We married in 1979. Got divorced in 1982. We were in our mid twenties then. Got back together a year later and got remarried so we are still together after 44 years. Even when we were apart we were still the main thing on each other’s minds. God brought us together and we knew it.
Please, Father God, if it is in your plan, heal us both. 17 years married and 25 together. I've never been so low. Heal us. Restore our family. I miss my friend. Everyone, even my mother doesn't believe. What a miracle it would be. I'm sorry for taking Your gift for granted.
I first heard about your story on a podcast. I believe it was FamilyLife. Your story spoke to me so much because my wife and I also have been reunified. As we went through our reunification there still dark days. Your music and story helped me through those time. Well since then we now have two more kids ( two boys) and married happier then we could have dreamed the first years of our marriage.
Thank you so much for sharing your story- that is beautiful! 🙌 We love hearing other redemption stories 💛 And yes, our marriage the 2nd time around is unrecognizable compared to the 1st!
Thank you both! You came to our church a few years ago in the middle of our separation. It was the perfect message at the perfect time. Through many miracles the Lord restored our marriage and we’ve been able to share our story in front of hundreds (so far). Thank you for not keeping your light hidden and showing others the way!
I am waiting for restoration. My wife of 16 years filed for divorce in April 2023 and it’s now 18 months later and I still trust in Jesus for restoration. I believe In “until death do us part”. I know the mistakes I made, the addictions. I am not the same person I was 4 years ago. Praying for restoration. For my covenant bride and our two kids
My husband walked away from the Lord many years ago (8yrs), we’ve been married for almost 15yrs. When he finally confessed to me when we were having a heated disagreement; it broke my heart and it’s still very difficult for me. Honestly I don’t pray for him as often because it’s so hard to remember that he was a believer. He knew the first time we met I would only date/marry a believer and now I find myself married to someone who denounced God. I feel like maybe even he was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. It’s hard to find intimacy with him because of this, this is more the forefront of my mind than the power of God unfortunately. He doesn’t want to leave so I pray in this moment that he could even hit rock bottom in our marriage while we are together. This sucks so much! I thought we could get through anything because we are believers and he left me to be the spiritual leader of our home and our children. I have many brothers and sisters in Christ at church, in our group from church and many friends to help; but he is the one part that I feel isn’t there. Your story gives me hope that one day his relationship will be on fire more than it’s ever been.
Oh friend, thank you for sharing so vulnerably-I’m so sorry you’re walking through that 💔 I can only imagine how difficult that must be. Praying for you today 🙏 If you ever want to chat more, send us a message here- contact@outofthedustmusic.com
Please pray for me and my family to be restored. I know that God has already given me the vision that my Fiance is the woman I’m supposed to marry. I know that God can do anything, and your testimony brings hope. Please…all believers reading this message…pray for the restoration of my relationship with my fiance. Thank you all.
Your story always brings tears to my eyes! You are both so relational and real. I miss you! Renae P.S. Steve donated a kidney to Josh last September and both are doing great! Josh asked Hannah to marry him in December and they are planning a June 1 wedding. What a journey it's been! Not at all easy but we're so thankful for this place God has brought us to. Through the wilderness to the promised land, He has been faithful. We are not the same and for that we are amazed and we praise Him.
Oh my goodness!! What a sweet update to see as we hopped on TH-cam tonight! Praise God for His faithfulness 🙌🙏 We pray our paths will cross again someday-we’d love to see you all again!
Thanks for sharing your testimony. I’ve seen a few of your songs on here but just recently felt a “nudge” to check out more. I listened to your full testimony last night and honestly was surprised at how similar your story is to mine (I know every story is different but there are some unique elements to mine). I especially resonated with what Stephanie said about the Lord dealing with her in your separation period and Chris’s story about thinking he couldn’t be “himself” without leaving Stephanie. My husband is currently trying to legally separate from me based on those same reasonings I guess maybe the only difference is that he believes God is telling him to because he thinks he pursued me for the wrong reasons. My head has been exploding at his reasonings and I’ve had to wrestle with where his faith is really at. I was super reactionary in our first year of marriage + (based on these conclusions he’d come to and things he would say to me). It was a great reminder that the enemy can whisper things that ppl can interpret as God. It encouraged me that the Lord broke into that for Chris. I pray every day but sometimes it feels like my husband’s entanglements are too high level. Ironically-he’s become to believe the same about me and has used that to justify leaving but has also told me directly that he believe’s he has a calling he can’t do with me (which again triggers some deep things in me). I’m honestly amazed at how God has been using this situation to heal me. There are ppl in my life who are almost flabbergasted at how well I’m doing. At the same time I feel like I’m dying and my heart is broken. I still love my husband and would love nothing more but for God to restore everything. I’d covet your prayers. Thanks for displaying hope. God bless!
