praise to God that He keeps giving me the strength to stand. I continue to pray that God will restore my marriage to the one I said vows to. He has sent email and has said where he is driving to. He has never picked up anything from the home. This marriage will be restored in God's time." (Kansas)
"My husband e-mailed me to set up a time to retrieve the rest of his belongings after our divorce was final. I couldn't even look at it. God visited me through the song 'He Sends His Love.' When the song started, I became covered head to toe in Holy Ghost bumps. It was such a strong reminder that God is with me throughout this difficult time. Our God is an awesome God." (Minnesota)
“I really didn't understand, know or believe in this standing because we were divorced last year. I truly thank the Lord for instructing me what to do. My husband and I had a hard time mending so eventually we separated then divorced. I literally thought it was over. The Lord Jesus directed my path to this site and I truly appreciate Him for His loving kindness towards my heart. I love Him and I've learned to put Him first.” (Texas)
“Yesterday my husband told me he is coming home. We are not restored yet; there is still a lot of restoration to be done as he is coming with a lot of walls, anger, etc., but he is coming. The Lord's foot is in the door.” (South Africa)
"Our church had a special program for children and their parents. My young son asked his father to take him. My husband didn't commit to anything. I told my son to pray and trust God and not to worry. During the day I would spot my son in a corner, eyes shut head bowed. At 6:53 P.M. my husband called saying he was on his way. My son took his dad to church and now firmly believes as he prays for God to bring his daddy home it will be done. Glory to God." (Florida)
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. I will be found by you,” says the Lord. “I will end your captivity and restore your fortunes. I will gather you out of the nations where I sent you and will bring you home again to your own land.” Jeremiah 29:11-14 (NLT)
“One day I was down and prayed to God about giving up. That same night I prayed, my friend call me while I was reading the Bible. The phone started to ring with my wedding song, not the usual song I have as a ringer. There is no way to accidently touch that phone and it changed that ringer. My wedding song meant everything to me. God gave me a sign not to give up. Now when I am down I think of God playing that song. Never give up.” (West Virginia)
“Praise God! My prodigal husband and I celebrated Christmas a few days early together. We both exchanged gifts and spent a wonderful evening together. I have learned that zipping my lips is the best advice I have ever received. God has been so good to me this last year. Even though our divorce was finalized this year, we are still married in God's eyes. God is changing my prodigal’s heart each day. I know that our suddenly is right around the corner. I give God all the glory, honor, and praise for all He is doing. I will continue to stand for all marriages forever. After all, ALLTHINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH OUR MIGHTY GOD!” (North Dakota)
"Thank you for being used to write ‘The Saved Seat.’ Since my stand I have kept my wedding band on my finger and saved a seat for my spouse. Two years later I read this book and it challenged me all the more. I praise the Lord that He is for marriage and desires healing and restoration. I continue to stand and believe that day will be in His timing." (Illinois)
"PTL! Our God is an awesome God! God hates divorce and his promise is real! He will restore your marriage, no matter how far your spouse thinks they are running to! God is there. When he promises a "New Marriage." My husband is wooing me. He has come home and God will fully restore our marriage. Keep praying, making God first!" (California)
“Several months ago my husband left me and our boys. In my brokenness, I cried out to the Lord, because I knew He was my only hope. I always believed in the power of prayer. I humbled myself before God, completely submitted my will to Him, gave Him my whole heart and began to obey the Word. I began spending all my spare time in His Word, in prayer and listening to worship music. The Lord started to speak to me. He told me to just trust in Him because He would restore my marriage in His time, if I would give Him total control. I kept my eyes on Him and off my circumstance. I learned to walk by faith and not by sight. When Satan was attacking the strongest, God was moving in my husband’s heart. Then my 'suddenly' happened. My husband came home. All the glory goes to God!” (Canada)
"Friday was my birthday and I had prayed and asked God to move my husband's heart that he would remember this day. The day came and went with no word and I cried out to God, expressing my disappointment but choosing to trust Him. The next morning I received a belated birthday wish from my husband after many years. To God be the glory for all He has done for me, for answering my prayer and for working on my husband's heart." (Delaware)
“I was the prodigal first for some months when GOD spoke to me to go home, but my husband could not forgive me and is in another relationship. I have been standing since then and I have had two court dates so far. The last court date was on Tuesday and my husband called and said he was not going, that he did not want a divorce. He still was not ready to forgive me and come home but he still loved me more than anything in the world. Hallelujah! I just wanted to share that much even though I do not have my big miracle yet. Please pray for us. I am so thankful to have found this website. Only GOD could have led me here.” (Maryland)
