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"Our son was in a program and my husband brought the other person with him for the first time. I spoke with (her). I thank the Lord that He has changed me because the old me would have not been able to handle the situation the way I did." (Florida)
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9
"My heart is encouraged today! Recent days have been blessings. God's timing is everything. My husband filed for divorce and was very hostile towards me. Recently things have changed. He wrote that he misses us and that we are in his prayers. Hallelujah! He even asks about me when he talks to our older children. God is faithful." (Colorado)
"The Lord has been working in my life. He brought my prodigal son home. He is now working and living with me and will be attending college in January. We had a great Christmas. God does answer prayer." (Texas)
"Although we are divorced, I am standing for my marriage. God does work behind the scenes. For the first time in a year we are talking and texting and my husband came to church with us on Sunday. I thank God for that daily." (Arkansas)
“My prodigal husband just came back from Iraq. It is a miracle from God that he is unharmed. I prayed for my prodigal daily and the Lord has protected him. My prodigal lives in a different state, but he is coming to visit me in a few weeks.” (Ohio)
"My husband finally left the other woman yesterday and has no place to go. He asked me if he could put his things in my garage. I said yes and he seemed thrilled. I pray my husband will hear the Spirit of the Lord." (Oklahoma)
"I have been praying and looking for a new job for almost a year and out of the blue the place I am now offered me a pay increase. I am so thankful for God's provision. The increase came in His timing, and I know so will a healed marriage." (Pennsylvania)
"Before reading today’s devotional I was questioning if I should keep standing. Over the weekend I felt pain in my heart like it was when my husband first left and I cried. I heard God loud and clear through the story of Charlyne and Bob's remarriage day. The tears are flowing down my face. Thank You Jesus." (Pennsylvania)
"My husband and I separated after I found out he was having an affair. I thank God for leading me to your web site. It has been such a help. I recently got saved and I continue to pray for my husband also. My husband returned home. He has been going to church with us so the Lord is working. It always seems that when I'm feeling really down, there your message is and it seems to fit me perfectly. God bless you both." (Pennsylvania)
"My wife is going with me to the Cotton Bowl and staying with me. I love LSU, but I really don't care if they get beat 700 to zero, I just love being with my wife." (Louisiana)
"My hearing was victorious with my being allowed to continue custody of our four children. My kids have always lived with me. By God's divine glory and mercy and love, I was allowed to keep raising my children. To God be the glory. Also, recently my spouse and I had lunch together. God is in control. He will have my spouse return for certain. God sets captives free." (Maryland)
"My husband called to tell me about a dog show that was on TV that he thought I might want to see and also to check on our dog. She has been sick. He then told me he would be over to see her sometime next week. We had a nice conversation and hung up. Thank You Lord. God is so good and we just need to remember to thank Him for even the little things." (Texas)
“I came home from work on election day to find that my husband had returned home and moved all of his things back into our house. This was a very welcome surprise, especially since he had just called me that afternoon saying that he could not ever see our marriage and circumstances changing for the better. Praise God and many thanks to my Rejoice Ministries family for your prayers and support.” (Pennsylvania)
"My spouse has came home broken, wounded, and very ashamed. He is going to church frequently, so I know he will surrender his all to God soon. To God be the glory." (Oklahoma)
"After only a few weeks of separation, my husband asked about my newfound interest in church and what I learned at Bible study on Wednesday. I was feeling really down this week at his continued rejection, but now I see it is God's will for me to stand and have renewed faith." (California)
"My biggest trial right now is financial. God is teaching me to have faith in Him alone for my every need. I kept thinking I was doing that but was not. I have my own business and this month has been extremely lean. I have been spending money I don't have on advertising in an attempt to get sales. This morning after talking to God I stopped the ad campaigns and said, 'God, it's all Yours.' Within minutes, I had big orders come in that covered expenses I needed to take care of today. God is truly faithful even we are not. I am humbled by His faithfulness. He truly is the God of the impossible." (Texas)
