The truth about our marriage

[@SwordofAslan]

Your story isn't unique in that every couple struggles in big and small ways. But I'm very, very grateful that you two have shared YOUR story. THAT IS unique because we get to see how you two - two totally unique people and a completely unique couple - have persevered. And that's the key word: You're choosing to persevere and push through the hardships and to honor God and honor your vows. I was very, very scared when I saw your headline to this video because I was afraid for you both...that this was an ending to something beautiful. I shall remember you both in my prayers and I encourage you both to keep Jesus at the VERY FRONT of your marriage. That'll make all the difference. Thank you for your honesty. Even if you didn't put another video out, Mike, I'd be OVERJOYED knowing you two are still together. With all my heart, I love you both and I thank you for the joy you two have given us with your music and your honesty. GOD BLESS YOU!

[@MikeTompkins]

Wow thank you, so grateful 🙏🏼

[@SwordofAslan]

@@MikeTompkins You're very welcome, Mike. We would never see an end to this comment of mine if I tried to explain all the things that I adore about your music career and you, personally. How you have kept your performances (and music covers) clean and appropriate so that virtually everyone can enjoy what you do (heck, if I had kids, I'd let them watch your stuff without any fears they'd see something they shouldn't!). You have been humble at all times and always ready with friendship and compassion to those around - certainly as far as I have witnessed. It's very clear to me that you love your wife and that she loves you. That's to be celebrated (you know the "friends" in the Song Of Solomon book in the Bible? I like to think I'd be among those "friends" who celebrate the Lover and the Beloved...who celebrate you and your wife). With that, let me encourage you further with a couple of songs: "Begin Again" by Jason Gray kzbin.info/www/bejne/mITOqKxod8yNkM0 "Broken Together by Casting Crowns kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHKkp4N6nLCZaZI - With love, Michael Miler Jr

[@marianogaminganimations6151]

Am I realated to you!?!

[@hannahrachelabraham2049]

Don't worry guys, they're still together! They decided to fight for their relationship ❤️

[@brendaperry1313]

Good to hear! 🙏❤

[@freddym99]

i have never heard of an on/off realtionship that actually works

[@jeremysun7365]

@@freddym99 lets hope this one be your first.

[@ssalkey]

I’m glad you made this video to show how sometimes marriage gets hard but we need to fight for each other.

[@crystalmonroe9578]

AMEN 🙏

[@jennypeters1153]

I'm glad to two stayed together! I am not married, i'm only 17, but I do know that marriage has it's ups and downs. And I believe you guys are strong enough to get through. I'll be prying for you! God bless you and your family!

[@SierraAAM]

My heart almost stopped when I got this notification. Thank God you've managed to work it out and stay together.. I wish you all the best Mike, Kayla and the kids. Enjoy life and try to do what makes all of you happy ❤

[@samarah.2945]

This is probably the most realistic explanation of what a marriage, even what love really is. Life can be our biggest obstacle, those tough times help us test our love that can overcome it all.

[@kaylalowe9910]

Oh wow. We really had no idea. Thank you so much for your courage to share this with us. I know I am so happy that you both were able to fight for each other and are happy together. It gives me joy and hope. When I see you both, over the years, I’ve always thought “relationship goals” if I ever found someone and fell in love, I wanted what you both have (what we saw and assumed) but this, what you shared and have done, that’s what I want. Thank you both for everything you have done and shared with us. You’re amazing and strong and even as strangers, we’re family too. God bless you both and your boys ❤️

[@cgreatthings5589]

Man.... love redemption stories. My wife and I have a similar one. Grateful for your testimony. Faith in God is so critical. I had lost touch with your videos but decided to show my boys a couple last night and it brought me back to your channel. So glad your name popped into my head. Thank you for the encouragement and reminder of how God can redeem anything and when we are weak, He is strong.

