Forgive Them

Foregiveness Testimonies

"...'I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'" Acts 26:17-18

“Have faith in God.” Jesus answered. “I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”  Mark 11:22-25

Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you   and your children and for all who are far off - for all whom the Lord our God will call."  Acts 2:38-39  

“I am so glad that you shared what Bob wrote about the ‘Foolishness of Gossip.’ I did not really think I was gossiping until I read Bob’s article and the Holy Spirit convicted me. Now I know why God allowed it that not many people were asking about our marriage problems/ separation - He wanted the matter and the details covered. I need to constantly listen to God and not seek the comments of other people. Thank you RMM for pointing out the truth and praying for us all, who need to be renewed in our heart and mind. May GOD forgive me for the pride in my heart and help me to cover the nakedness of my husband (and everybody else involved)! Humbly standing.”  (Germany) 

“To Our Lord and Savior Jesus be all praise and glory. After two and a half years, another marriage, many mistakes by me, and more hours crying out to God then I could ever recall, my wife and one flesh mate is home. I cannot begin to describe the process that brought us to this glorious time except to say God kept His Word. When my wife left and God told me to wait for her I didn’t know what to make of it. He told me He had given me one wife and the only one He would give me. He told me to wait for her and be faithful to my vows. Yes it was suddenly, but it was a reunion I will praise Him for forever. I was worried when that day came that I would still be hurt and angry. But God took just enough time to take all that away and build the love and complete forgiveness I would need to welcome her home without condition or reservation. Don’t give up, not ever. He is not slow to keep His promises; He takes just the right amount of time to make us ready and complete His work and not a day more.” (Alaska)   

“I have been standing for a few months. My children and I have been attending church regularly, today my prodigal attended with us. He hasn't attended in a while. On our way to church we see a church named 'Covenant.' The service was about forgiveness and second chances. PTL! My prodigal hasn't returned, but God continues to show me we are on the path to restoration of our relationship with God and our marriage!"  (Texas) 

“My prodigal left some years ago and has been living out of state with the OW. Through my attorney I was notified that my prodigal was going to be back in our state and wanted to come by the house to pick up his remaining personal belongings. Our communication and interactions throughout the past two years have been tense, sometimes civil, sometimes not. I prayed the Holy Spirit would be with both of us when he came. We actually had the opportunity to talk and share our emotions. He hugged me and cried and said he was sorry for hurting me and our children. He texted me the next day and again said he was sorry and can only ask for forgiveness. This is a huge breakthrough, for he's never acknowledged any wrongdoing or remorse for his actions. I saw for myself that God is softening his heart and working on the other side of the mountain. Praise the Lord!” (Rhode Island) 

“My situation is atypical, nevertheless the Lord brought RMM into my life when I needed help learning how to forgive, trust, have hope. One day I'll get past the memories. Just this week I was overwhelmed with the beauty of the Lord's desires and my desires being the same. I prayed that the Lord would allow contact with my prodigal after a long time with none. After contemplating my readiness, I added, ‘Email would be best.’ I still can hardly believe it, but the NEXT DAY I received an email from my prodigal, who for years refused to communicate by email. Now I simply cannot deny God is working; something pretty huge had to happen to make him reach out!”  (Florida)

“I am standing AGAIN. My husband left many years ago. I cried out to God and found help through many people, including RMM. My husband filed for divorce at that time but the Lord worked on his heart and he removed the divorce and returned home for many years. I loved and prayed for him during that time trusting God to heal our marriage. But God's ways are higher than ours. My husband moved out again and I was devastated and cried out to the Lord. He asked me to lay it down and let Him write the rest of the story. He also lifted someone up who I was able to speak to that had the same thing happen to her. Her husband left, came home for many years and then left again. But God told her to let him handle it, and He did! Her husband returned home again and became a new creature in Christ!! I am standing for my now legally divorced spouse. I am so thankful for all I have learned about forgiveness, unconditional love, standing, and trusting God.”  (Arizona) 

“My son and I were not going to have a place to live, but thank God the board at my parent's retirement community voted to give us one more month. Just so God made sure I knew it was Him, they voted 100% in favor of us, even the people who reported us and wanted us to move out! We do have God's favor when we're standing for our marriage, because He hates divorce. I have been able to forgive my husband every day, and I have become closer to the Lord through this. Please believe with me for a speedy restoration!”  (Arizona) 

“This testimony is about the decision to stand for my marriage after almost three decades of divorce. I saw my prodigal at our son's wedding last July; the sparks were reignited as first demonstrated by my prodigal. After much wrestling with my thoughts and unforgiveness, I found your website. It became my prayer. I hope my next testimony is about total marriage restoration. I’ve decided to order a ring that will represent that until my husband returns to me, the Lord will be my husband; it will tell others that I'm not a single available woman; and it will remind me of my commitment to Christ and my stand for our marriage restoration.”  (Colorado) 

