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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!
“God does REALLY works all things for our good. I am so grateful to the mighty God because He allowed my car to die yesterday, and my husband came to pick my son and I up and take us home. This morning after much prayer and asking the Lord what to do, I called my husband again and asked his advice. My husband advised me to have another shop fix the car and get it towed to that shop. He paid for the car part and for the towing and even bought us lunch and supper. I was shocked and lost for words. All I could say was thank you. Thanks be to God who provides all of our needs. It was so surreal, but I do remember that God directs the kings' hearts.” (Virginia)
"Praise be to God. This morning I prayed the scriptures with my husband’s name and when I finished praying the phone rang. It was my husband. He stated that he missed me and our children. He was sorry for everything that he had said and that he loved me. God is working." (Armed Forces Overseas)
"I cried out to my Father asking Him for a sign that I should continue my stand. I have worked my current job for years with no issues. I mixed up my schedule and was facing corrective action. I had no corrective action. 'If you stay in this land, I will build you up and not tear you down; I will plant you and not uproot you, for I am grieved over the disaster I have inflicted on you.' Jeremiah 42:10." (Wisconsin)
"God is faithful. I cried out for His signs and wonders on my hopeless marriage situation. I saw my husband beginning to take care of his fishes something he ignored since our marriage crisis. God is turning my husband’s heart home again which He confirmed through His Word." (Singapore)
"To lift myself up today, I made a decision to pray on my way to my destination and pray and praise God on my way back. Before reaching home, I passed my spouse going in the opposite direction. In a minute, he called me and we had another one of our pleasant conversations. Just another realization that God cares for us." (Florida)
"One year ago the Lord brought my prodigal home. I want to thank Charlyne and Bob for their ministry. I still read their devotionals every day. I can't even begin to tell you how important it is to continue every day to stand and pray for your marriage even after the return of your spouse. The enemy never gives up bringing thoughts back to cause problems. I have to constantly pray and put the devil behind me to rid my mind of the thoughts he tries to bring my way. Praise God for His faithfulness. With Him nothing is impossible." (Georgia)
“Thank you RMM for all you do. I’ve been standing a few years and have so much peace because my life is now God centered. Though often lonely and missing my husband, standing, loving and praying for him, drawing close to God is better than moving on. I’ve seen many people who have heard my story brought to tears because they left their covenant/first spouse. People now remarried to some OP, crying even 10,15,30 years after leaving their first spouse saying to me with tears, ‘I didn't have your strength’. Moving on doesn't work. The pain doesn't go away. Praying for restoration is God's right and only way.” (Wisconsin)
“God spoke to me and told me when I love Him more than my wife, He would totally restore our marriage. Praise God for speaking to my heart.” (Tennessee)
"For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross." Colossians 1:19-20
"I prayed for my spouse to come to where I live. God answered my prayer and now I am waiting for God to complete what He started. I have come to learn now that I have not been listening to God. Only after asking God to show me the real enemy I came to discover my behavioral part of the problem. That it is the same behaviors my spouse used to complain about me when we were together. Glory be to God. How much I need to change." (Colorado)
“I have been a stander for two years. I have seen a few Covenant Transport trucks during trips to Florida and Pennsylvania, but I NEVER saw one in my area. I believed it to be very unlikely that I would ever see one in this part of the country. I said to God, ‘If I ever see a Covenant Transport truck around here, I will take that as a definite sign from You that You are speaking to me about our marriage restoration.’ Lo and behold, I saw one on my way to work last week. The first words out of my mouth were, ‘Oh my God’ quickly followed by ‘Thank You Lord!’” (Rhode Island)
"My husband texted me today and wanted to talk. We had not really talked for a month. Saturday he came to the house for more of his things. I wanted to talk, but I kept my lips zipped. My husband wants to come home. He will have to quit his job but I know God will help us. I thank the Lord for this experience because I am now closer to my Heavenly Father. To the Steinkamps thank you for this web site giving me the inspiration to keep standing." (Illinois)
A PS from Pompano - While we thank this stander for the kind words, we remind every subscriber that a website is only one of the tools being used by Rejoice Marriage Ministries to proclaim that God heals hurting marriages. He birthed this Ministry almost 19 years ago, long before most of us had ever heard of the Internet or email. For several years we communicated with standers the old-fashioned way; by letter and telephone. Even back then, we had teaching tapes, books the Lord had given us to write, and radio broadcast programs. Everything we did was centered around a local Bible study where we also met standers the old-fashioned way, face to face. If the Internet were to disappear tonight, Rejoice Marriage Ministries would still be around tomorrow. We encourage you not to think of us as an Internet Ministry, but as a Ministry telling people about Jesus, who uses the Internet as one of their tools. You are missing many blessings and a lot of encouragement if you fail to use everything we have available to help you.
