On this trek into the wilderness, the Lord has opened up so much more in my heart. As I came into this new place, I truly had no idea what to expect. I came out here asking the Lord to free me from a lot of my troubles and to help lead me on this new path I need to take with my life.
I knew it wouldn't be easy, but I never thought He'd challenge me like He has. Whether it's forgiving myself for my past, or opening doors for my future, it's definitely been tough.
I've learned that sometimes the hardest things and decisions in life are the most eye-opening. God has laid so much on my heart in this time. He has taught me that fellowship with Godly men is so important. Without the true body of Christ around you, it's so hard to succeed.
The Lord has also shown me that I need to become a man after Him. I have already learned so much on this journey, and I can't wait to become the man of God He's intended me to be.
This is so great, Sam! I am praying this over you: Psalm 119: 33-40
33 Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees,
that I may follow it to the end.
34 Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law
and obey it with all my heart.
35 Direct me in the path of your commands,
for there I find delight.
36 Turn my heart toward your statutes
and not toward selfish gain.
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
preserve my life according to your word.
38 Fulfill your promise to your servant,
so that you may be feared.
39 Take away the disgrace I dread,
for your laws are good.
40 How I long for your precepts!
In your righteousness preserve my life.
I can’t wait to hear how much the Lord does in your life throughout this trip!
Sammy,
I’m so proud of you. There is nothing more in life that matters. To give up the temporal for the eternal is a struggle for us all. It is easy to fall into the traps and the snares of this world and not spend our time in pursuit of our God. I pray that you finish what you started. God has only begun what he is going to do in you and the heights and depths that he will go to help you be the man He wants you to be. We are powerless to change ourselves. We can no more do this than save ourselves. It is all a work of the Spirit.
As I worshiped and prayed today confused and lost on how I could help you. I sang a song and declared that “when I don’t understand I will choose to love You, God”
“I Breathe You In, God”
The presence of the Living God
Satisfies the depths of my heart
And all of me I change when you came
And I’m led free by Your glory and grace
And I breathe You in,God
Cos You are there all around me
The kindness of Your love’s pure light
Pierces through the darkest of all night
And everything is possible now
For God is here
And God is good
And You are good, God
For You are good to me
And when I don’t understand
I will choose You
And when I don’t understand
I will choose to love You, God
And when I don’t understand
I will choose You
And when I dont understand
I will choose to love You, God
And You are good, God
For You are good to me
Its my privilege
To worship You
To worship
For You are good, God
For You are good to me
I pray that your life’s testimony and mine is 2 Timothy 4:
6For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. 7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing..
Love,
Dad
Sam I’m so excited for you, as i read your post I saw a picture of you at the eye Dr, getting fitted for a new pair of glasses, I loved hearing you describe what you were seeing at this point in the journey. I saw other set of glasses that he’ll have you look at Him through and you seeing even more of Him than you’ve ever seen before. Eventually I see the sets of glasses coming to an end, and I saw Jesus waiting there expectantly longing to look into your eyes, there you’ll see him with corrected vision of how you see him, and of how he see you, and of how you then see yourself, others and the world.
Treasure every set of lenses!!
Hey sweetie, I can just envision everyone from around the country that is reading this…clapping their hands with excitement (well, I clap my hands, so I’m assuming everyone else does also).
This race to reach His arms continues and when given the choice – always choose Him because He wants you on his team Sam! He will always provide you with the forgiveness you are looking for in order to move the boulders out of your way to reach His side.
What a faithful Father we serve..yes???
Sam!
What to say? I want to take a moment and tell you how incredible I think you are! How courageous I think you are! How huge of a life you will have for the Kingdom of God! Keep the faith Sam, keep the strength, keep the focus and finish what so many people stop short of.
2 Cor. 4:7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
Tap into the treasure Sam! The Boyle family loves you and believes in you more than you could ever imagine!
Love: Bear, Jill, Maddy, Sawyer and Cash
I love you lauren Gammel.
I’m a very proud friend after reading this…It is evident that the endless prayers and your determination are paying off. You have seen the error in your ways and have set out to change your life. Continue doing what you’re doing and remember to keep positive influences in your life. Continuously praying.
–A caring friend