“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) 

“I had been standing for my prodigal to turn his heart back to the Lord and back to me for three years! A few hours after Christmas Day last year (2010) in he walked!!!It still took me totally by surprise since he had written both our children that he wouldn't be home for Christmas! What a beautiful and just unexplainable amazing, wonderful, feeling I had when he walked in the door! He had been praying and seeking God and he heard a minister on Christmas Eve say, ‘receive your forgiveness and go home’ and that is just what he did! Praise God! I hope this testimony helps in some way to help you know that God IS working even when we aren't sure sometimes and don't see anything happening in the natural. Everything will be in His perfect timing, not ours, because He knows things that we don't know that have to take place at just the right time!”   (Missouri) 

“My husband left his home and family many months ago. After seeking God's council and fasting and standing for my marriage, God led me to RMM. Charlyne's daily devotionals and scripture prayers gave me the strength to continue to trust God and not give up on my marriage. I learned to forgive my husband and trust God totally for restoration. PTL my husband returned home to his family in October and our marriage is more beautiful than it's ever been. I know we have a long way to go, but I will forever stand for my marriage and cover my marriage/family in prayer. Don't ever doubt the power of prayer.”  (Texas) 

“My husband and I have been separated for several years and I have been standing. A few weeks ago my husband told me that he just doesn't see a future for us anymore. When my husband said those words to me it was so hurtful and I was so discouraged but I pointed out that I know that my kids are able to forgive the past. Well this weekend my 20-year-old daughter has learned a very hard lesson on everyone makes mistakes and we are not capable of judgments. She finally said that she understood what I have been trying to do. It just felt as if it is a big relief knowing that God does have the power to create miracles in every situation. It was a sign telling me not to give up." (Minnesota)

“My husband and I have been separated for many months. God told me from the beginning of the separation that HE would restore. I believed God but did not forgive my husband. After seeking God’s help for me to forgive I began to change. Weeks later my husband came to see me and said that he wanted to come home. I noticed that he was still driving the other woman's car and became upset. He held me, told me that he has always loved me and will be coming home soon. I know that God is at work. I know that my husband is coming home. I continue to pray for his life and for those like me who got so fed up with waiting that they canceled Charlyne Cares on their phone!! I can see that I had to change to let God have HIS way in this situation. 'Because He lives I can face tomorrow...'” (United Kingdom)

"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)

“My spouse and I have been separated for some months. Through the grace and guidance of The Lord, I stood (and prayed intensely) in the hope that He will soften her heart. Last week, she came home and asked for forgiveness of her trespasses. The old me would not have forgiven, BUT OUR Lord had in the process softened MY heart too, and I can forgive her unconditionally. She hasn't moved back home, but we have firmly placed God at the center of our lives and of our relationship and life in Him. Amen!” (South Africa) 

“’...to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’” Acts 26:18 

“Our divorce was granted. I trusted in the Lord to strengthen me and be obedient to Him. God was with me and showed favor and now He can soften my prodigal's heart. God allowed me to be self controlled. I trust God for my future.Jeremiah 29:11says‘For I know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’God gave my family a trial for His glory. I trust God's promise to restore and rebuild what the enemy stole. On my way home a car cut in front of me with a message that said "FORGIVENESS". PTL! God does speak to His children.”  (Hawaii) 

“We were married for many years and then divorced for many years. During our time apart God did an amazing work in both of our lives to bring healing and forgiveness and we were recently remarried. Having God in the center of our marriage has made all the difference. It is a new covenant based on a firm foundation. God is such a good God. To Him be all the glory, honor and praise!”  (Florida) 

“I was first the prodigal then returned. My husband is now the prodigal and we are separated. He told me he wanted a divorce and not to communicate with him in any way. We didn't speak for several weeks. During that time I prayed continuously for God to soften his heart and to forgive me. I decided to call him and to my surprise he agreed to go on a date. We had a wonderful time. He shared with me that he missed me and that he wouldn’t be gone for long. He held my hand, was very sweet and affectionate. When he left he told me loved me. God is already restoring this marriage! All praise to Him!”  (California) 

“A sheriff pulled in behind my mother as she stopped for gasoline. She thought she was in trouble when he walked up to the window. However, he thanked her for having messages of hope on the back of her car. He couldn't thank her enough. We've put the ‘Honey Come Home...’ sticker, the ‘Forgive Them’ sticker and the ‘God Heals Hurting Marriages’license plate cover on her car. My prodigal hates them but they are doing a work for God! PTL!”  (Arkansas) 