“While standing for my marriage in prayer, I had difficulties having obstacles thrown at me discouraging me from my stand.PTL! Through prayer, the Lord fought for me and our child. My prodigal had always had contact with our child, even at short notice, and I respect him for that. He moved to a nearby city with the OW and I had papers served for mediation as he wanted more overnight contact. I cried out to the Lord as I did not need the pressure at a time when I was in the middle of writing exams and praying for restoration. Barely a week later. I received a letter that the case had been closed. We serve a God who protects and fights for families. Restoration is on its way. PTL!” (United Kingdom)
"I have been using my Rejoice Marriage Ministries Bible reading calender to follow my daily reading. I was supposed to read the first two chapters in Galatians this morning, but somehow I accidently read the first two Chapters in 2 Corinthians. Then I read 'Charlyne Cares' and Bob said he read a verse not intended so I felt like God confirmed that to me." (North Carolina)
"Yesterday I was astonished when my husband told me my hair looked nice, when for years he has only said unkind words to me. I thank God. I have asked for love like His for my husband." (California)
“I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted.” Job 42:2
“Praise God! He is so amazing as it says in Ephesians 3:20! During my stand I have been tithing on my gross income and give offerings as the Holy Spirit directs me to. God will provide all your needs as He says in Philippians 4:19. I received an unexpected check in the mail and also a family member brought me a check to cover more than half of my child's college tuition for this upcoming year. I also received a mortgage modification and I am believing God that I will be able to keep my home. He has also brought laborers to help me to do work on my house. He is always right on time. He has provided so many other times in so many ways. Trust God, He will take care of you! He is so awesome! Thank You my Father God! I love You Lord! Hallelujah!” (Connecticut)
“I have been standing for some years now, and circumstances have gotten a bit worse, yet over the past few months I have been given a deep joy that passes all understanding! In my early stand, people who had already traveled this road told me this would happen, yet I could not believe it would for me. Keep standing close to Him and He will fill your heart in all the empty places. Yesterday as I was walking out of church I asked the Lord to stay close to me- and then I checked my cell phone. There was a photo of a beautiful angel! I sent a thank you text to my sister who sent it, and she replied she had tried to send it the day before and it wouldn't send - God's timing is impeccable! I would not trade this joy I have for anything, and now pray only that someday my husband may know it too. When that happens, all else will fall into place- ‘I am confident and unafraid for He has been my Savior!’" (Rhode Island)
"God has restored our marriage. My husband has returned home for good after coming and going for a few years. God changed him. My husband rededicated his life to Christ and God has now shown us the vision to begin a ministry in helping couples have successful lasting marriages. He is doing all he can to be the husband and father Christ intended him to be. God is faithful. He can and will restore your marriage. Keep praying!" (Canada)
“I was feeling low and that I had nothing to celebrate and that this week’s Saturday Testimonies would be really hard to read if everyone else was receiving blessings except me. Then I remembered the scripture in Romans 12:15:Rejoice with those who rejoice!Get happy for those who have received their miracle! Then God reminded me of the scripture in Mark 11:24: When you pray and ask for something, believe you have received it, and you will be given whatever you ask for.So I want to shout 'Thank You Lord for answering my prayers of marriage restoration, hearts to be reconciled, husbands and wives not to be separated by the enemy and my beloved coming home!' This Christmas I will believe that I have already received what I have been praying for, God has given me my Christmas miracle and I will rejoice! Merry Christmas.” (United Kingdom)
“I've been standing several years and am so grateful to Charlyne and Bob's teaching and Dennis‘ devotions. Right after my husband left, I prayed screaming, crying, 'What do I do?' Minutes later I found RMM. It was information from RMM that has kept me away from temptations of the opposite sex, brought me back to church, to Bible class, reading daily devotions, and got me out of teaching yoga which dishonors God. I now teach a devotional exercise with Bible verses and Christian music, praising Jesus while we exercise! I now read the Bible to nursing home residents especially on holidays, have the deepest joy and love for Jesus that comforts me like nothing else can." (Wisconsin)
"At church my pastor read a verse in Psalm 105 that started 'He hath remembered his covenant.' Thank You, God even though my spouse has left ours, God remembers it." (Idaho)