[@jennyjjohnston]

What a beautiful miracle it is when spouses decide to choose each other again and again- congrats to you both for putting in the work and sharing your story 🙌🏼 May God continue to bless your marriage and your sweet family 🙏🏼✨🌈

[@crystalmonroe9578]

I REALLY RESPECT HOW HONEST YOU GUYS ARE. THANK U SO MUCH

[@temiloluagbede7681]

Yaaaaaay! Such a relief that it wasn't what I thought it was when I saw the title. May God continue to bless and keep your beautiful family together in his love.

[@tehilara901]

This hurt my soul. Until the end.relationships are so complex. Wishing you lots of strength and love mwa

[@Isti115]

Oh my, you were scaring me so much! You have brought so much joy to so many people's lives, I hope that God will help you find the path that leads you to your true happiness! You'll be in my prayers!

[@JohnnyYou]

Bro! My heart dropped when I read the title. So powerful. Thank you for sharing

[@nolwennbdlc]

I was about to cry when I saw the title because for me it’s impossible that you both can be separated. But you both are so strong and you knew how to overcome everything. I am so proud of you both and I wish you both all the happiness into the world 💕

[@bradparton6249]

Proud of you two. Take your time and make your relationship work for you Those of us who really care about you will always be here.

[@DarthShadie]

It's scary to be vulnerable and completely honest. I am so grateful to have that with my husband. It's hard sometimes, and can hurt, but it allows growth, to evolve together, and can be so gratifying.

[@sandraxo8819]

Your story is so raw and inspiring. It’ll help so many people. It’s amazing how God continually fights for us.

[@alastairvanmaren5243]

Very powerful. I particularly appreciated the points you made that once you were free to communicate because you were at your lowest (and breaking) point, that's when things started to improve. The importance of communication in a relationship and living in truth with your significant other CANNOT be overstated. I also really appreciated how you said your passion became your identity, and that was a part of the problem. Everyone is more than their passions, but its so easy to lose yourself in them. Glad you two weathered the storm. Hopefully the skies are mostly clear ahead

[@LukeColes7]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! Thank you for fighting for your marriage! Your example is powerful!

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

I remember saying hi to you outside that Starbucks before you were about to move to LA! It's so brave of you to share this story. My husband and I have hit some hard, dark places throughout the last year and realized just how disconnected we were as well. I am so glad to see you two coming together and finding your love again. I can relate to coming out of that dark tunnel together and finding that love much stronger than you ever thought. You, your daughter and the people who surround your world will be better for the hard hard hard work you've done and continue to do. Thanks for sharing. It makes us 'regular people' feel less alone. Stay strong. Gabby L (now Gabby V lol)

[@abeal10]

Love your vulnerability. Thank you for sharing and I wish you all the best!!!

[@peacemaker-cx6dn]

The key is your Faith in God 🙏🏻❤️

[@bigben72285]

I had to stop working to watch this! God bless you both! Prayers sent your way.

[@ClintAvila]

With my husband for 19 years and counting. You are definitely doing it right by talking and being honest about what's on your heart and having real conversations about alternatives to not continuing your relationship. It really helps to keep your priorities straight and focus on how to make each other feel appreciated and valuable. Thank you for sharing your story. It helps us all to know we all share with momentary struggles in our marriages. Blessings to you both and your family. Keep on keeping on. 😊

[@jayjayla6646]

Thank you for sharing and being willing to be so vulnerable. I hope it will help others in their own journeys. 8m so happy to hear you were able to find each other and yourselves again, much much love to you ❤️❤️

[@elliottgwendolyn]

Love to see you guys together. Marriage goes through redefinition on a regular basis. Look how amazing you are!

[@Maulakus]

You two are awesome! Thank you so much for sharing your story. My wife and I have had our issues but like you we have chosen to fight for each other and our family. It is a decision you must make everyday. You guys are an inspiration to others that are struggling to find their way. May God continue to bless you and your family.

[@PeterHollens]

I love you both so much. Please call + text anytime.

[@Koobir]

Peter what's your favourite fast food

[@elouisesherwood1268]

Thank you for making yourselves vulnerable , your story is a story of hope and a testament to your faith .