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"I am praising God for all the little things that are happening with my beloved over the last four months. It started with a few texts a week and then each week God adds a phone call or a stop by to check in or an actual date to the movies. We now have contact every single day in one shape or another. The other person is still in the picture, but I choose to praise my Lord for what I get every day. I am not going to lie; it has been a struggle and I do hurt. But I continue to believe what my Lord has spoken to my heart and soon God will suddenly make him to run away from her." (Pennsylvania)
"Nothing is too big for our God! I want to praise Him for what He's doing in my marriage. God is softening my wife's heart and taking away the selfishness and bitterness. It is still a work in progress but I can see His promises being fulfilled. Standers...know that God's will shall be done! And it's His will that you remain married! Don't listen to the enemy! He is out to kill, steal and destroy! Remain buried in God's Word and pray, pray, pray!" (Mississippi)
"At our church I shared with the priest that I was standing for my marriage but I was finding it very difficult. His reply was that if I have forgiven my wife and the other person and are standing for the restoration of my covenant marriage, then there is no power on this earth that will stop the Lord from reconciling us in His time." (New Zealand)
"I found your ministry last summer. Through it I have realized that the hardness of my heart has led my beloved away from me. I know that I've heard from God in many ways that my beloved will come back home. I have always confessed Isaiah 54 over my situation, and my children are in perfect peace. Standing is for the brave and courageous." (Mexico)
“My husband served me with divorce papers. My mom and I are in intercession for him. I had sincerely reached out to God and asked Him what should I do and as I picked up this book that deals with divorce and separation devotions, the page opened up to Reconciliation. At that and many other confirmations, I believe God wants me to keep standing for my prodigal. I just came across this site a week now and I've been standing even stronger due to the encouragement.” (Florida)
“Something amazing happened this week! A girl I went to school with 20 years ago and haven't seen since, contacted me to tell me that a few weeks ago she was on a train sitting opposite a man she had never met. Every time she looked at him she saw my face. She couldn't understand it or explain it but felt the Lord prompt her to speak to him. She asked the man if he knew me and he answered 'yes, she's my wife.' It was my husband! He went on to explain to her that we were separated and don't have contact with each other. She told him that she was sorry to hear that and would be praying for him. She then invited him to a church service. He declined but praise the Lord; He is working on my husband, my mountain, the salvation of my family and the restoration of my marriage! Watch this space....” (United Kingdom)
"PLT! After being separated for many months, my husband texted me and asked if he could come home. I said yes. He arrived with all of his items packed in his car. I stepped into my suddenly season and received my long awaited breakthrough. God does hear and answers our prayers. His Word will not return to Him void. Thank you, Charlyne and RMM for teaching me to be patient and trust in the Lord with all my heart. Your daily devotionals have been a blessing to me. I will continue to pray for all standers and prodigals to come home suddenly as mine did. To God Be The Glory." (Michigan)
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9
"I listened to one of Charlyne's tapes which suggested I read Hebrews 10:35-39 each day this week. I worked on memorizing it. The following day, a fellow stander had emailed me the same scripture on the day of the first anniversary of my divorce. Today I got a chance to share my favorite scripture in Sunday school. The Lord is good." (Arkansas)
"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
“I was praying as I drove to work this morning, reciting scriptures and rejoicing in the promises of God. I noticed the license plate in front of me read in the likeness of Luke 37. Once I got to work I opened my Bible to the 37th verse of Luke and it read...’Nothing is impossible with God.’ It never ceases to amaze me how wonderful God is and how mysteriously He works. I know of that scripture, but I did not know it was the 37th verse in chapter 1 of Luke! Now I do, and have more faith than ever that God does speak now one way now another. Standing strong in the freedom of Christ. My suddenly is on the way!!” (New Jersey)
"I am learning to trust God more and more. When I cry out to the Lord He never forgets about me, He always sends an encouraging word to strengthen my walk with regard to my marriage." (Maryland)
"Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you." Jeremiah 32:17
"All praise to God. It has been years (the day we signed the divorce papers) since my wife has contacted me in any way. After reading of other standers who have asked God to lead their prodigal to contact them, it seemed that God would have me do this also. Today I received an email from her. God is faithful. He's provided for my every need. I rejoice that we have such a marvelous and loving Savior." (Oregon)