"My husband has stopped the divorce and returned home. He said that God has been talking to him for the last few weeks night and day. He also told me that I was on his mind all the time. Anything he did or saw reminded him of us or me. Even the blue sky reminded him of my eyes. God is so good. I thank you for your ministry and also I will continue to pray for all of the other spouses and prodigals." (Connecticut)
"The girls and I went outside this morning to finish shoveling as we had gotten 36 inches of snow in 28 hours. The snowplow left a huge pile almost five tall in our driveway. We saw someone had shoveled us out. We thought it was a kind neighbor, but it was my husband who drove in from out of town at 6:00 A.M. to shovel us out. Thank You Lord that he still is concerned about us." (Washington)
"I have found myself content with the idea of giving up on my marriage and moving on with my life. Evidently God still has other plans. I received a call from my father-in-law last week in need of my help on a job. We haven't seen each other or spoken in a year. He invited me over to discuss the work, then I visited him and my mother-in-law. God's timing is perfect. Over the past couple months I had grown very weary. Thank You, Jesus." (North Carolina)
"Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment." 1 Timothy 6:7
"I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised so shall I be praised from my enemies." Psalm 18:1
"After years of practically no contact with my husband, he wrote us a letter filled with love, remorse, and the best part; prayer. God has truly been working in him. It happened very suddenly just like you said. Praise be to God." (Kansas)
"My husband left me and filed for divorce. The divorce will be retracted and he has now been back reunited with the family. My kids are so excited to see their prayers answered. Thank you Bob and Charlyne for giving me hope and encouragement through your devotions and radio messages. The Lord has brought my prodigal home and is beginning to heal our family and my heart from this crisis. Nothing is impossible with our God." (California)
"My wife was never going to quit her job and move home from where she lived hundreds of miles away from me and our kids. After a few weeks of very little communication, she sent me a message that she was taking a job in the town the kids and I live in and she is moving home in a month and is excited. Praise God for the work He has done in her heart." (Idaho)
“Only got a second, because I am at work, but wanted to let you know my wife moved back in with me over the weekend. Things are going especially well, and God gets all the credit.” (California)
"Because of all the bad stuff that happened, no one believes that I should even think about reconciliation. I truly believe that I made a covenant before God when I married and what God joined together let no man put asunder. On Tuesday a truck passed me and the tag stood out to me. The tag number was '(our initials)forever' The next morning on my way to work a van passed me and written all over it in big letters was '(our initials)." I thank God for confirming to me that I am doing the right thing. I am trusting and believing God for many miracles to happen for my prodigal and me." (North Carolina)
"Sunday our Pastor preached on choices. I was shocked and elated when he started talking about choices and their consequences. It was an awesome message, especially from the view point of a stander. Then he said, ‘I'm not giving up on any of you. Come for any reason.' The altar was lined. God is still moving in the hearts of his people." (South Carolina)
"Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you." Isaiah 46:4
"My wife and I were in divorce court the first of this year. Through your support and encouragement, we are back together and doing better than ever. God has made a way where there was no way. Thank you for all you have done for me in the last year. You may never know just how many times Charlyne Cares spoke to my heart." (Washington State)
“My husband and I are starting life anew. I was in such shock on Christmas Eve when my husband wanted to stay at our house after opening gifts with our children and actually wanted me by his side. We talked for hours. He wanted to stay home. There is much healing that will need to take place, but the joy far outweighs the sorrow. I kept clinging to the message that God is in control.” (Ohio)
“I have had such a wonderful two weeks since I started reading your daily devotionals. Last weekend (husband) left a message on my machine. It was the most upbeat he has been since leaving and later divorcing me. He called again today. We had a good talk and he sounds good. I was upbeat and praying God would lead me. Since I learned that faith replaces fear and that I must trust God, I am much better. I know now that God does move mountains and He does restore.” (Texas)
“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