“To God be the glory for allowing me to spend time with my covenant spouse. Praise the Lord that my spouse called and wanted to spend time with me on Valentine’s Day. We had shared a beautiful day and positive communication. God is my true Valentine but it was nice to spend time with my spouse. God also allowed us to spend time as a family with our children and grandkids. I am so thankful for our blessings. Thank You God for moving on the other side of the mountain with my spouse.” (Kentucky)
“It is written in the Prophets: ‘They will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who listens to the Father and learns from him comes to me. ... I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life. I am the bread of life.” Matthew 6:45, 47-48
"God has blessed me to see how suffering, no matter how it enters into our lives, can be used to bring glory to Him and truth into our lives. I thank God for His hand in my life and how He can use all of this mess in my life and transform it into a message. To God be the glory." (Georgia)
"My husband called to ask if he could spend the day with our daughter. I agreed. While we were waiting for her to get ready, praise God, my husband and I had an opportunity to talk. He ended up staying many hours. We talked, had lunch and went together to our daughter's tryouts. My daughter had her dad ask her if I had a boyfriend and how she would feel if we got back together. Thanks to Bob, I now know my husband is testing the waters. Thank you for helping me understand what is happening." (Delaware)
"God has put everything in order in His perfect time. I am so thankful for the victories I have experienced in my stand. In this year I have seen God answer so many of my prayers. God has opened lines of communication with my husband; we speak daily and go on dates. God has restored my relationship with my in-laws and my husband's relationship with my family. God has healed my heart to forgive the OW and love the non-covenant child he had with her. My student loan debt was lowered. I paid it and I'm opening my business. I thank God in advance for my husband's return home for I know it's near!” (Florida)
"Praise God, He is healing our marriage bit by bit. My husband was open with me about everything that has happened. He is spending all weekend with us. Although he does not yet want to come home, he is beginning to show me affection. Thank You, Lord that Your timing is perfect." (United Kingdom)
“Today a Covenant Transport truck pulled into our business. I was practically jumping up and down. For some years I have trusted God for the restoration of my dead marriage and at the lowest moments He has sent ministries like RMM, faithful believers, and Covenant Transport trucks to encourage me in the darkest days of separation and divorce. Having that truck pull up to our business was a kiss on the cheek from the Lord. I believe that I am almost on the other side of this mountain. Praise God.” (Ohio)
"God is good! I had been praying for the strength of Job as I continued to stand for my marriage even though our final hearing was set for next Tuesday. It has been a very emotional week, but due to another issue not related to the divorce, the final hearing had to be postponed indefinitely. Praise GOD! I am quickly learning everything is in HIS time, not mine." (Florida)
"I saw my husband at an event last weekend, we talked for the first time in months and spent time in a casual fun setting with friends. The next day was Mother’s Day. He took me and our kids to dinner. Praise God for answered prayers and for bringing us together on Mother's Day." (Texas)
"My husband was unexpectedly in Florida for a couple of days over the holidays. He came to the house for an hour. He hugged me before leaving and I told him I was here and was praying. God continues to work." (Florida)
"Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance." Proverbs 1:5
“My prodigal is home from Afghanistan (we are divorced). His father passed away two days before he arrived home for vacation. At the funeral my mother-in-law approached me and wrapped her arms around me and said she loved me and I would always be family. My prodigal was standing next to us and heard her. She introduced me as her daughter-in-law and told me I was to come to the family dinner at her church after the service. My prodigal's sister told me the same. I went to the dinner and my prodigal sat across from me and I would catch him watching me. I had been stressing about being at the funeral and not being with MY family. They ALL welcomed me with love. God answered in a mighty way. My father-in-law was a godly man and loved the Word. He told me when my prodigal left me ‘He loves you and WE WILL HAVE ANOTHER WEDDING!’ I continue to hold onto his prophetic words.” (Texas)
Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the LORD. Ephesians 5:21-22 (KJV)