Oh friend, I’m so sorry you’re walking through that but so grateful to hear how you can already see God growing you in the process. Praying for you as you navigate this season as well as for your husband to see his true need for God & the discernment to stop believing lies that are not from Him 🙏
Your love for Jesus, your story, your message certainly provides hope and a glimpse of God's covenant love for us, his bride! Thanks and Praise the Lord!
Currently Standing in my marriage, My God given husband John left in October, its been a whirlwind back and forth, tug of war situation. Today it's the longest time of no contact for 18days, God knows how my heart is aching for my spouse, but then as time goes by, I came to realized that my heartbeat should only be for Jesus. My spouse is God's business, John will be redeem, and delivered too in God's perfect timing!
I literally just ugly cried through this today. Our stories are very similar except we have 3 beautiful boys. Standing for 2.5 years so far. His divorce hasn’t been finalized yet, but even if, I am believing God of his word that he is bringing Mark home.
Came across your video and I have to say your testimony display hope faith in this waiting season of mine. Blessed to watch the whole video and God bless you two ❤😊
We are in the same boat. My wife wants a divorce, she may already have someone... Did you have someone else (while you were not together?) Your story give me strength... I pray every day to Lord and Jesus... That there are miracles from God :/ :)
I’m so sorry you are walking through that 😭 Yes, Chris pursued other relationships while we were divorced. Reach out to us anytime through our email if you have more questions or to let us know how we can be praying for you- contact@outofthedustmusic.com 💛
I'm currently divorced because I was having a hard time being confident in my decision to marry my wife (in part due to OCD). It was hard for her to be with someone who apparently "didn't want to be married" to her, so she pushed to end the marriage. I'd love to give it another try with her, but she isn't giving me the time of day right now. Do you have any advice for me?
@@jchemin27 we’re so sorry you’re walking through that right now 😢 There’s too much to say in a comment, so do you mind shooting us an email and we can chat from there? Our email address is contact@outofthedustmusic.com
Wow this was for me ❤ I was in a relationship with a man I have loved so much, but unfortunatly we seperated. Both of us were not christians at this time, but a while after the breakup I gave my life to christ. Me and my exboyfriend haven' t had contact. Then I was going for a walk and suddenly I heard in my spirit " Forgive as the lord forgave you " I know this was about my exboyfriend, so I said a prayer and forgive. A few days later my exboyfriend wrote me on social media and I was thinking cool 😊 I can share the gospel, but I was not I love or imagine we will be back togehter. After we met I fell so deep in love but god told me " great things take time " He does not know anything about that and he is not a christian yet, but god led me to fast and pray for him for almost 3 years know. I think the time has come and it won't be long now until we are coming back together and share our testimony ❤ Your video encouraged me so much, also that you have said you waited for the second marriage was something god told me yesterday, because I thought we should marry immidiatly 😊 God bless your family and your ministry.
@@lovehopefaith8002 So just to encourage you... Jer. 29: 12: The you will call upon me and go and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Is an assurance from God that He will listen. So do continue in prayers because He is listening and will make things work for you. God bless you.
We married in 1979. Got divorced in 1982. We were in our mid twenties then. Got back together a year later and got remarried so we are still together after 44 years. Even when we were apart we were still the main thing on each other’s minds. God brought us together and we knew it.
Wow, that is amazing! Praise God! 🙌🙏💛
Wow Amen Glory to God 🩷
Please pray for my marriage restoration for my husband Yosef Bihamta mind please pray
Hallelujah! Thank you for sharing🙏
Amen!! God is SO good!
Please, Father God, if it is in your plan, heal us both. 17 years married and 25 together. I've never been so low. Heal us. Restore our family. I miss my friend. Everyone, even my mother doesn't believe. What a miracle it would be. I'm sorry for taking Your gift for granted.
Praying these things for you right now 🙏
Thank you. Much love to you both.
I agree too I’m praying with you that all these things come to pass. God bless you, heal you, restore you. May God heal your marriage.
He will, just believe amd do everything you can to get close to God. ❤
We’re 3 1/2 years separated, but no divorce yet. Your story helps me hold on for hope. Thank you for your willingness to share your story.
Praying for you today 🙏
Praying for you! 🙏🏻
@@outofthedustmusic Thank you. I know God is faithful.
@@infantryrecon101st Thank you so much I believe God is a God of reconciliation.
I first heard about your story on a podcast. I believe it was FamilyLife. Your story spoke to me so much because my wife and I also have been reunified. As we went through our reunification there still dark days. Your music and story helped me through those time. Well since then we now have two more kids ( two boys) and married happier then we could have dreamed the first years of our marriage.
Thank you so much for sharing your story- that is beautiful! 🙌 We love hearing other redemption stories 💛 And yes, our marriage the 2nd time around is unrecognizable compared to the 1st!
