The biggest thing that God spoke to me about this week was how I needed to transfer what I knew in my head to my heart. I had the head knowledge but I didn’t have the daily relationship with God.
This Journey gave me the opportunity to get away from every thing and examine myself. I am now looking forward to having a better relationship with my family and with the Lord.
~ Eric
June 2008 Guys’ Journey
Since the Journey to the Heart, the Lord has taken me on a roller coaster through the desert. Although I confessed many things, and wanted to seek the Lord, my heart still felt dark and dry at times.
Before I went on the Journey I was addicted to worldly music. Whenever I would write or listen to a sensual song, thoughts and feelings would arise that were not honoring to God.
I was in the middle of recording one of my “not so wrong” songs when I received a call from Mr. Gothard’s office – they wanted me to help on an upcoming Journey! Even though my parents and others encouraged me to go, I knew I shouldn’t because of this unresolved issue. Due to procrastination I was not able to go on the Journey, but still had the chance to meet with Mr. Gothard. After discussing the situation, he challenged me to come to Headquarters and be cleansed by listening to the Word all day while serving on the lawn crew. With my parents approval, I started the month long trek.
It has been one of the best experiences of my life! Through various circumstances, testimonies and daily immersion in the Word, I came to the point of making a vow. After talking it over with my father, Mr. Gothard, and several others I stepped out on God and made the vow. “I will not willfully listen, perform or rehearse in my mind music that is worldly, sensual or not glorifying to God.”
By God’s grace this vow will glorify and honor Him. Another path leads from here, and where it leads I know not. But this one thing I do know – the Lord has lifted another burden from my shoulders and I will continue this journey with joy.
~ Tim
June 2008 Guys’ Journey
This week a group of guys are seeking the Lord in the Northwoods of Michigan. Mr. Bob Norvell, Mr. Bill Moshier, and Chad Paine will be guiding the the three teams. The orientation in Chicago was particularly good as Mr. Gothard shared new insight into having a life purpose worth dying for.
As we pray for these guys, let’s claim the promise of Psalm 34:10, “They that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.”
The Journey was a beautiful opportunity…
The fourth week of the Fall 2008 Life FOCUS program was spent in the Northwoods of upper Michigan on a “Journey to the Heart” …©2008 Robert Staddon. Design by Abundant Designs