[@RogerioValgode]

Some one have said once: “No servant can be a slave to two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. “. You choose well! 👌🙂

[@kapitanivanov]

Guys,years ago I was watching your videos here on youtube and just now was thinking about you and saw this video. I am sooo happy that you chose to be together. May God bless your family💗💗💗With Him everything is possible. Be happy. Family that prays together-stays together. Love,from TN.

[@gregoryforsterjr1398]

Thank you. Thank you for your transparency. We have enjoyed everything you do, and forgive us for our selfishness. What you do doesn't come easily and does demand much from you. I am thankful you discovered, in time, how much of your "self" was going into what you do and not so much into what matters most: your marriage and your family. Thank God you're working things out. Can't wait for what's next, but it's alright. We can wait.

[@mikemanjo2458]

Thanks for sharing your story. I'm so glad that you are guided by faith in God. He loves you and has the best for you. Thank you for witnessing His goodness and putting your family first. Those precious children will reap the benefit of your good choices. I know that you will help so many people on your journey. I look forward to following your journey. (Jane in SC)❤️🙏

[@INFJnaturally]

We hear often of how challenging sudden success can be and how it can overwhelm relationships. But, we never really hear the simple 'nuts and bolts' description of how that progresses, nor the road out of that to a better place. I'm SO glad you two kept your wits, and your love, about you and preserved and grew your relationship and family while keeping your career. I know it had to have been hard work, and based on your sincere commitment to eachother, and your children. Congratulations on crafting and preserving your wonderful lives. And, thank you for a great and constructive share. 💖

[@DeeGeeKisses]

So proud of you guys!!! Family is not easy but to have everything else going on is just crazy. Good luck and sending you all love!

[@TheJenniferouellette]

That's awesome. I am happy you chose to fight for your marriage and keep God at the center of it. Thanks for sharing!

[@karenhadden4980]

Thank you for sharing your story. I know it was hard for the 2 of you to open up. Mike, God has given you a wonderful talent. I’m glad you are looking at ways to glorify Him with it. Stay strong and love that wonderful family! Your wife is a strong person. You are blessed to have her at your side. I look forward to seeing the path your life takes.

[@donnacapener8626]

Kayla, I've been praying for you since north park days, and Mike, well.. I've been praying for you since lgt days when I first met you. Now I've got some clearer direction on what to pray for. Thank you for being transparent.

[@atrevino3082]

I'm rooting for you guys! Every marriage experiences its rain storms & I can tell you'll be able to see it through. I'm praying for you and your family!

[@JohnnyAnimates]

I hope you guys feel better ❣️ You guys deserve a lot of what you guys have and I hope you guys be happy :)

[@jengentry06]

I so appreciate your willingness to be vulnerable. Marriage is HARD, period. But I can't imagine how much more difficult marriage in a bubble like the music industry is. Thank you for sharing this with us. May God bless this next stage, and may He continue to bless you as a couple and as a family.

[@BrandonMarkStout]

Way to go Mike (and Mike's wife)! As a Marriage and Family Therapist and Social Worker, it's my life's work to see marriages succeed. It's great to hear stories like yours and the worth you've found making it through this together. Sometimes, sharing a story like yours can make a difference for others struggling too. Personally, I add that it doesn't surprise me that having God a part of your marriage helped as well. In fact that's a common attribute of strong families. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@AmeliaRakestraw]

Family first. So thankful you are working through this. Praying for you all!!

[@MerlinstudiosNZ]

So proud of you guys for putting your relationship and you family first. Wishing you nothing but abundant happiness together, regardless of what life throws in your path. Thank you for being a beacon of hope and for being so open with your story. Much love!

[@stephanielmt]

It's nice to hear marriage-positive messages like this one. Thanks for sharing your struggles.

