Kristi
Texas
husband is remarried
I would tell them if they truly want to be restored to read this book. Or, how this book has helped me so much and I think it would help them, too.
I would tell them that after reading and putting into action the principles from How God Can and Will Restore Your Marriage book that you have compiled marriage restoration testimonies in a book to encourage those seeking restoration.
I feel like coming to RMI was confirmation from God. So many of the principles taught by Erin (God's word) I had already been through, but so many I hadn't either. While I feel like I may have been further along in my journey than some, there is ALWAYS room to learn and grow. After all, it's the living word. My EH left me the day before Thanksgiving 2016. Along with him so did my children. Talk about crushed. Not only did I lose my love of 27 years, but I lost my children and grandchildren. We had a very brief time of texting or seeing each other but that came to a halt. One Sunday afternoon, I got a text from him that told me he had a girlfriend and I needed to go on with my life and leave him alone. I freaked and tried to get him to talk to me but he wouldn't pick up the phone. The following year, 2018, he filed for divorce. I had taken my bible to work that day and when I was served papers at work I did not fall apart, all thanks to God. I was still hopeful. I was still standing. I fasted and prayed God would guide me and tell me what to do. God told me to not fight him and to not sign the papers. In order to help me NOT go, I had an oncology appointment to take my mother to. I didn't want her to be there since she doesn't understand standing for my marriage so I was able to NOT go to court. I was making a statement that I didn't want the divorce, but if he wanted to pursue it, I wouldn't fight it. Confirmation from Erin's teaching. Thank you Jesus I got something right. My FH got remarried in 2019. His profession puts him in the local media but for some reason God has hidden that from me. My flesh wants to search for it, but He brought to my remembrance that He hides things to protect us and we don't need to go look for it because it will only bring me pain. I have missed 2 of my children's marriages that I was not invited to and 3 grandchildren's births. Has God ever separated me! Even in the pain or because of the pain I trust in HIM and HIM alone. He gives me the strength to carry on. He gives me the peace that surpasses all understanding. Without Him I couldn't do it. I had "let go" of my EH by not contacting or pursuing him anymore, but I hadn't let him go in my heart and in my mind. Just recently God had me change my passwords because it was a constant reminder of what was. It was absolutely so freeing!
Dear Sister, I want to encourage you to "let go" of your EH and your marriage. I know this sounds counter-intuitive, but it is NECESSARY. It is also very freeing for you. It's not giving up on your husband or marriage, but it is letting God in to do what He needs to do. Surrender your perceived control. Let Go...... Surrender every step of the way and fall into His arms. He will be there to catch you every time and the feeling of resting in His arms is quite honestly AMAZING.
Jessica
Texas
separated
I would definitely recommend the book. I have learned so much from it.
The testimonies are amazing. They will give you so much hope. Just seeing what God can and will do is great.
My husband has filed a divorce and it is almost done. The final decree has been drafted. He can be nice at times, but that usually doesn't last long. He continues to say we are not getting back together without our situation being brought up.
Always know how great our God is. God does want to restore marriages. Yes your marriage. Stay the course. Remain obedient to God and you will win without a word.
Emilee
Tennessee
married
I would tell other women that God can restore your marriage no matter how broken and hopeless it looks. God ordained marriage and wants you and your spouse to be reconciled. I would definitely recommend the book. It has helped me, and I want to be of help to other ladies by telling them about this book!
I would recommend this testimony book because it gave me so much hope. It would give other women hope too. The stories are wonderful and just told me God can restore any marriage. I would tell other women that this book would give them hope as well and just look to God in their marriage.
Before I found this course, I didn't know what standing for your marriage really meant, even though I had been standing. I believe I was lost and searching for answers as to why this was happening to us. I learned that this is a spiritual warfare. I have began praying a lot more and looking to God as my Heavenly Husband. I now know that God allowed this happen to make our marriage even better. While my husband is still the same and it's getting worse, I know God is going to restore and has plans for us.
Dear Precious Woman of God, I just want to say that you are not alone in your journey. When I first began my stand for my husband, I thought I was all alone. I never knew there was so many women and men standing for their marriages. God opened my eyes and showed me. God also showed me that He can and will restore any broken and hopeless marriage. We just have to seek Him and get closer to Him. Don't idolize your husband or the marriage. I idolized my husband and didn't put God first. Seek Him first and all will be well. Don't fear, just trust God.