“I reported that my husband returned to his prayer life and church just one month ago. Tonight I praised, danced, and shouted with a voice of triumph when the OW sent an email apologizing for her part in our separation. HALLELUJAH!! I am amazed at what God is doing. The devil has to flee when we pray, fast, read the Word, put on the Armor of God and praise Him. The enemy is confused because of my joyous outlook, faith to the things of God and my worship. Keep standing....with the most High who is for us, who can be against us? The enemy has to flee! I love the Lord and He shows me daily but these ‘suddenlies’ are miracles even to non-believers. Hallelujah!” (Florida)
“PTL for answered prayer for contact from my in-laws. Having prayed before Christmas for the Lord to place me on their hearts, God has answered my prayers abundantly more than I expected. For years I have had very little contact from members of my prodigal's family. Firstly my in-laws mentioned in their Christmas card that they 'think of me often.' Now over the past month I have received requests from my sister-in-law and a niece and nephew for my email address so they can be in contact with me! Thank You, Lord for blessing me so much more than I could have imagined." (United Kingdom)
"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 covenant husband called me tonight after 15 years of silence. We talked for a long time. I've been praying so long and nearly gave up but I KNEW he was still my covenant husband. For many years he has refused all contact but I kept praying. He didn't seem to want to end the call and promised to stay in touch. It was a miracle, because without the Lord I would never have forgiven him. It was so natural; that's the way it is between covenant spouses no matter what has happened and how much time has elapsed. Never give up on your covenant spouse no matter how bad things look; standing prayers are powerful.” (United Kingdom)
“Praise the Lord my husband is home. It really was all of a sudden just like I've been told. Thank You Jesus for breathing Your life into another lifeless marriage. I will forever praise You.” (California)
"My husband told me he loved me. I have been praying to hear those words. I thank the Lord for His divine favor in our relationship." (New Jersey)
“In 2004 I was separated from my husband and had decided to get a divorce. God stepped in with an invitation for me to trust Him to restore my marriage. My husband wanted no part of it, so I began my stand, alone. I came upon this website, and every day I received much needed encouragement here. Three months into my stand, my husband asked me to move back home. It took another couple of years before I could see tangible change. Now, at the beginning of 2013, I can say that God did such a miraculous work in both of our hearts, and our marriage looks nothing like it did for the first 20 years! Standing was difficult, but I wouldn't trade one moment of it. I discovered God's heart in a way I had never known before! Letting Him deal with my own heart and my own issues, while at the same time learning to pray for my husband from the Word of God, and with God's heart for him, changed everything for me, especially my prayer life! And God was ever faithful!” (Texas)
"Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. God is good and His Word is true. My husband and I have reconciled and were remarried on the day before Thanksgiving. Praise the Lord." (New Jersey)
“My prodigal comes once a week to play with our youngest for a bit, PTL! He has started slowly fixing things up in the house. He ignores me and that hurts and I have difficulty ‘zipping my lips’ but I know that the Lord will help me and I will succeed soon just as I am now able to love him unconditionally. I am waiting for God to complete His work in me and then I know my prodigal will return ‘suddenly.’ I am praising my Lord for the restoration of my marriage. Standers, don’t quit!” (Canada)
“PTL! I’ve seen my third Covenant Transport truck. I know my husband will be home soon. Never give up on Him. The Lord will never give up on you.” (Minnesota)
“The Lord led me to contact the family minister of the church my spouse attends. He prayed with me for my marriage. Right after, my attorney called to tell me that the scheduled deposition had been canceled. PTL for intervening!” (Georgia)
“One of my daughter's and my nightly prayers is that God would use us to minister to our unsaved loved ones and that He would surround them with believers who would encourage them. I have been taking my young cousin who is nearly my daughter's age to church and Youth group. I have found out that most of her friends at school are Christians. Praise God! What is even more amazing is that my dear husband, who has avoided our church family for several years, has now been playing on our church football team for the last few months. Now my husband is around godly influences consistently. God answers prayer!” (California)
"Help us, O God of our salvation for the glory of Your Name." Psalm 79:9
"My husband has been home for a few months. God has blessed my family and bringing my husband and I into unity. We have been working on our marriage. He was home for Christmas. I am thankful to God for not letting me give up on my marriage." (Oklahoma)
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