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"I miss Monday nights so much, hopefully I'll be able to start coming again. I wanted to share how the Lord has been moving in my life the past few months. He has taken me to a whole new level in Him. I have been more in tune with God and the plan He has for me, now it's just between me and God, and that is what He requires of all of us, that we be obedient to Him in everything. He says he will grant us the desires of our hearts, but we can't serve God half and half, it has to be 100%. God is working on the other side, it's just that we don't see it." (Florida)
“I have been so blessed. My husband had moved back home, but in less than two weeks was seeing the other woman again. Many were the times I was tempted to stand up for myself, but God always reminded me that He was my defender. Last night my husband told me that she was out of the picture for good! He will be attending church with us on Christmas Eve for the first time in over a year. God is so faithful.” (Ohio)
"My husband and I are remaining friends even though he is a prodigal. We are even using the same attorney for the divorce he thinks he needs. I told my husband that when He was ready, God will bring him home. I praise God my husband doesn't laugh or make fun of me when I tell him God will make things right." (Georgia)
"After my husband divorced me, I did not hear from him for years. By the grace of God, I stood through money problems, sickness and many tears. Suddenly, my husband came to visit and apologized. He said he passed by the house many times. (Bob was absolutely right.) Now he comes and goes regularly. Is there anything too hard for the Lord?" (District of Columbia)
"Praise God, the Lord has given us a breakthrough. The other person in my husband's life broke up with him. She woke up and is going back to her husband. I give God all the praise and glory. The Holy Spirit enabled me to speak to her with love and forgiveness. I was able to minister to her and offered to help her in any way. I know God will finish the good work He has started. To God be the glory." (Florida)
"The other woman called to tell me everything that has transpired. The Holy Spirit kept me calm and it upset her that I didn't get angry. I then was able to speak face to face with my husband and he told me everything and for the first time I knew he wasn't telling lies. He saw God's mercy through me that day and said he wanted to come home. I praise God that even though this was a false start, God is doing the work of drawing my husband back towards Himself and our family." (Virginia)
“I celebrated our anniversary together with my spouse. I thank God that He allowed me to spend this day with my husband. We are going to counseling. Nothing is impossible for our Lord. Praise to the Almighty Counselor.” (Texas)
"My wife is at home, but threatens to leave. Thank God that He has her here. On Father's Day without warning the priest asked all couples to come up and renew vows. Praise God that He has us right where we are supposed to be. God has shown me that His promise can happen anytime according to His will. I just have to keep waiting with expectancy and keep looking towards Jesus." (Florida)
"Thank you my Father for the step my husband has made in his way home to You and home to the family. It's only God who could have done this. With a softening heart, my spouse is attending church. I could not have thought this would happen, but with God everything is possible." (Colorado)
"My husband left our home after our first child was born. I finally let him take my son to visit away from our home. When he dropped our son back at home, he came into our home and stayed a few minutes. I could feel God moving. I could feel that he didn't really want to leave. Praise God, He is working on both of us." (Virginia)
"Praise the Lord and great is His faithfulness. After years of separation, and my spouse in another relationship for most of that time, my spouse and I have spent the last few months getting to know each other again and bringing reconciliation to our marriage. Our now-adult children have heard the good news that their Dad and Mum are back together again. I continue to pray for my spouse's salvation and thank God that He is working this out in His perfect time. I have noticed so many changes in my spouse and I am sure the changes in me are noticeable too. God has begun a good work that He will bring to completion." (Australia)
"Last Sunday my husband came home. He said that he missed us and wanted to come home, if I wanted him to. I told him that he was missed and we wanted him home. I praise God that I was home when he came, because I was supposed to be out of town. Thank you for your ministry which helped me greatly with my stand." (Arizona)
“A year ago our daughter died and our marriage and my husband has been attacked ever since. My husband has stated on many occasions that he wants nothing to do with Christianity. God uses anyone and everyone to witness to our prodigals out in the far country, even when we think there is no way possible. I know that some day my husband will return to me, but more importantly will return to his Lord and Savior Jesus.” (New York)
"My prodigal left me. I started standing. I pray daily for restoration, for God to work on his heart and spirit. We now talk every other day and see each other every weekend. We are working on deepening our walk with the Lord. God is so good." (Texas)
"Praise God that my wife and our children were able to spend hours with me. My wife needed assistance taking a child to the doctor. I went and we interacted well and went to lunch with the kids afterward. Our little daughter, in front of my wife, invited me to go home with them. I know God is working on my wife’s heart and mind, and that our children are part of the process. Praise God He is faithful and I am standing strong." (Ohio)