[@chizzarkle6557]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Love this and your an amazing family. My son is currently 11 yrs old with autism and he enjoys your music videos so so so much. He even started try making the noises with his mouth and beat boxing. He watches your videos over and over. ❤️❤️❤️

[@k.whatever9046]

ive been watching your videos since i was an 11 year old seventh grader and now ive been a teacher to 11 yr olds and im getting married in a few months. u guys feel like family to me and im so glad and so proud that u two chose to be strong for each other and for urselves ♥️

[@DJSailorC]

I think many couples reach that point, where communication breaks down and the secrets we keep to spare each other start to cause issues. I'm glad you guys managed to move through it. Many couples don't. I don't know if anyone has told you guys this, but I will: I'm so proud of you two!

[@JennEricPlus4]

Thank you for sharing. 😊 There is so many couples that go/going through this and sharing with other and showing that with God and fighting for what you love, all will fall into place. 😊 God Bless you two.. 😊

[@marcelagrajedamedal6075]

I'm so proud of you and I encourage you to keep searching, keep loving, and keep living to find yourselves together and as individuals but working as a team. I'm so grateful for you sharing your story cause it brings hope on those marriages, couples and future couples to don't give up, find your true purpose and trust and communicate with each other. So, thank you both. We love you.

[@quinachiquita]

Beautifully expressed and shared!! I love that you guys are doing life intentionally. Praying for you guys!! Keep moving forward 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@deqs11]

Thank you Mike for share your story and with the maturity with which you have made this decision.

[@texasguy4316]

Thank you for letting us in on your journey. I wish love for both of you. I'm happy things have gotten better for you guys.

[@andrymichelle]

This is so inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing your light in this world!

[@hishamayyash3270]

As life change so the priorities, change is unstoppable but the most important is to embrace the positive changes and disregard negative ones. As your heart and soul united, nothing can break you down. You are wonderful people and the best will be your alliance as long as you hold hands tight

[@funsizemandms]

You both are incredibly encouraging and I’m hoping for more good neighbors episodes in the future as they offer a breath of positivity and encouragement for us all! Also loving your new music Mike! Such a unique sound with so much emotion that really speaks! Stay safe and be well!

[@paritripathi9681]

More strength and love to you guys and the fact that you decided to fight for your relationship makes me all the way prouder of you two.💕

[@bonniegkirk]

Thanks for sharing your story. Your family and individual missions will evolve as God places you in different situations and surrounds you with different people. May He bless you abundantly, now and for eternity!

[@keshav_p]

Thankyou soo much for being soo open❤️ sending lots of love

[@ginette84]

God bless you in your journey as a couple, as a family. You made the good decision, deciding to overcome your struggles.

[@enatp6448]

Yeah 🤗. Working it out and staying focused on truth for the relationship and family 👪

[@melissabecker5275]

If you keep Yahweh the priority in your lives and pray together and for each other you will have long beautiful marriage and raise wonderful children. :)

[@angrysapper83]

To both of you wonderful people, just remember these words. Highs and lows Lord You’re with me either way it goes Should I rise or should I fall Even so Lord Your mercy is an even flow You’re too good to let me go Put your trust in God and He will sustain you and fill you with more than you will know what to do with. You are amazing!! Remember that!!!

[@gastrogal5353]

Such beautiful words, your name could easily be “faithful or happy sapper”. May you be blessed throughout the new year!!

[@ACivilian]

God is powerful and strong! Don't ever forget that he made you and he loves you. Praying for you guys!

[@torn4do703]

Hope everything works out well for you guys ❤️

[@SOMLmusic]

I have been a fan since you first became famous and this is so beautiful. Much love to you guys!

[@PaNcSuuR]

I'm so happy that you shared this! Thank you for being honest! We've been married for 10 years now, were going through the same as our kids were very little. God is faithful and He loves you both as weak humans. Wishing you a wonderful year and many many more! ❤

[@drewd1726]

Painfully refreshing…thank you.

[@azndood]

I'm glad you two are still together. Your honesty is a positive virtue. A job like yours Mike is tough, I'm in a similar situation. Faith in God and each other should still be your rock, your foundation. Hope the best for you and your family. Stay in communication and always let your equal know how you feel and don't hold anything against. It's how me and my GF are getting by me being gone 2 weeks at a time.