“My husband and I have been divorced for several years now. After many years of prayer we are finally talking, dating, being friends again. Praise God! The Lord has been faithful to show me my part in the divorce and how I drove him away. Hallelujah! We have forgiven each other and on the road to restoration! Thank You Jesus!” (Texas) 

“We've had so many false starts but PTL I think we are in the healing phase. I wanted a divorce after my husband hurt me deeply during an affair. The Lord and RMM saved my marriage, with guidance, prayer and most of all encouragement that I could survive. I knew I loved my husband and acknowledged he hurt me, but I learned to forgive. My Christian husband loves me more today than ever, only after he learned to love the Lord more than he loves me. Thank you RMM, for speaking and sharing the truth.”  (Tennessee) 

“’And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.’ 2 Corinthians 9:8.  I was the prodigal and now the stander. My sin has been damaging but praise God: HE has forgiven me, I have safe housing, all my needs met, my children and wife are safe, my attorney prays and stands with me, God led me to this site, He gave me a job, He is teaching me, delivering me, loving me and making me into the husband and father they need and want. Because He loves me I will NEVER give up. LOVE YOU JESUS!”  (Arizona) 

“PTL I had a conversation with my husband on Wednesday and told him how much I appreciated our being friends. He asked if I would still want to be friends if he divorced and remarried and I said yes as his friendship was more than I had expected for years. I had spent most of the years of separation trying to to mend our marriage in the flesh and made it worse. I finally gave it to God and now I can have these conversations and mean what I say. My husband is totally amazed as he remembers the emotional jealous wreck of a wife. I have even forgiven and am praying for the OW.”  (United Kingdom) 

And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.  James 5:15-16 

And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.  Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.  James 5:15-16

And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:15-16

"I began my stand some months ago when my wife and I separated. Since that time she has told me that she wants to end our marriage. I turned my life to Jesus and have felt so much stronger. Not long ago she told me that she forgives me and she hugged me. We have a long way to go, and I'm not sure which path my wife will yet take, but I see the Spirit in her again and I have faith that she will return to God and to our family, and that God will then use my marriage powerfully for His Kingdom." (Ohio)

"Several years ago my husband left our marriage and divorced me for another woman. The divorce turned me to God. I knew I could not be separated from God's love. As the pain started to melt into compassion for my then ex-husband I was able to forgive, and came to see that God was caring for both of us. One day my husband showed up at my door and was very contrite. He wanted to come home. He was a new man. He realized the hand of the devil had taken its toll. I welcomed him back with open arms. We are now remarried and happier than ever. Our remarriage is squarely based on Christianity." (Wisconsin)

"After some years of standing I have begun to perceive good changes in my husband. His new relationship was about to finish more than once, but we have to understand that this is a process and it is on God's time not ours. I want to write in the meanwhile because this is my promise to the Lord; that I will let the world knows about His miracles. Dear friends, keep standing on the Name of God. He is not a man who lies. Keep your faith and hope and never forget about forgiveness and power of prayer. God bless you." (Columbia)

"My husband returned to our relationship and wrote a song (sung by our friend Greg Lambert) as his testimony of life. Praise God, he never left our marriage. However, we did need to stand, as we had left God out of our home and tried to do things our own way (satan was winning). We have turned back to God, and He restored our marriage. Thanks to this ministry, we've learned how to zip the lip, forgive and start loving each other the way God had intended." (Tennessee)

"Praise God! My wife emailed me yesterday and asked for forgiveness and asked if I would be willing to fix our marriage. I am so blessed. God has moved in her life and replaced that heart of stone with a heart of flesh. He filled it with love and gained yet another victory over satan. It is still a long road but God has paved the way. Thanks Rejoice Ministries. You have been a blessing through this storm." (Iowa)

"I had been walking in defeat and weariness in my long stand but the Lord was right there when I repented. I picked up my Bible from by the bed where it had sat untouched for too long and within minutes my prodigal sent me a text. I know that was the Lord reminding me to seek Him first and He is working. Two days later my prodigal asked me to dinner and, after the dinner, I came to a stop light and the song 'While I'm Waiting' came on the radio. Plus the car in front of me had a bumper sticker that said 'Nothing is impossible for God.' Forgive me Lord for ever doubting your timing or power!" (Texas)

"My husband and I have been separated. I finally humbled myself before God for all sin. Because of His Comforter working in me and our situation, there is a softness and true love. Our children have not seen us have tension after years of strife. I have forgiven. Bless the Lord." (North Carolina)