"I wrote about my daughter who is in university in Canada and wanted the money for her tuition. Her father has sent her part of the money and called me to say that he has transferred the money to her. Praise God, He comes through for us. Thank You Jesus." (Dominica)
"He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. 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 146:7-8
"After two days of my praying and fasting, God has revealed to my husband how to exit from his current relationship. He said this Christmas would be the last holiday he would ever be separated from us again. Praise God." (California)
"Our son, who is in college, had his car break down. The estimate was $610. Within 24 hours God had his car at another garage, who happened to be a man of God. The $610 bill went down to $138." (Tennessee)
"My husband called our daughter and said he would be over Thanksgiving morning to watch the parade on television with her. Praise the Lord. There has been no contact between them since January. You know there will be a feast of all of his favorite things. We have been praying for over two years. At church two Sundays ago, I received a word from God from Hebrews 11:35." (New Jersey)
“I can see a great change in my husband. His heart is softening towards me. I know that none other than the power of the Holy Spirit could do this. Once before my husband was bitter and angry all the time, now he is affectionate and we have peace between us. We have not had a fight in months nor has he mentioned the word divorce in months. Praise God. A man can make his own plans, but the Lord directs his steps. God has my husband on the path that leads home to me and our children.” (Illinois)
"My husband thought he loved someone else and I gave birth to our son alone. I dedicated our son to God alone on his first birthday. This year my husband was with us from early in the morning until late at night to celebrate our son's birthday and he hates leaving our home. He visits us every day after work for a few hours. God has changed both of us. I can see that His victory will soon come in His perfect time." (California)
"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
“My wife filed for divorce, saying there was no hope for our marriage. My friends told me to move on. I looked to the Bible for my answers and found hope in God's Word. I am back home. It happened 30 minutes into the new year. My wife saw the changes God made in me. Praise God that nothing is impossible with Him. He kept speaking to her heart and she told me she made a commitment to marriage and needed to honor it. Thank God and Rejoice Marriage Ministries.” (Tennessee)
"Thank you Charlyne for your teachings. I have just listened to one that lifted my spirit and restored my joy as the words of truth penetrated my heart. It was just what I needed to hear as the enemy has been coming against me, but God is greater, He is my refuge." (United Kingdom)
"My co-workers found someone for me to date. By the grace of God, He stopped all progress to give me time to think. We had snow for the first time all winter. The possible suitor was called out of town. I was unable to go to church to ask my minister to give me permission to stop standing. No, this was not God's plan. Instead, my husband's mother, who has been my rock, came to visit this past weekend. She said to me gently, 'It is against who you are to break a commitment.' Yesterday I told the two people who have been suggesting possible suitors that I am standing and dating is not an option. Today I have peace. Praise God, who came through in my hour of need." (Georgia)
“My husband moved back home after being separated for almost one year. There were so many days that I felt like giving up, but I continued to pray and believe. All the honor and glory go to my Lord.” (Texas)
"As I was leaving the parking lot of a large retail store, I saw a vehicle with a spare tire cover from Pompano Beach, Florida. I got a chuckle from seeing that, knowing that God can use anything. He gave me encouragement and a reminder for a quick prayer for my husband, Bob and Charlyne and the ministry." (Pennsylvania)
"My lease is up in a couple months and my husband is planning for me to move in with him and will help pay for the move even though he is out of state." (Florida)
"We are reconciling from divorce. My husband's new pastor made it plain there were no biblical excuses to divorce. My husband has decided to come back to the relationship in obedience to God. I am proud to see my husband begin to take his place as a Christlike head of the household." (Ohio)
“The husband of the other woman contacted me when he learned of their involvement and plans. He was crushed beyond hope and I began sharing Jesus with him. I told him of the stand the Lord has called me to make and that I fully believe and am confident that our marriage will be restored. He had never owned a Bible so I bought him one. I continue to pray for Jesus to rule in his heart and that he will hear from his Lord and Savior in a personal way.” (Arizona)
"My prodigal came back last week. He suddenly sees the other person in a different light and wants his family. Praise the Lord. My prayers continue to be for him to stay on this path and for him to repent fully." (Minnesota)
“I went to a company meeting in Arkansas. The eight hour bus ride and three days there were so long and busy. We were all exhausted. As we were traveling home I napped. When I awoke, I was still really exhausted. As our bus passed a truck, I looked up and beside me was a Covenant Transport truck. I got excited and under my breath started praising my Lord and thanking Him for the message He was giving me. God's message to me was that He keeps on working. He is always there, meeting needs and answering prayers.” (Texas)
