PRAY, PRAY, PRAY and be unrelenting!! And thats especially evident in the way God uses the encouragement and insight gained when our members share Their Prodigal Perspective. I was a regular church goer and I tithed but I still didnt have that personal relationship with God..well God has a way of getting our attention in ways unimaginable.and he got mine. So it goes. All I Want For Christmas Are The Secret Teachings Of Christ. Praying Against Strongholds Over Your Marriage, How To Bring Blessings To Your Restoration. The enemy has me in bondage! Thats always step one for the prodigal. Copyright 2005-2023 Faith And Marriage Ministries. The one spouse who has been left behind then starts praying to God to bring their spouse back home. 2015 The Prodigal Spouse Moriah Shires . All of these peoples stories have encouraged me at various points in my life, so Id like to share them with you now: Gods faithfulness is proved not by the elimination of hardships but by carrying us through them. Christopher Yuan. I have been separated for almost a year, and have experienced many blessings along the way. Thank you so much for this testimony. When you walk in the footsteps of the father of the prodig Finpecia Active ingredient: Finasteride $0.51 for pill Buy Now Dutas Active ingredient: Dutasteride $1.79 for pill Buy Now Finast Active ingredient: Finasteride $2.08 for pill Buy Now. My sense is that you knew Him when you went through your Jonah moments. Your testimony was put in front of me at the most perfect time! "Equipping and encouraging people to keep believing in Jesus", Copyright 2020 Keep Believing Ministries. Shes in Gods handmy family is in Gods hand and He will restore my marriage in Jesus name! But many times they themselves became standers because by that time, their spouses had moved on or were not interested in marriage restoration. 1 Corinthians 10:13 I know my marriage is being restored; Im giving it all to him and he WILL restore it as promised in his word. THE ANDERSONS: Forgiving the Prodigal Spouse THE SHRIVERS: After the Affair If God has given you a testimony one that could help and encourage others who are living with the horrible pain of infidelity, we would appreciate it if you would send it to us. We all wonder how to reach this generation that seems so turned off to God and religion. If we wait for people to come to our services, we will in most cases wait forever. Wow, thank you so much. Everyday I seek God to fight this battle. Jonah was the sinner in this situation, and yet his foolish rebellion endangered everyone around him. We are all prodigals, in some ways, and at some times. Father, I yet am a long way off- A few weeks ago my wife and I led a one-day Pastors Conference in Brunswick, Maine. He knows whats coming and doesnt want you to give up. What I learned: Even people who behave (very) badly are not beyond hope (including ourselves). And The Prodigal Perspective always bears witness to and confirms Isaiah 57:20-21, which declaresBut the wicked are like the tossing sea, which cannot rest, whose waves cast up mire and mud. I trust God will bring my husband back. Even though I was fighting the drugs, I still woke up every morning and read a chapter in my BibleIf nothing else good happened in my life, at least I was going to hear God every day. Ashley Smith. But (as for me), I will sacrifice to You With the voice of thanksgiving; I shall pay that which I have vowed. All Bible verses are from the New International Version 1984 unless otherwise indicated. The days went by and he didnt call so on December 5th 2010.I called him..he refused to take my calls so I texted him only to be told that he wasnt interested in me and I should go on with my life.that I should never call or text him again..that was like a dagger through my heartI felt as though someone had literally ran a knife straight through my stomach and was twisting it repeatedly..but that isnt the worse yet.. He can send the storm of adverse circumstances. About the size of a mustard seedRepentance is an intimate affair. I am going through exactly same marriage problem like Crystal. Some were missionaries. I had built my life around my husband and now he was goneI felt like I lost the better part of me..I couldnt eat.I couldnt eat .I didnt want to socialize and I forced myself to go to work..but God had a plan.even though all seemed lostGod was turning my situation around even as I was hurting..what the devil meant for evil God was turning around for good. Every prodigal is shown the way out, but chooses to turn their back on what is right. Why? It doesnt matter whether were talking about Seattle or Atlanta, Chicago or Charlotte, New York or San Antonio, Las Vegas or Louisville. 4. God was, but I didnt know that!! Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Yet at the same time, I thought I had done too much or wandered too far, and I couldnt forgive myself. I thought I had to continue on the path that I started because in my mind nothing would ever be the same again. I thought I was in control and I would do as I pleased. Thank you for sharing your story; it makes me realize that nothing is impossible through Christ. God will keep his promise. I will give them a heart to know Me, for I am the LORD; and they will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with their whole heart. When good student and obedient son Christopher Yuan turned his back on his family and embraced drugs, homosexuality, promiscuity, and rebellion, his mother Angela (who was struggling through a failing marriage) decided to kill herself. 