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“I am still in awe of all that God has done for my family during the past two years. We have gone from my prodigal calling and asking to move back to being a family again. What a change from how it had been both when he was in the far country and when he was still testing the waters of coming home. To God be all the glory.”
"I have been struggling the last couple of weeks with some big circumstances. Our house is now in foreclosure and bill collectors are calling. I have thought about giving up, but our Lord won't let me. Praise God! He keeps sending people and messages in my life to continue my stand. I know that God works all things for good for those who love him." (New York)
"I got a call from my daughter who had left her abusive boyfriend Christmas morning. On New Year's Day, my wife unexpectedly called me and we talked for a long while. This is the first meaningful conversation we have had in months. It was a great way to start the New Year. I give God all the glory." (New Jersey)
“For the first time I know without a shadow of doubt that God is going to restore my marriage with my wife. God is the God of the impossible, His Word will not return to him void. Charlyne’s scripture from Mark 10:27 was my Rhema scripture, given to me after a hard depressing, tearful Saturday night in 2004. Sunday morning I was reading the entire book of Mark when that scripture popped out to me and I felt in my Spirit to attend a church on the corner. When I went to this church that I didn't even know, I walked in the front door and was handed a bulletin with the scripture verse from Mark 10:27; 'With man it's impossible but with God all things are possible.' Thanks again for believing with me. Now I really believe what God spoke to me recently; 'Don't be sad. I am restoring your marriage with your wife quickly.' Praise God.” (Washington state)
"My wife called me. We talked for over an hour and it was wonderful. She told me that she is financially strapped and will not be able to file for divorce. I have been praying for God to block this. I praise God." (Louisiana)
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"Come and listen, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for me. I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue. If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened; but God has surely listened and heard my voice in prayer. Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me!" Psalm 66:16
"My husband came to dinner last night. We actually laughed a lot about small stuff. Praise the Lord!" (Florida)
"My husband left. After much prayer, God impressed on me to that He would heal and restore. When I felt 
like I couldn't go on, God would send a friend, an encouraging word, or a confirming devotion from Charlyne Cares. I knew I had to hold on and wait. Praise God, my husband has been back home for six months. What Satan intended for our harm, God is using for good. We are together as a family, and worshiping in church together after almost 2 years apart. When it looks completely impossible is when God comes in." (Kentucky)
"Praise God for intervening in a court date. I was just not ready. I could not sleep last night. I was weary and kept thinking about the court date. God is faithful and He is in control. Thanks so much for your ministry and your prayers." (Georgia)
“My husband called to talk with the kids. My son said his daddy wanted me. I got the phone. He started telling me his plans to give our son a birthday party. I was so surprised that he was inviting me. He said he was on the way to our house to bring the invitations. I know God's hand is in this. Praise the Lord.” (South Carolina)
"O LORD God Almighty, who is like you? You are mighty, O LORD, and your faithfulness surrounds you." Psalm 89:8
"Today I returned from a weekend retreat on the grounds of a monastery where God confirmed my stand. I heard many messages from God over the two days." (Trinidad and Tobago)
"The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all." Psalm 34:17-19
"I went to the post office and in the box I noticed a note that said ‘Change of address for (husband).' I was heartbroken and cried out to the Lord. I knew it was other woman wanting ties severed. Today, I waited to go get the mail because I just didn't want to see that note again, but I went in Jesus' name, and it was gone! The postmistress is a Christian and knows my stand. She said that it was done by computer and that the post offices no longer honor the changing of address for one person in a family. The whole family has to get another box in order for one's mail to be forwarded. Praise the Lord! God is so good. I can't thank Him enough." (Ohio)
"My eldest daughter has been struggling in college, having a hard time coping with her Dad divorcing me and marrying a woman she knew as a child. I have been praying earnestly for her. She wrote me this morning, ‘I thank you for your prayers. I feel peace that passeth all understanding.' Thank God that He not only cares for the parents but also the children in the family. I praise God for keeping my family." (Grand Bahamas)
“May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” Hebrews 13:20-21
"Friday nights are especially hard and this past Friday afternoon at work I prayed for God to provide something fun to do over the weekend. Within an hour I received an invitation to go out to supper with my neighbor, whose husband left her and her two children years ago. Not only did we have a great time, I was able to share with her more about standing." (Rhode Island)
