Forgive Them

Foregiveness Testimonies

"After years of no contact my husband and I have been talking frequently. Although our phone calls are information for divorce proceedings, our conversations get a little deeper each time and I am sensing compassion in my husband’s heart. I got to see him and his family and I was able to apologize and seek forgiveness from them all. I was able to embrace my husband and he returned the hug. It is amazing to see God use the information needed for a divorce to bring us to a point of conversation. Praise God for His mighty work." (Pennsylvania)

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:12-13

"Praise the Lord. He has been working on the other side of my mountain. After nearly two years of silence, my wife answered my prayer request email concerning my pending cancer surgery. In her brief reply, she extended her forgiveness and that I will be in her prayers. We do serve an awesome God. Such a simple message has raised my spirits to new heights." (Texas)

"God is faithful, He has shown me that His work is going on within my husband. I received a child maintenance payment from my husband which is something that hasn't happened for months. God provides for me and our kids. He is also helping me to forgive my husband continually. Praise You my Lord." (New Zealand)

"After my husband left several months ago I went to the Lord and prayed. During that painful time the Lord was there for me and held me when I cried, healed me and helped me to forgive. My husband called me and told me he was sorry for leaving and had made a mistake. He is even coming to church with me now. God is a God who answers prayer." (Michigan)

"Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." Colossians 3:13-15

"Hours after my husband told me we would never be together, he came to me and asked if the changes he has witnessed in me are real. I shared with him the power of the cross and forgiveness. The next day he said he wanted to try again, watching if the changes he sees in me are real. Praise God. He has softened hearts and changed me." (Connecticut)

"My husband has been home for a few months after many false attempts. He is going to a Christian college majoring in theology. Sometimes I think that God has a sense of humor since my spouse is still not living a Christian life yet he wants to study in a Christian environment. This was also our first Thanksgiving together in many years and we went to Florida to visit family. For the first time I saw the Rejoice billboard that reads 'Forgive Them.'" (Georgia)

Today is the one year anniversary of my husband leaving us. God is using this time to change both our hearts. My husband is nicer the last couple months. Two days ago he asked if he could spend Christmas with the kids and me, even though it was his turn to have them. God has changed me to show love and forgiveness even if I was not loved back. I can't wait to see what He has planned over Christmas. (Canada) 

"My husband had an affair, but remained in our home. A month ago he came to me and asked for forgiveness. I kept my faith in God." (North Carolina)

"Feeling like I have bitterness, I asked God to help me forgive. I asked God for a Rhema word. Opening my Bible I found Matthew 8; 'He stretched out his hand and touched him, saying "I do choose, be clean.'" I also found the same word from another source where I get daily scriptures. Glory to God." (Colorado)

"I want to give the Lord glory and praise for transforming me into a new, faithful obedient woman of God. My husband called me after years and asked me to forgive him for not being a good husband and he wishes he had been on his knees praying for our marriage. God is softening his heart. Prayer and fasting does work. All things are possible with our Mighty God." (Arkansas)

"I asked my spouse to forgive me for the damage that I caused our marriage. In the past she would tell me that she would not even know where to begin to forgive me. Today she texted me and said that she forgives me for the pain and neglect. I know the Lord is at work. My prayers have been heard and my marriage restoration is on the way. Praises to our Lord Jesus Christ." (Florida)

"Praise be to God, my husband is home. God has changed him from the man who wanted divorce to a man who wants to be home. I thank God also for changing me and helping me to forgive and love my husband." (United Kingdom)

"The Lord has been wonderful to me. My prodigal’s heart has softened. I had been taking matters into my own hands. I surrendered to God and asked for His forgiveness for wavering and am now trusting Him for my miracle." (South Africa)

"I praise God for restoring my marriage. My wife was ready to leave me. I still loved her very much, but my sinful ways had caused many problems in our marriage. I finally realized that I needed God in my life and I asked Him to forgive me of my sins. Since then I have been reborn as a new man in Christ and He has helped me to overcome the worldly temptations. My wife has now started loving me once again. She can see that I am a changed man. I praise God and thank Him every day. Thank You, God." (Ohio)