2. During that process, Ashley Smith broke free of her own drug addiction and not long after, regained custody of her daughter. A lifestyle publication. Very painful to read your story. Karen's Testimony My story: Marriage after Betrayal My husband was gone. I tried to run away from the problems I was having, but my story as a prodigal wife proves that we never really get away from things by running from them. So thank you so very, very much! In other words, dont befriend someone to convert them everyone can tell. They can do without our sermons, but they cant live without our prayers. Thank You for Following the Lords leading to share your story. No matter what I do, it seems like everything goes wrong. Oh my word! Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Breaking the Generational curse of Divorce by Melissa, God CAN and WILL Turn a Prodigals Heart! Wow! I know youre praying for me. It moved me to put on the armour of God and pull my Boo back from the Pit as well. But true friendship also means trusting each other enough to wrestle with uncomfortable topics rather than smooth them over and pretend they dont exist. Yet, we show you, our spouses, that we are happy and that we could not have it better any other way; life is good, we are feeling good and having the time of our lives. DO NOT GIVE IN AND DO NOT BE MOVED by what they say or do. Certainly, it is well done, and the conclusion that following Gods plan for our lives is the right one, but oh, how true it is the hurt we cause loved ones when we fail to obey the Lord. He can send the storm of career implosion. Forgiveness is freedom. It has become hard because the enemy deceived me, and the entire time I was running, I knew it was wrong. And this woman went into a very heavy seeking mode. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. But God, He is my lawyer and I am doing exactly what Crystal did! Please do so even if what you have to write isn't very long in length. Wow! As He tells us, Come to me all you who are weary and heavy laden and you will find rest for your souls. Hes got our marriages in His hands, so we should be at peace. My heart was shattered, and life was never going to be the same. Copyright 2005-2023 Faith And Marriage Ministries. It's 2years now since he left me and 4 kids for another female. About two weeks ago, I decided to give it all to God and just as told would happen, a remarkable peace came over me since giving it to Him. At the End of the Year, Are You Just Trying to Get Attention? When last we left the reluctant prophet, he seemed to be on top of the world. Its only later that your realize the storm was a severe mercy from the Lord. Thats true about every city in America. (After the knowledge gained from his experiences debating Nabeel, David today continues to wrestle with Muslim ideology through his ministry, Acts 17 Apologetics). I had always attached it to a person who had left their faith. As a shepherd seeks out his flock when he is among his sheep that have been scattered, so will I seek out my sheep, and I will rescue them from all places where they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness. I am praying for my marriage to be restored and brand new again, and I have gotten out of Gods way. It comes from God. We are running from God, and when you act like that, we run from you too. Im just seeking after the heart of God. Maybe he can save us.. Wow!! all thanks and all praise be to Almighty God, he is now back home and we are rebuilding a marriage that from all counts and to the naked eye in the natural realm was dead. Blackened my brow where all might see, For my iniquities have gone over my head; like a heavy burden, they are too heavy for me. I thought it was the life that I no longer wanted. I am still shaking after reading your post. It was all working out like he had planned. Your testimony helped me to know that God is not done and that the promises He gave me for the restoration of my marriage, my husband and me still stand . The Official Blog Site of Jeannie Remy Ministries LLC. Another thing she did when she went on the offensive was to plead the blood of Jesus around the situation. Its not outer change we need, but deep, inner transformation by the Holy Spirit. Contact Rejoice; Submit a Testimony; Submit . We pray, and we fast until we have victory. Everything we ever wanted is now within this other person and you are now the enemy; you want to rob us of our joy, you dont understand us, you dont love us; because if you did, we wouldnt have gone astray. Nice little deal he had going there. Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. Blacken my soul where none may see. The son of loving devout Muslim parents, Nabeel Qureshi was clean-cut, well-educated, kind, respectful, and quite happy with his life. But no more! (LogOut/ While Susan knows this deeply wounded her son, he never talked about it much or acknowledged it bothered him. It is no accident that I am reading your post right now because these were words that I really needed. Just like The Parable of the Prodigal Son found in the Bible, God is waitin. That he will find them and bring them home. I believe God for the restoration of my marriage; yet with or without my marriage, Im looking for God to also fix me and my part in my current situation. He can and He will!!! The world generally doesnt care about what we say and do on Sunday morning. I know how hard this must be. And I stand on Gods word for restoration with my husband and thank and praise Him for who He is, all He has done and will do!! The pain adultery causes in a marriage relationship is extreme and traumatic, as a broken heart is one of the worst kinds of pain you can go through. God knows how to reach us at the right moment. Just look at what God can doHe can do it, you guys!!! I know from my own experience during my stand that I need to regularly set aside specific time to pray and allow the Holy Spirit to build my faith and speak to my heart. Psalm 139:7-10 Where can I