Beautiful story! God is Good!!🙌🏽 Praying for the restoration of my marriage before the divorce is final. Nothing is impossible with God!
@@chelsievene praying for you this morning 🙏
Father I hear YOU!! This is going to be MY story!! GOD IS RESTORING IT ALL BACK AND MORE❤❤❤❤❤
🙏💛
Thank you both! You came to our church a few years ago in the middle of our separation. It was the perfect message at the perfect time. Through many miracles the Lord restored our marriage and we’ve been able to share our story in front of hundreds (so far). Thank you for not keeping your light hidden and showing others the way!
😭😭😭 Glory to God!! That’s incredible. Just curious- which church was it? We’ll be hitting the road again this summer ☺️ Keep telling your story!
@outofthedustmusic what kind of church do you go to I am from Mount Pleasant Tennessee
This is why ‘remarriage’ to another person while spouse is still alive is the SIN OF ADULTERY. There’s ALWAYS HOPE WITH GOD.
I am waiting for restoration. My wife of 16 years filed for divorce in April 2023 and it’s now 18 months later and I still trust in Jesus for restoration. I believe In “until death do us part”. I know the mistakes I made, the addictions. I am not the same person I was 4 years ago. Praying for restoration. For my covenant bride and our two kids
@@bpeterson2473 praying that for you this morning 🙏
Praying for you!
Awesome! Thank you. 3.5 years standing and leaving the door open for a marriage miracle.
Praying for you today! 🙏
My husband walked away from the Lord many years ago (8yrs), we’ve been married for almost 15yrs. When he finally confessed to me when we were having a heated disagreement; it broke my heart and it’s still very difficult for me. Honestly I don’t pray for him as often because it’s so hard to remember that he was a believer. He knew the first time we met I would only date/marry a believer and now I find myself married to someone who denounced God. I feel like maybe even he was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. It’s hard to find intimacy with him because of this, this is more the forefront of my mind than the power of God unfortunately. He doesn’t want to leave so I pray in this moment that he could even hit rock bottom in our marriage while we are together.
This sucks so much! I thought we could get through anything because we are believers and he left me to be the spiritual leader of our home and our children. I have many brothers and sisters in Christ at church, in our group from church and many friends to help; but he is the one part that I feel isn’t there.
Your story gives me hope that one day his relationship will be on fire more than it’s ever been.
Oh friend, thank you for sharing so vulnerably-I’m so sorry you’re walking through that 💔 I can only imagine how difficult that must be. Praying for you today 🙏 If you ever want to chat more, send us a message here- contact@outofthedustmusic.com
Our God is a God of new beginnings & restoration. Praise God for His love & faithfulness. God bless you both & your children.🙏🏼❤️
@@xtinahay6154 amen, thank you!
We serve a God of hope. If God can resurrect a body, why not a marriage?
What a beautiful way to put it! Love that! Thanks for this encouragement 💛
Please pray for me and my family to be restored. I know that God has already given me the vision that my Fiance is the woman I’m supposed to marry. I know that God can do anything, and your testimony brings hope. Please…all believers reading this message…pray for the restoration of my relationship with my fiance. Thank you all.
@@bjiwuoha praying this morning 🙏
@ Thank you
Your story always brings tears to my eyes! You are both so relational and real. I miss you! Renae
P.S. Steve donated a kidney to Josh last September and both are doing great! Josh asked Hannah to marry him in December and they are planning a June 1 wedding. What a journey it's been! Not at all easy but we're so thankful for this place God has brought us to. Through the wilderness to the promised land, He has been faithful. We are not the same and for that we are amazed and we praise Him.
Oh my goodness!! What a sweet update to see as we hopped on TH-cam tonight! Praise God for His faithfulness 🙌🙏 We pray our paths will cross again someday-we’d love to see you all again!
Thanks for sharing your testimony. I’ve seen a few of your songs on here but just recently felt a “nudge” to check out more. I listened to your full testimony last night and honestly was surprised at how similar your story is to mine (I know every story is different but there are some unique elements to mine).
I especially resonated with what Stephanie said about the Lord dealing with her in your separation period and Chris’s story about thinking he couldn’t be “himself” without leaving Stephanie.
My husband is currently trying to legally separate from me based on those same reasonings I guess maybe the only difference is that he believes God is telling him to because he thinks he pursued me for the wrong reasons. My head has been exploding at his reasonings and I’ve had to wrestle with where his faith is really at. I was super reactionary in our first year of marriage + (based on these conclusions he’d come to and things he would say to me). It was a great reminder that the enemy can whisper things that ppl can interpret as God. It encouraged me that the Lord broke into that for Chris. I pray every day but sometimes it feels like my husband’s entanglements are too high level. Ironically-he’s become to believe the same about me and has used that to justify leaving but has also told me directly that he believe’s he has a calling he can’t do with me (which again triggers some deep things in me).
