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Testimonies of how Wives Support Group blesses womenAnnie’s Testimony
“Yes, our husbands are wonderful, but we need this kind of Christian relationship. Wives Support Group changed my life tremendously, I was suffering from depression, I'm too shy to open to others. I did not know what to do. I go to church, but did not get involved with any group there. My life had no direction. I was very sad, with too much stress, and couldn't sleep at night, losing weight … “I now look forward to the day we meet as a group. I hear of different blessings that others have experienced. Negative circumstances being changed into positive testimonies, so I told myself that I could share about my life in the group, too. Slowly, I have been able to open up about my situation, and I have received support and prayer from the other women in the group. I am spending more time with God, reading the Bible, and reading the books from the library that help to build my faith in God. “In the two months that I have belonged to the group, I have grown in my faith.
Tina’s Testimony“When I first joined the group I was so hurt, I didn't want to pray for my husband. I told the group this and we agreed that I would pray as much as I was capable, and that they would pray too. “As we began to study “Beloved Unbeliever” by Jo Berry, I began having feelings of anger towards God. I would ask Him, “Why didn't you give me this study years ago, why did I have to go through so much pain?” “I especially was grateful to hear that God does not expect you to talk to your husband about spiritual things, as his eyes are not open to spiritual things the way mine are. This comes only through a spiritual rebirth, when God lifts the veil causing unbelief, from us. (2 Corinthians 4:6). This was such a relief to me and the burden of this was lifted from me, because most of our disagreements were on spiritual things. “The support group is more than I could ever have expected. To have amazing loving support and awesome prayer for our loved ones, to study God’s Word and receive His agape love has been the turning point in my life and in my marriage and in my home. I do believe that this agape love comes from God, then from Lorraine’s devotion and dedication to her Saviour, and all the support groups. The facilitators and also the women in the groups are touched by this awesome love. “I believe that by praying the survival prayer, found in The Key—How to Let Go and Let God by Nancy Missler, I have reached a turning point in my faith. I will be forever grateful to God and Lorraine, answering God’s call on her life, for all of us women who so needed guidance in how to live a godly life.” Another Testimony“It has been so good to be part of this wonderful group of women who share the same longings for their husbands to belong to the Lord Jesus Christ, and know His salvation. To be able to encourage and pray together for our families, so openly, learning how to live, and letting God change me, so I can love my husband unconditionally… as God loves me… . And leaving it in His hands is so freeing. God is so good.
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“Helen is the facilitator of our support group. We are both from the Philippines, and finding Helen here in Australia is one of my blessings, because we had lost contact for 18 years. I wanted to get involved with a small group and had prayed to the Lord about it. When the Lord led me to Helen, I felt comfortable about joining her group. It is the kind of group that really suits me. It is like a dress that suits me nicely and comfortably. My point is, I love this group very much; we have the same needs in common, our unsaved husband, that's why we relate with each other very well.