"I received a late evening phone call from my prodigal husband. He said that he needed to talk to me and was on his way over. Peace came over me and I knew he was coming over to ask me to forgive him for giving way to the enemy's deceptions. God has been diligent in restoring my marriage and this is the beginning of all good things in Christ." (Ohio)

"My husband is a son of God, but he turned his back on the Lord and made some bad business decisions causing us to lose everything that we had. My husband went out of the country to look for a job. I have forgiven him and now I am standing for my marriage and for the restoration of my husband's relationship to the Lord. Thank you, Charlyne and Bob because you encourage me every day to not quit and to keep praying and fasting for the total restoration of our life as a family of God." (Mexico)

"I met my spouse to get some things for our baby. He cried when the baby said 'Dada' to him. For the first time I asked if he wanted to come home. I finally had the courage to let him know he was welcome home and have given up my bitterness and unforgiveness." (Florida)

"I watched 7th Street Theater Sunday night and cried with joy the whole time. The show was about prayer and marriage restoration. The man in the skit was discouraged about God not answering his prayer and getting bitter against God. I know what that's like. He was encouraged by another Christian. He told his wife that he had forgiven her and still loved her. God had answered both their prayers." (Wisconsin)

"I moved out in anger, only looking at the physical when I should have looked to the spiritual and gotten on my knees. I praise and thank God for his understanding and forgiveness, I am praying my prodigal will return to a relationship with Christ and ask me to return home." (Jamaica)

"God is faithful. I participated in the conference call on Sunday. It was very uplifting. While I was on the call, my husband called on the other line and I began to apologize to him because I realized that I was part of the cause why he left. I asked him to forgive and to pray for me because I want to change. I realized I didn't act like the virtuous woman God called me to be." (New York)

"I want to give honor and glory to God. A week ago my husband visited me to let me know that he was reading the Bible and going to church. He asked for my forgiveness. I am in awe of God's faithfulness. He never fails." (Illinois)

"Just before Christmas, driving from Houston to Dallas, I had some anxiety in my heart. I suddenly saw the new Rejoice billboard near Dallas 'Forgive Them.' Thank You, Lord." (Canada)

"God helped refinance our home at a lower rate and reduced monthly payment. No one would refinance because of my spouse's credit. My spouse needed to deed ownership to me and so I waited on God. This year God moved in the life of my spouse who called to say send papers for a transfer. A lawyer prepared papers gratis. Once transferred, a loan was made. I waited on God and this was the result. I continue praying for healing of hearts and forgiveness." (Texas)

"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)

"'Fireproof” came out after I acquiesced to a divorce I did not want. The man portrayed in that movie was me for much of my marriage. I was not at all the man or husband God desired me to be. When watching that movie, I cried for the anguish I caused God and my beloved through my actions. I know why my beloved felt she had no other recourse than divorce. A few weeks before the divorce was finalized God took hold of my heart. I was shattered and I repented and cried out for forgiveness and began to live my Christian life. I left my partner when the fire burned hottest. Now I stand for God to do a mighty work. I choose to love both Him and my beloved. God has revealed to me how to love, something I did not understand. (Pennsylvania)

"As my American friends celebrated Thanksgiving, I tried to emulate them by counting my blessings too. While yesterday was also the anniversary of my divorce, I realized that I have much to be thankful for in spite of everything: God's grace and forgiveness to me, my health, good communications with my husband, happy and healthy children, a job and a home. I still hurt, but I still love. And that really is something only God could grant me. To Him be the Glory. (Hong Kong)

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the LORD forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." Colossians 3:12-14

"My husband got trapped by sin. Since I believe in marriage I will stand by my husband for I have forgiven him. My husband is calling a lot and that is a blessing." (Kansas)

* "My husband called and at the end of a long conversation he asked for forgiveness and asked for his wife and family back. Though he has moved to another city we are committed to restoring our marriage and family." (Florida)