I’m honestly amazed at how God has been using this situation to heal me. There are ppl in my life who are almost flabbergasted at how well I’m doing. At the same time I feel like I’m dying and my heart is broken. I still love my husband and would love nothing more but for God to restore everything. I’d covet your prayers. Thanks for displaying hope.
God bless!
Oh friend, I’m so sorry you’re walking through that but so grateful to hear how you can already see God growing you in the process. Praying for you as you navigate this season as well as for your husband to see his true need for God & the discernment to stop believing lies that are not from Him 🙏
@@outofthedustmusic thank you so much ❤️ for responding and your prayers!!!!
Your love for Jesus, your story, your message certainly provides hope and a glimpse of God's covenant love for us, his bride! Thanks and Praise the Lord!
Thanks so much, Nate! That is our prayer 🙏
Currently Standing in my marriage, My God given husband John left in October, its been a whirlwind back and forth, tug of war situation. Today it's the longest time of no contact for 18days, God knows how my heart is aching for my spouse, but then as time goes by, I came to realized that my heartbeat should only be for Jesus. My spouse is God's business, John will be redeem, and delivered too in God's perfect timing!
I’m so sorry you’re walking through this 😭 What hard and beautiful words- thank you for sharing! Praying for you today 🙏
Praying for John and you❤
@@neff02 thank you!!! Godbless you!!!
Praying this would be my story also.
🙏💛
I literally just ugly cried through this today. Our stories are very similar except we have 3 beautiful boys. Standing for 2.5 years so far. His divorce hasn’t been finalized yet, but even if, I am believing God of his word that he is bringing Mark home.
Oh friend, that is so much for you to carry 💔 Praying for you, your husband, and yours boys today 🙏💛
Came across your video and I have to say your testimony display hope faith in this waiting season of mine. Blessed to watch the whole video and God bless you two ❤😊
@@AmabellaMarwein thank you, so blessed to hear it was an encouragement to you!
It's always easier to know what it looks like then living it out
We are in the same boat. My wife wants a divorce, she may already have someone... Did you have someone else (while you were not together?) Your story give me strength... I pray every day to Lord and Jesus... That there are miracles from God :/ :)
I’m so sorry you are walking through that 😭 Yes, Chris pursued other relationships while we were divorced. Reach out to us anytime through our email if you have more questions or to let us know how we can be praying for you- contact@outofthedustmusic.com 💛
God uses your story for a bigger purpose to glorify him and lead others to Jesus ♥️
😭 That’s our prayer!!
What an encouragement!!!! God bless your family and ministry as you glorify Him!
this is so cute and so well done
Thank you!
I'm currently divorced because I was having a hard time being confident in my decision to marry my wife (in part due to OCD). It was hard for her to be with someone who apparently "didn't want to be married" to her, so she pushed to end the marriage. I'd love to give it another try with her, but she isn't giving me the time of day right now. Do you have any advice for me?
@@jchemin27 we’re so sorry you’re walking through that right now 😢 There’s too much to say in a comment, so do you mind shooting us an email and we can chat from there? Our email address is contact@outofthedustmusic.com
❤️❤️❤️ la gloria sea para Dios, veré las maravillas de Dios en mi hogar 👨👩👦
@@qbvlogs231 amen! 🙏
Please pray for my marriage to be fully restored and reconciled in Jesus Name! Thank you!
@@infantryrecon101st praying for you this morning!
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Wow this was for me ❤
I was in a relationship with a man I have loved so much,
but unfortunatly we seperated.
Both of us were not christians at this time,
but a while after the breakup I gave my life to christ.
Me and my exboyfriend haven' t had contact.
Then I was going for a walk and suddenly
I heard in my spirit
" Forgive as the lord forgave you "
I know this was about my exboyfriend,
so I said a prayer and forgive.
A few days later my exboyfriend wrote
me on social media and I was thinking
cool 😊 I can share the gospel, but
I was not I love or imagine we will
be back togehter. After we met
I fell so deep in love but god told
me " great things take time "
He does not know anything about that
and he is not a christian yet,
but god led me to fast and pray
for him for almost 3 years know.
I think the time has come and
it won't be long now until
we are coming back together
and share our testimony ❤
Your video encouraged me so much,
also that you have said you waited for
the second marriage was something
god told me yesterday, because I thought
we should marry immidiatly 😊
God bless your family and your ministry.
@@lovehopefaith8002 so thankful to hear our story has been an encouragement to you! Praying for you in your own journey this morning 🙏
@@outofthedustmusic thank you so much ❤
@@lovehopefaith8002 So just to encourage you... Jer. 29: 12: The you will call upon me and go and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
Is an assurance from God that He will listen. So do continue in prayers because He is listening and will make things work for you.
God bless you.
🥹🥹🫶🏼 need this