"God has been healing and brought my spouse back home. Our young son’s daily prayer has been for God to bring his daddy back to be a family again. God has heard and continues to answer over and over." (New Jersey)
"I separated from my husband because of problems with drinking. After I left, I discovered that my leaving him made things worse. I had made a huge mistake. I was scared and broken, being alone with two small children and a third on the way. I decided to follow my Lord's call and stand for my marriage and the Lord has been faithful and answered my prayers. My husband returned home in April. The stand was very hard at times, but was well worth it. Charlyne's devotionals and the books, tapes and resources were all so helpful. I'm still praying for my husband's salvation, and I know this will come in God's timing. Our three children are so happy to have their Daddy back home again. Thank You Jesus." (Texas)
"My husband, daughter and I went to church together for Easter. Saturday night my pastor called a prayer meeting especially for my husband and our family. There were about 15 of us and we cried out to God for two hours. God began the week and ended the week with miracles. I am so thankful for a church and pastor that help each other to seek the Lord's will." (Georgia)
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10
“Your ministry is such a blessing to all standers. Just when one feels they are hanging by a thread, your email arrives in a timely manner, concerning just the right topic, which seems to always apply to the current situation that one, or many, are going through. Thank you so very much for all of the hard work you do, on behalf of all standers, prodigals, their children, family members, and friends.” (Canada)
"The war put a huge strain on our marriage, but more than the stress of me being gone, was the strain on the relationship when I returned home. I have been in a wrestling match with God, but I feel like I am finally becoming the kind of man He wants me to be. God has given me a supportive church community, sobered me up, and He has softened my heart of anger towards Him. I pray one day I will remarry my now divorced wife. Until then, I am standing and trusting Him." (Maryland)
"My chronically ill child and I are going to Disney World this weekend through a children's wish program. This weekend will be about nothing but my child. A lot of blessings have been coming my way for me and for my girls. I know it's just a matter of time until (my wife) comes home." (Texas)
"God is so Good. We are divorced, but in the last few months my husband and I have been closer. He has invited me and our daughter to do things together. He also invited me to a family function he is having. God is moving mightily in my marriage. My father just passed away and my husband will be traveling across the country with me and our daughter to go to the service. Praise the Lord, for He is faithful." (New Jersey)
“Praise the Lord for God is good and Faithful all the time. My daughter placed second in two events in the state track meet last weekend and my wife was there. We all ate together after the track meet and had a good conversation at the track meet. My older daughter came from college. She gave her testimony at church of what God did while I was in Iraq for a year. Praise the Lord God is healing and restoring many families through our testimonies.” (Oklahoma)
"The last few months I have been feeling down and angry. Many a time I wanted to give up. Today my divorced husband arrived from the United States. He had traveled half way around the world to visit me in Australia. Thank You, Lord, that You're faithful even when I am not." (Australia)
"I asked the Lord for a sign that He is still working on my prodigal. A week later, my prodigal came over bearing (Christmas) gifts for our children. I was asked for a hug before he left. What a beautiful gift." (Ohio)
"Thanks be to God for leading me to your website and for teaching me to rely on Him. I asked the Lord about sins of parents and grandparents being passed on. Then in Charlyne Cares devotion Charlyne writes about the same thing. It must be the Lord telling me something. I have been praying that my husband’s and my sins would not pass on to my son." (Singapore)
"Our court hearing was on Monday. The judge has disqualified my husband's lawyer and now he needs to find a new one. Praise God, He is so awesome. I was on my knees praying in the court house beforehand, and I did not care who saw me! Prayer works. I thank God and I thank Bob and Charlyne for their support." (Florida)
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“On Good Friday my prodigal called me because he wanted to see me the next day. The Lord is softening my prodigal’s heart. This was the first time in over a year that he has visited me for more than an hour. Easter weekend has been the most meaningful time in my stand because God chose that time to show me that he is bringing our dead marriage back to a new life.” (Ohio)
"The Lord saves his anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven." Psalm 20:6
"My husband and I separated a few months ago. We lost our house and I had to move to a family member’s house with my children. Everybody asked me to forget about him and go on with my life. Instead, I started to stand for the restoration of my marriage and for God to lift up our life as a family. After many weeks of not hearing from my husband, he called and said he has a job and wants us to meet him in the town where he is. He asked me to try to start over with God's help. To God be the glory." (Mexico)
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