"A couple of years ago I met someone and in a short time we divorced our spouses and married each other. Everyone’s lives were turned upside down, including children. The Lord convicted us recently and we both agreed we needed to go back and make it work with our covenant spouses. We annulled our marriage and are now prodigals turned standers. God is good, our covenant spouses have forgiven us and we are rebuilding our relationships with our Heavenly Father and also with our spouses." (Kansas) PS from the Steinkamps: May this praise give every stander such hope and encouragement especially if your spouse has 'married' the other person. God does speak to His children even after they have legalized their adultery. God is in the reconciliation and restoration business, turning these two people to Him and back to their covenant spouses. God is faithful. Two more marriages are being restored! Hallelujah!

After a few years my husband called suddenly to ask for forgiveness. We met this week and spent time together. We will see each other tomorrow at a concert. Neither of us knew we would be attending together as tickets were purchased before the phone call. I thank my God for all He is doing." (Canada)

"Our Lord is so amazing. I've been reading how we should forgive others that have come against us so the Lord can forgive us our sins. My prodigal had affairs. One person asked for my forgiveness a couple of months ago and we talk often. I received an email from a second and she asked for my forgiveness and we talked for hours. My prodigal called to say he was thinking of me. I will always stand." (Florida)

"Earlier this year, I divorced my spouse. Last week I asked the Lord to forgive me for divorcing. I believe the Lord as He stated to me He will repair the breech. I will continue to pray for unity between us." (Michigan)

"My wife planned to meet up with the man whom she had an affair with several months ago. She discovered he had committed to repairing his own marriage and did not want to see her. She confessed to me her plans and sought forgiveness. We have begun a time of healing. God is drawing our hearts to Him and toward one another." (State Removed)

"My kids have been away with my husband and the other person and he brought them back. For the first time in years, we sat together and talked and he held me in his arms. I repented before God and finally God took away my defenses and allowed me to ask my husband for forgiveness. The Holy Spirit is knitting us together to the one body we became when we married." (United Kingdom)

"Yesterday I was uncertain if I should continue standing for my marriage and asked the Lord to show me a sign if I was to do so. I received a package from Rejoice Marriage Ministries that I was not expecting. It contained a license plate that said "Forgive Them" and on the back was a message from Bob & Charlyne. God is awesome on how quickly He sent a sign as big as day to encourage me during my stand. Thank you." (Georgia)

"God has restored our marriage after my husband had an affair. He repented of his wrong doing and then asked me to forgive him. He has turned his life around, living for the Lord and we pray daily. God delivered him from many habits." (Tennessee)

"I'm thanking God for a much needed three day spiritual retreat He provided during our tropical storm. I got depressing news about my prodigal and felt hopeless after standing with no communication. My prayer partner and I prayed for the other woman's marriage to be restored. I forgive again by God's grace. The next day your 'Forgive Them' license plate arrived. I put it above my mirror. Then Sunday the pastor reminded us that God does 'whatever it takes' to bring us back." (Florida)

"My prodigal has returned to me. This situation will be used for the Glory of His Name. My prodigal has asked for my forgiveness and wants us to begin anew. He wants God in his life and that is what we are praying for. To God be the Glory, He is so faithful." (South Africa) 

"Praise be to God. My husband swore he would never come home or have anything to do with me. I pleaded with God to restore our marriage. The very next day my husband came home. God is working on me to forgive him and not listen to satan who wants to destroy our marriage. Thank You Lord for protecting me." (Florida)

"After years of my being divorced and standing, our pastor taught on asking for forgiveness to all whom we had wronged, hence I decided to call my husband. On the same day my co-worker witnessed on how she had been praying for her parent's marriage restoration for years and at last God has answered her prayers. It really encouraged me." (Tanzania)