[@SuperMatt2112]

WOW, WOW, WOW, I am so very extremely happy to hear the you have worked thought his time and took the time required to reevaluate your life's and what's important to you, Your love and family should always come first and of course you know this, this is a beautiful thing here, I'm sure their may still be issues along the way but am so happy that your both willing to work though this, it's very impassive to me, I know we only got the gist of the situation, but that's OK, it's personal stuff that you don't need to share fully. Mike, you are a big man, I have so much respect for you being strong enough to recognize within yourself who you are and who you want need to be for your family, I know you know this, but Family, God and Work in that order and all else will work itself out. Thank you both for sharing this. I am so very happy for you and your family.. I am just ecstatic right now OK.... right, I have no more words.

[@ariat8202]

This made me cry ♥️ every couple struggles. But I’m glad you guys chose to fight and stay together and work on it. ♥️ today is me and my husbands 3 year anniversary of the day we met. And we are married and have Two beautiful children. Stay & fight! HOLD THE LINE. ♥️♥️♥️

[@kevinfar]

I'm so glad you worked things out.

[@gavinp214]

I wish you guys the best in finding happiness and success and fulfillment in whatever ways you can! Good luck going forward

[@christinenapier525]

i just heard you sing my first time tonight, you are very talented and blessed with a beautiul family, i am glad that you shared your stories. as a minister i had to move 4 hours away from my family, i didnt like to be that far away but life can throw you curve balls, its good to slow down and ask yourself what will make me happy in life,,,first is God family and then career, if you put God first he will direct your paths, a career is great but anything worth loosing your family is not worth it,,,jobs and talents fade, but true love never faileth if God blesses you, may the lord lead guide and direct your paths in life,,,i see the love you two share, the bible says a man who walks without God walks alone,,,,,my prayers are with you and your family,,,,,we only get one pass here on earth lets make it a good one,,,sharing your testimony was your test ,,you passed God Bless You...

[@GigiLiaaang]

Thank you for sharing! Glad you guys pushed ahead and came out so much stronger together! Sending your family lots of love

[@MissLettyLove]

Our faith in God has really kept us together bc my husband and I had both gotten into those hard points as well.. “maybe we’d be happier if we just divorce”. I give God all the glory for the restoration in our marriage, we’re still together and continue to become stronger. Marriage is definitely not always romance, the right words said, and dates. Sure, there’s some of that in the mix, but it’s kindness, it’s learning how to be more selfless, forgiving. Learning what love really is. I pray so hard for all the married couples out there, keep fighting the good fight 💗

[@DaWatcher357]

Great video! Glad you two are evolving on that next level, that family level. It's great you two want to push for that passion, but know family is important so if you must take a break. Marriage is about compromise and working together, don't loose that. Pray for you two and your family.

[@pixandmore437]

Being with any other person constantly is a challenge. Add to that the idea that the other person is Special, you made a commitment and life was to be "happily ever after". But marriage is not as promoted as this magical, blissful world of two people always in sync. That was only in the 50's TV shows. In reality, each brings baggage and expectations into the marriage. Each react differently as things happen in your lives. A successful marriage probably requires some of the hardest work of any activity you might do. And, it is difficult for a marriage to survive! The fact you have your faith to help ground you, to know, since we were forgiven by God, and marriage is blessed by Him, how much more should we follow that example to not let things get in the way of being a loving family. It's fantastic you realized the importance of working on it instead of taking the easy way out and giving up. May God bless you both and help you on your journey together. Dave

[@InnerSunshine]

Very cool, following you since 2010. Love you lived in a van and traveled. Keep going, both of you. Light ahead :)

[@chuckhill3010]

Mike I am so proud of the hard work you and you wife have put into saving your marriage and your family Keep your faith in God almighty and he will see you and your family through the roughest times and Just remember that god has brought you guys together for a reason and he is always looking out for the best for your family just trust in him and everything will be great

[@tomyat3474]

Thank you for sharing that with us. God bless you, and I hope you two continue to have a long, loving life together.

