What One Couple Can Do, Another Can Do

She'd been angry most of their marriage, and he'd been morose.  Both had good reason for their emotions from life before they met each other, but they'd accrued their own history through their own interactions.  It was a caustic combination, and a post-mortem on their marriage would show that it had been ready to blow for a long time.  In August 2003, Sharon had had enough.  She asked Richard to get out of the house.  He obliged, understanding that compliance with his wife's demand was his only choice if their marriage was to have any chance.

An incredible saga ensued.  I know, because I was their counselor and eventually their marriage coach.  They warned that they might be one of the most difficult cases I'd ever seen.  They were right.

But even though death knocked at the door of their marriage throughout their 16 month separation, it didn't die.  Why not?

Sharon desperately and stubbornly pursued God. She wanted to obey Him more than she wanted her out of her painful marriage.  She persisted through intensive Bible studies, Prayer, Christian Counseling and godly friendships. 

Richard was fueled by a strong conviction about something Jesus said, “Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate,” (Mark 10:9) so he stubbornly refused to be a party to any voluntary dissolution to his marriage. He too spent much time in Bible study and pursued God through worship, prayer, counseling, scripture and more.

Janurary 1, 2005 is an unforgettable day for Rich, Sharon, their kids and those who love them.  About 200 of their friends, family and Church gathered for their reconciliation ceremony.  It was a lovely and exhilarating time of worship, prayer, renewal of vows, and even repentance by all for periods of unbelief in the miracle that this incredible couple pursued. Later this month they will celebrate their Silver Anniversary!

The point?  What one couple can do, another can do.

It get's better.  The rest of the story is that the Wildman's now minister to couples around the world through the ministry God birthed through their reconciliation.  It is appropriately titled, Stubborn Pursuits, and you can find them through their website, www.stubbornpursuits.wordpress.com.

This is the first of the multitude of stories we believe that God is going to share through Transformational Publishing.  What's your story, or a story you've been a part of?  Remember, releasing such stories into the lives of other's may be the inspiration needed for them to faith for the transforming miracle they're hoping for.

God bless,
Jeff Williams, Founder