"God has done wonders in my life recently. Last Sunday I realized that I would be short on a bill that was due. I went to church, prayed about it and gave my offering. After church I was given a 'Christmas Jar' which contained the money I needed. I had told no one but God of my financial need and He provided." (Indiana)
"My husband has started to talk about getting together again. He remembered a specific emotional issue I brought up concerning myself years ago. He asked for more information because he wanted to understand my struggle with this. There's far to go, but I can see God is working still." (Florida)
"Recently after a false start at restoration, my wife returned to her non covenant. During that time, he had been checking me and my situation out. He commented to her because he saw my vehicle parked to one side of the driveway. He told her it was like I was expecting her to come home. I am, because God has promised me." (Florida)
“Thank you for ‘An Epidemic of Discouragement.’ It was very encouraging to me. It reminded me that God still speaks to His children. God gave me Isaiah 43. At church, the pastor kept saying there was a special Christmas service March 12, when he meant to say December 12. God had given me March 12 as a special date. Praise God for His awesomeness.” (Florida)
“After being financially taken advantage of by an auto mechanic, I called my spouse and told him of the incident and he “came to the rescue.” He called the mechanic and firmly asked for an explanation. My husband then told me he would help me find another vehicle, and spent seven hours with me, taking care of the business of getting me another vehicle. He also called me to check on how it was running and me to keep in touch to let him know how things were going. What progress! God's will be done.” (North Carolina)
"To God be the glory. My husband came home from another state to pick up our daughter for a long visit. While he was in town he put a swing set together in our backyard with his dad and our daughter. That Sunday, for the first time in a year, he joined us for church and even went to the altar for healing prayer with no prompting from me. While he walked all I could do was thank Jesus for moving on my husband's heart. Thank you, Lord for sending Your Holy Spirit to speak to my husband last weekend and during his visit with our daughter. Thank You for all that You are." (Louisiana)
"Last week out of the blue my husband wanted to have family night every week with me and the children. He is still in a relationship, but I see the hand of God. The funny thing is he calls and reminds me about the family night. Hallelujah." (Michigan)
"I was ready to give up standing and totally give up on the Lord. I am a stander that has been standing for 5 years. I figured that God wasn't going to do it. All my Christian friends tell me to move on. I hear television ministers telling people that it's okay to divorce. I was led to read your 'Restored Marriages' section. There were several standers who had been standing for 5 years and their marriages have been restored. That encouraged me to continue to stand. God hasn't given up on me or my husband or our family, even when I was about to give up on Him." (Pennsylvania)
"Praise be to God. My husband told me about a month ago that he wasn't coming home. Since that time he has started to call every day. For the last two days he has come by the house. My husband is coming over for Father's Day because he says he misses our traditional family gatherings." (Georgia)
"Today was to be the final hearing for our divorce. I had been praying that God would 'thwart' this action as Charlyne encouraged. Before the hearing even began, my wife's attorney announced that there was no corroborating witness and the Magistrate cancelled the hearing. We are still married and it is due to God's mighty power, love and mercy. This stander spoke God's Word and the Lord was faithful. I know He will also someday complete our restoration. This event has given me a greater burden to pray for other standers everywhere who are facing court dates. Stop doubting and believe!" (Ohio)
"Today was my daughter's third grade liturgy and she asked her prodigal father to come and he did. It was the first time we were all together in church sitting in the same pew. We only said hello to each other. I had a parent walk up to me and tell me how peaceful I looked. It is amazing how God works." (Kentucky)
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"After having been gone from home for a while, my husband is now giving me signs of hope. I prayed to God to help me find joy, I have renewed joy in my heart. Praise God." (Michigan)
"This morning I was turning to a certain Bible chapter and talking to God. Huge letters caught my eye and I stopped to read them; 'Because you depended on your own strength.' It was a sentence from Hosea 10:13. I felt so peaceful. Thank You God." (Illinois)
"I had to have my husband's help with regard to the details of the mortgage, and he told me that I am a priority on his list when I need him, as he knows he is to me. Praise God." (Florida)
"A few days ago I emailed you in regards to the heaviness in my heart. Just as I finished typing the prayer request, I read the daily Charlyne Cares. What stood out to me was that I needed not to focus on my circumstances, but continually keep my focus on God alone. I confess to our Lord Jesus Christ for getting discouraged and not completely focusing on God alone. After I read that portion of encouragement, I went to God's Word and read Psalm 51 for my husband and myself. I felt a release and felt happy again. Thank You, God, for using Rejoice Marriage Ministries as a vessel to get to know You." (Manitoba, Canada)
