I know my marriage is being restored; Im giving it all to him and he WILL restore it as promised in his word. And he divided everything between them. Im so glad I found this site! All the sailors were afraid and each cried out to his own god (vv. I know you're praying for me. James 1:8 says that a double minded man is unstable in all his ways, and unstable is exactly where your spouse is. I know youre praying for me. 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. In my own journey, I hurt people before I knew the Lord. The truth is that Gods plan continues to chase us, no matter how far we try to run, and the only way that we can be free is to stop trying to avoid Gods will and embrace it. Jonah said, I think Ill go west.. About the size of a mustard seedRepentance is an intimate affair. Some of them are doing things that would shock us deeply if we knew about them. In just a few sentences Prodigal Yet captures the plight of the straying child who isnt quite ready to give up the high life in the far country: Muck of the sty, reek of the trough, That has to happen to every prodigal son and daughter, and it cannot be predicted or forced. Love One Another The Overlooked Commandment. And indeed, the first few months (perhaps years) after Rosaria chose to believe and trust in God, she lost everything her job, her friends, her students and colleagues respect, her partner, and her (old, comfortable) life. I have read all of your post on here and some of them multiple times. (LogOut/ I met someone who understood mesomeone who sang my praises, complimented me, etc. 1 Corinthians 10:13 4-5). Then they start throwing their profit away by throwing the cargo overboard. Eventually, through her interaction with the humble pastor and his wife, and her study of the Bible, Rosaria came to the conviction that God was real and worth believing. I am a standing husband and working on myself and my walk with God. Not many days later, the wife gathered all she had and flew to the other side of the country. I have had to accept my spouse is a Prodigal, affairs are not a desired direction they want to go down but a by-product of a wounded heart and . Thanks so much. But it was such a privilege and joy to see him in person, even from a distance . Thank You! Come quickly, Lord! Ashleys story was eventually made into a movie. What you can see is someone who left you, hates you, and wants nothing to do with you, right? We may think that someone has hit rock bottom when they are still scheming a way out of their problems. 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. We are running from God, and when you act like that, we run from you too. I believe Gods word and I have much more faith now. I enlisted the help of three persons.a Prophetess, an Apostle, and a church Pastor..these were all spiritual people I knewand strong men and women of GodI knew I wasnt strong in my spirit and my faith was way less than even that of a mustard seed. At first, I didnt know what to do, but I finally ran to God.. In the story Jesus told, the father waited for his son to return and then ran to meet him when he was still far from home. Storytelling Volunteer Jeanette Johnson grew up dreaming about having a "happily ever after" life. The thought of going home seemed like it would only be going backwards, and into a life that would not fulfill me. Lets take a look at how God begins the process of bringing Jonah back home. Curious, she did so. He wanted to give our marriage a chance and he loved me and wanted to be with ME. The world wants our prayers. If you do, wake up and pray for us!. Amazing, isnt it, how when you want to run from God, you can always find a boat going where you want to go. The Prodigal Spouse Resource Center is a password protected section of our website. But in the end, he chose to follow where he saw the evidence leading himthis is his story. But, please, dont stop! Some of them once could quote hundreds of Bible verses. Faith is often fed through (true) stories. He didnt know how to do it and often times he was so negative and emotional that I wanted nothing to do with him. Psalm 139:7-10 Where can I go from Your Spirit? 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. The bible says he himself (GOD) will bring them home!! It's really important when standing for a marriage to do everything you're able to build your faith. When I feel discouraged because either I or other Christians have fallen short, I am reminded, through stories like the ones listed below, that it is not about me: Not I, but the grace of God. Some went to a Christian college. Every step we take out of the will of God hurts those around us. We pray, and we fast until we have victory. Thank you for sharing; your story is my story. When you are hurt, love them (they hurt too). All Rights Reserved. For the Lord your God is he who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory. As you will see when reviewing her testimony below, Crystal was determined she was not going to lose her good marriage over something like this, so she stormed the throne of God asking Him to move to bring her husband back. Psalm 38:1-22 I hope that sharing my story gives others great hope for the restoration of their covenant marriage and that they can heal from such devastating circumstances too. And I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries, and will bring them into their own land. What I learned: Never give up on those you love keep praying. Just like The Parable of the Prodigal Son found in the Bible, God is waitin. I know that many who read my words have prodigals in your life. May I ask you a question? My husband of 16 years left me on the eve of our 16th wedding anniversary. Blacken my soul where none may see. They stay home, stay in bed, wake up late, take a walk, read the paper, watch TV, and in general live as if the church doesnt exist. No matter what I do, it seems like everything goes wrong. My husband has left again for the fifth time, claiming that hes not sure if he can love me the way I need. Take any major American city, including those in the so-called Bible Belt, and you can see it for yourself. Forgiveness is freedom. But a priest gave her a pamphlet describing Gods love something Angela had never heard before. Ive done all I can to restore my marriage and now I am surrendering it all to God. The storms come to get our attention. And it is an even more powerful message from Stephanie because the day before, she had been given a bad report and chose to stand on the power and promise of Gods Word instead of receiving that news and was then blessed with a wonderful praise instead of what would surely not have turned out well if she had acted on what she heard! Some were missionaries. Just another thing for God to Handle. This is just what I needed to wake me up from this nightmare. My story has so many things in common with all here. I had reached my mountaintop, onlythe view disappointed me. (THIS INCLUDES JUDGES IN A COURTROOM!) I have learned lots during my journey of learning how to be a stander. (LogOut/ Have you ever been touched, inspired, or challenged by someones personal history? Im scared; Im tired; I have thoughts of ending my life to stop this pain. 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. Testimony of a Prodigal - You Will Come to the End of Yourself 23,496 views Nov 12, 2017 422 Dislike Share Save Lisa Crum 104 subscribers Candice Harper shares how God reconciled her to Himself. What I learned: The most powerful friendships are those without ulterior motives. 