"For months my husband has driven hours to pick up our kids every other weekend. Because of the hurt I have endured, I have not interacted with him at all, always greeting the kids inside our home. Last weekend, God instructed me to meet my husband when he arrived and ask for his forgiveness for the terrible ways I sinned against him. It was a healing moment for us both as I acted in obedience to God's Word, seeking forgiveness when I have done wrong." (North Carolina)

"My husband married the other woman. He sent me a text apologizing for lying and cheating. He said he knows he hurt me and our child and asked me to forgive him. I told him I already had and was still standing for the restoration of our covenant marriage. He replied that he was miserable; his wife was distant and not treating him like she did in the beginning. I know God is softening his heart and drawing him to repentance. Praise the Lord for His faithfulness!" (Tennessee)

"Praise the Lord, my husband has come home 'suddenly'! Thank you so much for proclaiming that God heals hurting marriages. I learned to forgive my husband for everything, love him unconditionally, and stand for my marriage boldly proclaiming the word of God - my husband came home. We have been praying together every night. Thanks to your books I knew what to expect and I'm still standing for him to be saved and our marriage completely healed. I will continue to pray for hurting marriages and give my testimony to other couples in crisis." (Maryland)

"God uses all things for good. My heart was filled with love, compassion and the kind of forgiveness only Jesus could enable me to feel towards my spouse and the other woman, after hearing that they were expecting a child together. I know satan meant this news to cause me to give up my stand, but instead it strengthened it and softened my heart all the more. I know my miracle is just around the corner." (Kentucky)

"Prior to our divorce, I enrolled in a recovery program that requires us to write amends letters to those we've hurt and seek their forgiveness. My ex-husband came over to give me the lien release form after paying off my car. I was able to read him my amends letter. He had a look of shame and guilt on his face. He kept telling me that he doubts we'll get back together. However, he stayed for over an hour as we visited. Even though his mouth was saying it's over, his body was in no hurry to leave! I gave him a hug before he left with a bright smile on his face. I still believe!" (Oklahoma)

"God is still moving mountains! I contacted my prodigal and he responded. God is working on his heart because he said he's tired of being beat up by the mistakes he has made. Although he hasn't asked me to forgive him nor has he asked to come back home, I know the Holy Spirit is working on his heart and he will be home soon! As I typed this praise report, my husband’s favorite song is playing on the radio (Something about the Name of Jesus). What a wonderful confirmation that God is on the move! I am praising the Lord in advance!" (Texas)

"I had allowed years of bitterness, anger and resentment to come between my husband and myself. I'd started a relationship with another man, closing myself off to my husband of 20 years. Despite much Christian counseling for both of us, it looked like our marriage was over. By the grace of God, and the work of the Holy Spirit, following an Easter service I realized that if Christ could forgive my sin and die for me I had no right being angry and resentful to my husband to the point of divorce. I am now standing for my marriage and encouraging others to do likewise. Don't ever give up!" (Canada) "Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress. Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of evil and cruel men." Psalm 71:3-4

"I awoke without peace having been on the receiving end of my husband’s unexpected verbal attack. I was temporarily blinded and could not see that this was satan. Today I read Charlyne Cares 'What is God saying to you about your spouse? Ask Him and then listen for His soft answer. The enemy is using your spouse to push your buttons.' This is exactly what happened. I prayed forgiveness and God in His faithfulness gave me a scripture with my husband's unusual name in it showing me what He is saying about my spouse. Praise the LORD for using Charlyne to speak to me and to other standers." (United Kingdom)

"I am praising God and rejoicing in what my God is doing. My husband invited me to the movies and he told me that he is testing the waters. He even made future plans to take our granddaughter to the movies. I definitely see God softening his heart. I had tried everything in my own strength and came up empty. Now I am trying to trust God and allow Him to do the work in my husband’s heart. My God will fight for me. I have to keep reminding myself to just keep quiet. I thank God that He has taught me to zip my lips, pray scripture and forgive no matter what. To our God be all the glory." (Pennsylvania)

"I have definitely felt like giving up after spotting my husband with the OW while out with our daughter. Then I prayed, asked God to forgive me, and to stop this divorce. I also asked Him to show me a sign for encouragement by letting me see my husband by himself at random. I crossed paths with my husband - by himself. I know God can work miracles. I trust His timing." (North Carolina)

"My husband picked me up early on New Year's morning and took me out for breakfast so that I didn't have to spend the first day of the new year alone. Then he drove me out to retrieve our kids from their sleepover with friends. Thank you, Rejoice, for encouraging me to PRAY, forgive, love, wait, keep quiet, and accept the HOPE that God allows for right now. He is working in both of us while we are apart." (Washington)