"Several months ago God moved my husband to a new city. My husband asked me to move there too, so he could be close to our children. God gave me specific words about how and when we would go. My husband invited us to stay with him until we got settled. We have been living with him for over three months and although he still claims he will never want our marriage, he doesn't want us to move out either. I praise God for fulfilling His word in this and that someday soon my husband will 'suddenly' come home for real. God is good." (Utah)
“Our three children are the prodigals and my husband and I listen to the broadcast online every day. Since we have been listening, we have been encouraged to fight in prayer for our children. The worst one got saved a few months ago. This is the one who was selling drugs and everything else. When he wrote us from treatment, we couldn't believe it was him. My daughter called me on Monday after not speaking to us for a month and asked us to pray with her to rededicate her life to Christ. You are so right that prodigals do come home whether it is a husband or wife or child. Thank you for teaching us how to stand.” (New York)
"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
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"I am coming up on three years. of standing. I got hit hard Friday night with some information. I became mad at my daughter, her dad for leaving, at God for still having us here, and myself. I was frustrated beyond belief and just wanted to give up standing so badly! Yet, God, in his tender, loving mercy overlooked my temper tantrum and spoke to me in a way he never has before. I picked up my Daily Bread Devotional and it said; 'One stores up treasure in heaven; the other accumulates it here on Earth. One stays with a difficult mariage because heaven is on ahead. Another moves out and looks for happiness in another mate.' I simply cannot tell you how my heart just leaped for joy and tears flowed down my face! Even during my tantrum, my God still loved me enough to send me these words and remind me of what this is all about. I'm calling it my blessing! Thank you for your ministry." (Missouri)
"My kids and I asked God for a sign. Praise the Lord, He gave us this amazing verse; 'Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back for good.' (Philemon 1:15). My husband is on the run, but God is catching up to him. My husband and I have become friends. He's inviting me to join them on days he has the kids." (California)
“I want to thank God for sending me a sign that He will restore my marriage. I asked Him to place a desire in my prodigal spouse to call and wish us a Merry Christmas. He called Christmas Eve and also on Christmas Day. God does move suddenly.” (Massachusetts)
“My husband contacted me at work. My birthday was the day before and I had been telling the Lord that I wanted to hear from my husband and see him even if for a short while. The purpose of his call was to say that he wanted to see our dog. He stopped by and played with our dog, asked me about work and my family then looked around the house. He stopped to say hello to one of neighbors then left. What a wonderful birthday present. Bob talks about being a friend to a prodigal spouse. This touched my heart so. I believe this is where my prodigal and I are headed. I thank and praise the Lord for this precious time. This was just a glimpse of our future. Praise the Lord.” (Texas)
"I do praise God my husband went to church. Thank God for his two brothers who asked him. God is working in his life." (Canada)
"My husband spent Christmas Eve with me. Last year he didn't even call. Lately he has been calling to see how I'm doing and he hadn't done that in a long time." (Illinois)
"For nothing is impossible with God." Luke l:37
"Praise the Lord. Thank God for your ministry. Two weeks ago, it was as how you always said, and my breakthrough came suddenly. My husband, who lives with me but has been sleeping in separate rooms for the past year, came into my bedroom to sleep with me. Three weeks prior to this, he told me that he was through with the marriage. I am glad that he is back by my side. Things have been really well these past two weeks and I thank God for all that He's done and is doing. God is indeed faithful." (Singapore)
"I was led by the Spirit to tell my attorney to make my case his last priority. In the three weeks that have passed, my husband has been home more, communicates better, took me on a date, and has planned a family vacation. Yesterday he told me that he wants to put the divorce on hold. Praise God for His faithfulness." (Minnesota)
"Today is our anniversary and this is the first time we did not celebrate it together. I know the Lord is working on my wife’s heart as well as mine. She asked me to come to her work today. I gave her a card and a rose and we spent an hour together talking. I praised God on the way home as she still does not want a divorce. I believe it is the Holy Spirit talking to her. God has spoken to me all week to let me know He is there and working on my mountain. Praise God." (Illinois)
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"When my husband was home visiting our son, he came to me and told me he still loves me. He also said he misses me. This is a miracle from God. I praise Him every day for what He is doing in my husband's heart and in our marriage." (Pennsylvania)
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