"My son in the service called last night. Coincidental it was right after I called the American Red Cross because his grandmother had passed away. They did not even confirm before he called me. It was so good to hear his voice. He drives the lead V-rig with the mine sweeper attached to it in the front of the convoy. He hit an IED the other day that blew the front off the rig. Praise God for the saving of my son’s life." (Oregon)
"My prodigal has not contacted me for several months. Two days before Christmas, out of the blue he sent an email that blessed me. I read between the lines and could sense the Holy Spirit at work in his heart. I thank God for the small things that can be seen only with the spiritual eye." (Arkansas)
…The LORD sets prisoners free, the LORD gives sight to the blind, the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down, the LORD loves the righteous. Psalm 146:7b-8
"My husband has changed to be the sweetest husband in the world. I was driving and thinking that standing really works and thanked God." (Illinois)
"Praise be to God and His wonderful miracles. My husband texted me Happy New Year which he had stopped doing a couple of years ago and he invited me to spend New Year's day with him and his family. I had a blessed day and give God the praise." (United Kingdom)
“I am rejoicing! After a year of praying night and day, I finally had a breakthrough with my spouse today. Thank you, RMM for your prayers. I'm going to continue standing and praying for all of our marriages. God bless you!” (Arizona)
"I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do: I will not forsake them...to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness." Isaiah 42:16,7
“Listening to your teaching and reading God’s Word through fasting and supplication, the day of my birthday I got up that morning and thanked God that I would rejoice on this day as David said. I received a call from my prodigal husband to wish me a happy birthday. PTL! We talked, he left the dog and brought a card and a gift card for me. I thanked God over and over. That was only the hand of God. His heart is being touched by the almighty JESUS. I decided to look for God’s promise to everything he wrote in the card and I will believe God’s report. He even prophesied without knowing. He said ‘A big breakthrough is coming your way! ’I said, from your lips to God’s ears. Thank you RMM. Jesus is in control. I will stand forever.” (New York)
"The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous. A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones." Proverbs 15:29-30
"My prodigal divorced me and left town with her new husband and my stepsons. Sunday while at the altar, I prayed they would contact me since I haven't heard from them in months. Sunday night I got a text message from the youngest telling me he loved me and missed me. God is so good." (Colorado)
"My husband has been back home with our family for a year this month. Thank you so much for your daily devotionals. I have told many people that I feel like you are a second set of parents to me. So many times I would open my email to read the exact word I needed for that exact time. My husband is growing each day to be the Godly man and father I believed he could be. Before your ministry, I didn't know I had a right to stand on our covenant. I love you both dearly, and if I never meet you on this earth, you will be some of the first I search for when we all get to Heaven." (Georgia)
“I was getting weary in my stand. On Friday I was driving and I asked the Lord, just one more time, Lord, give me a sign that I am suppose to stand for my marriage. I looked around and knew I wouldn't see any Covenant Transport trucks because of where I live. So I started reading license plate numbers and trying to see if there was a message in them, but then seconds later, the Holy Spirit told me to look up. I looked up and at that very minute I was driving underneath a street sign that said ‘Spouse Drive!’ The Lord is faithful to our cries! Just ask Him! I thanked the Lord for giving me the encouragement I needed and now every time I pass that street, I just laugh!” (Arizona)
“I have been so down for a couple months. I haven't heard from my husband in months but Sunday at church my pastor said, 'If you need restoration for your marriage and family raise your hand.' I did. Then my pastor prayed and spoke life and begin to call those things that were not as though they were! Suddenly my phone started to vibrate and it was my father-in-law. He left a beautiful message. Praise Jesus!” (Oklahoma)
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“Praise God! He alone is worthy! June of this year I had to minister on radio, so I prayed and asked the Lord what I should minister to the people. I heard in my spirit the story of the Prodigal Son. The topic was ‘What you think you lost is coming back.’ Well, little did I know 13 days later my husband would be packing his clothes to go to the far country! Although, I was devastated, I blessed God because I had received a word from God to keep me encouraged and grounded. But this is the icing on the cake - four days after being on the radio I was surfing the web and ran across your ministry and you were talking about how husbands and wives are prodigals (no coincidence). This was so powerful because I never thought of it in that way, so when this happened to me not only did God give me a specific word but He lead me to you because of what was getting ready to happen in my own marriage. God is a Father who will prepare His children for the coming attack of the enemy! So fight in Jesus' name.” (Connecticut)
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