"After months of no contact, my husband called me out of the blue. I got to ask his forgiveness for my mistakes as a wife, which I had been longing to do for some time. I am praying the Lord will continue to speak to him. He asked if I would feel comfortable just being friends. I thank the Lord for His grace." (Kansas)

"The Lord told me to write the other woman a note letting her know that I had forgiven her. Later she and my husband called it quits. Two days ago she called, asking me to forgive her for all the pain she had caused me and my family. We talked for an hour. She is one prodical who came home even though my husband has not. I know he will as well." (Tennessee)

"What a Mighty God we serve. My prodigal spouse called. I had not heard from him in weeks. We talked for hours and he came to our home. We continued to talk. The Holy Spirit led me to listen without judging. I can see where God has brought me and my husband. I felt no hurt or anger, only love, forgiveness and compassion." (North Carolina)

Our divorce is scheduled to be final this week and I am praying against it. My husband told me we should start dating after it is final. He shared things with me, and through the grace of Christ I was able to tell him that all is forgiven. Glory to God for beginning to change my husband's heart and for teaching me about where I failed as a wife. We will make it by relying on Christ." (Oklahoma)

"I was asked to speak at a women's conference. I shared on forgiveness. One night I asked God how I could love my spouse again. My husband would never know the pain he caused me. The Lord spoke to my heart; 'You love him with the same love I love you with. You will never know the pain I went through for you on the cross and I don't require you to know.' God doesn't require me to know and I can’t require my spouse to know my pain. Forgiveness flooded my soul that night for me and for my spouse." (Virginia)

"I praise God for answering another prayer by giving me and my husband an opportunity to be together at our son's play at his school. The play was about forgiveness and starting over. I know God speaks to his heart." (Norway)

A Prayer For Your Spouse And Family

 Lord, I worship You with gladness, and enter Your gates with thanksgiving and Your courts with praise; I give thanks to You and praise Your holy name. For the Lord is good and Your love endures forever; Your faithfulness continues through all generations. Lord, I pray for my beloved spouse and all other prodigals and families who have had separation or divorce come against them. Dear Lord, I pray in agreement with thousands of others standers around the world that if two of us on earth agree about anything we ask for, it will be done for us by our Father in Heaven. For where two or three come together in Your name, there You are with us. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed me and my family in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessings in Christ. And my God will meet all my needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Thank You, Lord, that You have lavished on me with all wisdom and understanding. Let me not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time I will reap a harvest if I do not give up. Lord, as I have opportunity, let me do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Lord, I pray that You will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers throughout this weekend. I pray that You will remind all spouses that they are one flesh, that they have a covenant marriage and that You hate divorce. Thank You Lord, that You look after Your lost sheep and rescue them from all the places where they are scattered. You said that You will break the bars of their yoke and rescue them from the hands of those who enslaved them.

You will remove their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh. You will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them. Thank You, Lord, that Your Word says You will deliver even one who is not innocent, who will be delivered through the cleanness of Your hands. Lord, I pray that my beloved spouse will repent and be baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins. And they will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Thank You Lord that this promise is for me, my children and for all who are far off, for my beloved spouse right now, for all other prodigals and for all whom the Lord my God will call. Show me Your way, O Lord, teach me Your paths; guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long. Lord, sustain me according to Your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed. May Your unfailing love rest upon me, O Lord, even as I put my hope in You. I know Lord, no one whose hope is in You will ever be put to shame. Lord, I pray that all who are praying for their marriages, who hope in the Lord will inherit their land by Your mighty power. O Lord, my Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! I pray this all in the mighty Name of Jesus. Amen."

 (Scriptures taken from: Psalm 100:2,4-5, Matthew 18:19-20, Philippians 4:19, Ephesians 1:8, Galatians 6:9-10, Malachi 4:6, Malachi 1:15-16, Ezekiel 34:12, Ezekiel 34:27, Ezekiel 11:19, Acts 2:38-39, Job 22:30, Psalm 119:116, Psalm 33:22, Psalm 25:3, Psalm 37:9, Psalm 25:4-5, Psalm 8:9)