"I praise God for guiding me to your ministry. I had a lot of healing to do during more than four years of separation. I see changes in my spouse as well. The Holy spirit has softened my heart. I am grateful for the Lord being my husband for this season regardless of how many years it may be." (Ohio)
"My wife and I have started talking and seeing each other again. She stays in another state with the kids, but God used the kids to keep telling her to come home. We are now working on our marriage and we even went to her reunion last weekend together and enjoyed ourselves. Praise the Lord." (North Carolina)
"I want to thank God and your ministry for helping me stand. My husband is home now and we are working together to build a new relationship as unto the Lord. Trust and obey." (New Jersey)
"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." Psalm 91:1-4
"My wife told me to be ready for what is coming. She had filed divorce papers. Although she had not seen a pastor over the months she has been gone, she saw one a week ago and he challenged her on some things. Since then, we've had great talks and she said that maybe eventually I could date her. God is so good." (Florida)
"Today, I was praying that our son would get a call from his Dad, since he hasn't seen him in two weeks. Not more than twenty minutes later, my husband called from across the nation on his cell phone. He told me where he was in the car, and who he was going to visit. I knew by the tone of his voice that he was alone. He had a sound of desperation. I thank God that he called. I know God will lead him in the right direction." (Florida)
"My Lord has been faithful to keep renewing my strength during my stand. He has made tender the heart of my spouse. I thank the Lord for allowing me to send my husband a heartwarming Father’s Day card." (Canada)
"God has healed our broken marriage. Every prayer for my wife's heart has been answered. God has broken all contact with the other person, and has rescued us. I can testify that our marriage has gone from one of the worst to one of the best. God is faithful." (British Columbia)
“My husband left home several months ago. I have been working on my relationship with God and have found a great peace. Praise the Lord that many prayers have been answered in the last few days. I am going to pray that my husband and all prodigals will come to church this Easter Sunday and hear the message of hope and understand it like never before.” (Tennessee)
“After two years of praying my for husband, I saw him face to face for the first time. My son had replaced my post on my front porch and my husband helped him. I was feeding our dog this morning and John was in the garage getting his tools. I didn’t know he was there. Our dog ran over to him crying and he was talking and petting her. We just stared at each other. Praise the Lord. I was so ready to give up, but I wasn’t ready.” (Oklahoma)
"My husband and I are divorced. Not only did God's power break my husband's bondage with the other woman, He also made it possible for my husband to carve our Thanksgiving turkey and to attend a Christmas service with us as a family." (California)
“The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him...” Nahum 1:7-8
"My prodigal spouse filed for divorce after moving out of the house. Two months ago, he started talking about coming home and has been spending more time with the children and me. We spent Thanksgiving together too, praise God! Over the Thanksgiving holiday he also asked me what he needed to do to drop the divorce. My prodigal spouse isn't home yet, but I know that our Lord is touching his heart and will have him home soon enough." (New Jersey)
"My anniversary was last month and not a word was said by my husband. Christmas and New Years was basically the same way, so when I woke up yesterday morning, I thought to myself, "Lord please don't let this be the same. At least let him say 'Happy Mother's Day.' (Husband) got out of bed and dressed before I did. He jumped in his truck without saying where he was going and came home about an hour later with perfume, body powder and a card. Thank You Jesus. The Lord has been working on my husband. I can see him trying to fight the feeling from the Holy Spirit. I give all the glory to God for even the little things, but Lord how much it means to me now." (Indiana)
"The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance...Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen." 1 Peter 3:9,17-18
"Praise God for who he is and what he is doing and has done and thank you all for your prayers. Mercedez, for whom you have been praying, is in remission! They can find no cancer in her and her blood cells are doing just what God wants them to do. Praise God." (Michigan)
“I thank God for His goodness. Two weeks ago my prodigal returned and broke up with the other woman. God also gave me a chance to speak to encourage her to turn her life over to the Lord God. God does not lie. He will keep his promise.” (South Africa)
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