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. I know its because you are praying. That moment of sheer surprise will be forever etched in my mind. 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 world doesnt care about our religion, but the world wants us to pray. I finally cried out to God for help and in response God gave me the same instructions that I had been avoiding to go home. But I simply could not imagine that I would end up back in the original place from where I tried to escape for so long! I cant tell you how much this ministered to me. The world knows this. Even if it takes many years, there is hope, and the final result may be more beautiful than you ever dreamed. The hurt that I caused them was far beyond any words that I could use to describe. This post gives me so much more hope than I have ever had. I know he is coming home and I know what unconditional love is now! Are you living married? It must have been a bad storm because these men were professional sailors who had seen it all. SEAL of God is the story of how Chad Williams came to find a mission even more meaningful than the initial dreams of revenge that drove him through the harshest military training for only the most elite soldiers. Breaking the Generational curse of Divorce by Melissa, God CAN and WILL Turn a Prodigals Heart! Another thing she did when she went on the offensive was to plead the blood of Jesus around the situation. My name is Crystal and Im here to let you know that with man it may seem impossiblebut with Almighty God..NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE. Bob, a returned prodigal, has been asked most often, "What is it like for my prodigal spouse?" In The Prodigal's Perspective, Bob gives answers from his heart . We hear the ENEMYS voice louder than Gods; we have put Gods voice on mute and the enemy tells us that we will be happy if we are divorced from youthen we could be free, happy and fulfilled. Im standing firm with my Lord Jesus Christ! But I have faith that God will bring my wife back and Im a stander for however long it takes!! I just lost my job. I once had the privilege of hearing Louis Zamperini speak, before his death. Yet she did it anyway. Please listen to meif my husband had been treating me nice, praising me, encouraging me, showing me respect and unconditional love, I would have been blown away. (Theres no escape from a ring, they say) PRAY, PRAY, PRAY and be unrelenting!! It was also then that I started to pray for my husbands heart, and God has truly worked wonderful things to bring us to where we are today. Though Nabeel has graduated from this life, his ministry continues to live on in his wife, and his friends. We cherish our marriage and our relationship with God and He is doing wonderful things in our lives because of it. We claim to know the living God. I pray that God continues to uphold you in magnificent ways. I learned the first rule of repentance: that repentance requires greater intimacy with God than with our sin. Because stories teach us far more effectively than any objective lessons. God will take whatever level of faith you are operating at with Him and then move to help you out with your current situation as long as you are directly seeking after His help and are willing to fully surrender the entire matter into His hands. He said he wanted to talk and wanted to know if he could come by the househe wanted to know if I could forgive him for what he did and for us to try again at our He was humorous, kind, and inspirational. Despite his amazing endurance, and the heros welcome he received after returning home, Louis Zamperini struggled hard with the demons of PTSD and revenge. But within days of him leaving, I realized how wrong I was and how much I truly loved him. You might think hed be on deck helping the sailors. I have been separated for almost a year, and have experienced many blessings along the way. Thank you for sharing your story; it makes me realize that nothing is impossible through Christ. 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. This has been an amazing journey and I look forward to seeing Gods power and might and restoration fully manifested. Everyday I seek God to fight this battle. This is such an encouragement to me today! God, I am done standing in your way. Softly, he wept. Lauren Hillenbrand, Unbroken. Glory to God! Have you ever experienced the life-changing effects of a story? The devil has his sleeping pills too. And sometimes we feel that our spouse is the enemy, so we have to love them; they need our love because they have been taken captive by the enemy. Gods got your number on Speed Dial. But God, He is my lawyer and I am doing exactly what Crystal did! Monday, January 26th, 2009 at 11:07 am in Seeds Of Faith. Im just seeking after the heart of God. He can send the storm in so many different ways. 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. There is nothing you can say or do, and everything you say or do in your will, will FAIL. The good news is, God will always provide a way out for you. I have dreams, visions, and endless memories of you. For those of you who are still praying to the Lord for the restoration of your marriage, below is a powerful testimony we have just received from a woman by the name of Crystal. Now I have laid everything at his feet while I work on myself and pray and praise the Lord for the restoration of my marriage. Get away from this person!! When your relationship and love for God far surpasses that of your wife/husband, you have arrived. 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. This isnt every single detail of what happened there are parts missingbut my short journey has been nothing but incredible and miraculousbut I want you to know that with God ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. Talent vs. Faithfulness: What is God Looking For? No chance to tread in the narrow path; God kept reminding me of my vows to my husband, and the choice I made to be married until death do us part that I made long ago I simply could not forget, no matter how hard I tried. They were hardened to the dangers of life at sea. Hes got your number written on his heart. He can send the storm of career implosion. Notice several key things Crystal did to get God to move on her behalf. If you have a spouse that has left you for another person, it would be our recommendation to plead the blood of Jesus around them, and then plead the blood of Jesus against any demons who are trying to get in the middle of this, along with pleading the blood of Jesus directly against the person they are having the affair with. God knows us better than we know ourselves. Why cant I just move on?!. He knows exactly how to get in touch with you. The enemy will do everything to destroy your stand and keep your loved one in bondage. Praying Against Strongholds Over Your Marriage, How To Bring Blessings To Your Restoration. Then the Lord sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up. I know the days were hard on him too, but the strength that he drew from the Lord was the strength that I needed to come back home to. No one gets a free ride on the Ship of Fools. Some were leaders in their youth group. 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