go from Your Spirit? Put it all at His feet and walk away. Besides being a fascinating autobiography about a powerful evangelist who sadly passed away last year, this book gives readers a helpful look into Christian apologetics, Islam, and evangelism. O church, why arent we praying? Lord, I am stepping out of the way and trusting you and that restoration is already on its way. This has been a three year battle, and I am going down the wrong path again by crying and screaming. He told me that after he spoke to me on Thursday.he went to God himself and talked to him and asked him to speak and show him what he should do..he said from the time he said that everything just went crazy..everything he saw reminded him of me.. when he went to sleep his dreams were constant replays of our life together.. he started thinking about stuff that happened before and after our marriage that were nothing short of miraculous.. What I learned: The most powerful friendships are those without ulterior motives. The problem is always on the inside. God bless you as you continue to heal with your husband and family. As the ship groans and creaks under the weight of the wind and the heavy waves, and as the men throw cargo overboard in a desperate attempt to save the ship, where is Jonah? I am so grateful that my husband found inner strength from the Lord to be able to stand for our marriage, no matter what the circumstances were. Thank you once again. My passionate spirit from breaking away. All rights reserved. Oh my goodness! God knows exactly how to get our attention. Pray for my husband Nick. (THIS INCLUDES JUDGES IN A COURTROOM!) I am just waiting for my husband to come back, because Satan is already defeated, but its our faith that moves mountains! On any given Sunday of the year, most people dont go to church anywhere. The world wants our prayers. Thanks so much. And there was no higher step to takeWhy did I feel so disappointed? Chad Williams. He is that amazing. Nabeel Qureshi. (LogOut/ So I leapt in and did the wrong thing; knowing what I was doing was wrong, and knowing I was sinning against God. I had reached my mountaintop, onlythe view disappointed me. And I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries, and will bring them into their own land. Thank you for sharing; your story is my story. I was greatly deceived and believed that God was calling me to leave my family and pursue my soul mate. I kept running in the opposite direction of where God was calling me back home. The Bible says to seek and then you will find what you are looking for. I know God was working on him and sent him home to me. After he had wasted all his inheritance inwildliving, he ended up feeding the pigs (Luke 15:15-16). Monday, January 26th, 2009 at 11:07 am in Seeds Of Faith. I keep pushing him farther and farther away. I know because I cant quit thinking about you and what Ive done to you. You have loved ones who are away from the Lord. Ill try to be as brief as possible but I really dont want to leave any detail out.no matter how small, because it may be the very thing God wants to use to inspire and encourage a stander or prodigal spouse. I NEED YOU!!! He put on my feet the shoes that miss No chance to tread in the narrow path; He pressed on my lips the burning kiss That scorches deeper than fires of wrath. I read those words and think about how quickly we can fall, how far we can go, and how easy it is to deceive ourselves and others. PRAY THEM OUT!!! It was also hard to hear him (the crowd was large and he was an old man at that point). My heart was sooo hard, and those were the same words my husband spoke to me. Im in chains to the devil, and you are all I have right now! Join our Merry Band, become a Brilliant Writer, and dazzle your readers! I am putting it all in Gods hands! Muck of the sty, reek of the trough, Curious, she did so. I was an example of a prodigal wife, just like so many others, who had run from my husband and abandoned my family for months at a time, just to fulfill my selfish desires. This week, I came to the place you shared You have to get to a point where you are okay either waywith restoration or without it because you are content with GOD and his love. I am so encouraged with your perspective as well as your wordsAnd when you are at peace with the thought of them leaving, your blessing of restoration is on its way. Some went on mission trips. Please ponder these four words: We never sin alone. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I know he is coming home and I know what unconditional love is now! Satan has his ships, and they are always ready to take on another passenger. The Prodigal Wife - Heart of a Wife The Prodigal Wife I will never forget the day I arrived back home. And, as with Rosaria Butterfields story: God is worth the sacrifice. With much love and gratitude to you all, But they never gave up, and neither should we. Prodigal Spouse Testimonies Michael and Wanda, this book has really helped meI now feel I have the tools and encouragement to do what I have to do I am confident that even though my husband has moved out that God is not done with us! Believe it or not, I still have to remind myself of these things when I get all worked up and emotional. But I would have been drawn to that peace and it would have woken me up. My Father ran with compassion for me. What you can see is someone who left you, hates you, and wants nothing to do with you, right? Thank you so much for your feedback. Not many days later, the wife gathered all she had and flew to the other side of the country. Back, because Satan is already defeated, but chooses to turn their back on what is right common man. Me back home should we the trough, Curious, she did she... 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