[@arcticFolder]

i dunno how this video ended up on my timeline but seriously i thank god that it is- thank you for telling such a story but a whole lot of congratulations to both of you for realizing and understanding to one another and to always have faith and believe in what you have 😇 it gave me strength that seems i can help my family as well 💪 let's all be strong and keep working on that 'us'

[@michaelelliott8350]

You guys are awesome for sharing. Agree with others that relationships are work, and it's too easy to let other things in our life make us forget that lesson. Glad you guys have found that out before too much damage was done, and hope the journey for you continues together with much joy AND success! I am going to give you grief for the click-bait title :-0

[@auroram1718]

How beautiful it is you both discovered what marriage really is, a constant fine tuning of emotions. You guys will stay together forever. Mark my words ❤️

[@andrewmclellan1623]

Thank you both for sharing!

[@sethdm1988]

Big fan for both of you. Your love is unbreakable! Keep being amazing

[@amyhatfield3717]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING ♥️GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY ALWAYS 💯✝️GOD IS GOOD 💙

[@kristin1164]

This is especially heartbreaking for those of us whose spouses decide the marriage is less important than chasing the proverbial "one that got away"... Inspiring that you decided a marriage and friendship was worth fighting for... worth repairing. Happy for you guys.

[@certimech]

Way to go you two. Congratulations on your future. Wow!

[@LordCoolnessocity]

That which God has brought together, let no man separate. Huge props to the two of you for finding yourselves amidst all the craziness, life has dealt to you both great adversity and from what I see in both of you is a tried and true example of Godly love. Divorce can present itself a temptation to couples that lose their ways with one another, you assume that happiness is no longer possible with your spouse, that the issues you both face are greater than how you feel for one another. That is the great destroyer of marriages, forgetting what love really is, it isn't the warmth in your heart when you see or think of them, it's not the rush you feel when you kiss or hug them. Instead it's the decisions you make everyday that effect them and yourself, knowing you two are no longer separate beings but now one in the sight of God, it's the character you build in yourself with a focus on principles of care, selflessness, and charity. We often get caught up in life trying to be successful or in achieving something we desperately want that we forget all these things, who we are, why we are really here. Look to the one you love and imagine your life without them, not focusing on the things you may find annoying or negative about them, but think back to a day early in your relationship and focus on what you were thinking then, all those things you saw in them that made them so desirable to you, the smile that put light into your soul or the laugh that turned the worst days into good ones. You might think all the things you loved about them then are now gone but they are still there trapped behind the struggles that are hurting your marriage and causing you to lose focus. Remember all the good little things that sparked in you your desire for them, focus on growing the characteristics of love for them, and put them above life's obligations that either kept you from or growing your love for them in the first place. Above all, do all these things for God, and all things will work together for your good. Praying for you two, and I wish you truly all the best.

[@nicikoch1234]

Wow! So beautiful! Thanks for sharing:) It's inspiring and encouraching seeing a bit how you got through this really hard times. Just Thanks!

[@rwstavros]

Thanks for sharing your stories. Sounds like you have actually started really having your story. That journey, though different from the previous journey, is as rewarding. I think you both need to move to the next level ... writing your own stories that tell of what love actually is, not the bubble gum ideas. Focus on yourselves and your stories in lyrics. You have it in you. Peace

[@linazapata1899]

Thanks for your honesty. It’s inspiring to hear your story

[@1Greenga]

I’m so happy that you have each other. Keep flourishing!

[@AlexMoudgil]

Divorce is hard, hoping nothing but the best for the both of you Edit: just watched the video - so great to hear this new chapter of your guys' life - so great you guys have each other!

[@roslynforeman9473]

Amen!!!! Love your story.

[@cannabine413]

Me and my wife have been through everything together bad times very very bad times severe bad times but our love for one another is so strong and powerful that we got past all them bad times together . She is my everything ♥ good luck you too I hope things work out. 💪

[@LuciaAmorin2812]

Relationships goal♡ You are as inspiring now as you are with your music . Lots of love from Uruguay (Just notice I wrote this early today and didn't press the send button)

[@VitalieC]

Thank you for sharing your story!!!