While I was posting I thought I would update everyone and thank you all so much for your prayers. Adam is doing well I spoke with him a few days ago and he is pursuing acceptance into a long term rehab program Called Faith Farm. It is hear in Florida 2-4 hours from us depending on the campus (they have 3). He completes the Penfield Program on Friday the January 21st. If he hasn’t heard anything from Faith Farm he will have to enter a Half -Way house, location undetermined at this time. He was hoping to stay on at Penfield as a Servant Leader for a few months but he does not meet the age requirement (25 – I think). He looks healthy and clean and again his leadership gifts are shining through.
Stacy and I had a good time visiting him on family day but it was obvious that God wanted us there more to speak life into some of the other families. Stacy was amazing as I watched her walk along side a woman whose husband, who was in ministry, fell into addiction and has left her to care for their children. Then a very unexpected thing happened. The lead councilor pulled me aside to speak with me. At first I thought to myself, “Oh No! What has Adam done?” But as we came to a private place he turned and looked me in the eye and said, “I just wanted you to know that I see God all over your son, and God has told me that Adam is going to lead many out of addiction and into a relationship with Jesus.” He also said, “But Adam has to stop fighting God and let Him do His work.” Through my tears I shared with Bill that what he sees in Adam, many Godly people have also seen. The last thing Bill said was this, “God has led me to come to you and that we are to pray, in agreement, that this is the time for Adam to give up and surrender to God.” By this time all I could do was nod in agreement. We locked arms and Bill lifted Adam up in prayer to the Lord.
So that is where we are and that is where Adam is. I sometimes feel like I have asked so many to pray for so long and it makes me feel greedy and selfish to continue to ask people to pray for Adam yet again. So I will leave it to you – and let the Lord lead your path.
To all those who have emailed, called, written, sent cards, facebooked, texted and contibuted financially. Our family is overwhelmed by your love and support.
As I shared with the people of Lifecoast a few weeks ago. My sin was revealed to me as I could feel my hope dwindling in Adam doing the right thing. But I repented of that sin and realized that my hope was dwindling because I was putting it in what Adam could do. But now my hope is fully in what GOD will do IN Adam.
Put your hope in The One who never disappoints – and you will never be disappointed.
You Are All In Our Prayers,
Jeff
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Jeff – I’ve been saying that a lot lately, in an entirely different sort of situation but one that tries our faith at times too – never count God out. God can do miracles. In our situation its whether Bob’s dad will be able to use his legs again, but the balance of what you said strikes true – it’s not what he can do, it’s what He can do. I’ll keep praying for Adam – and the rest of you. =)
Praying like the persistent widow begging God to do in Adam what I know He CAN do! Remember how much we love him; I’d never see it as selfish for you to ask me to lift my “little brother” before the throne. It’s my job as your sister to help carry your burdens, especially when I can’t offer love and support in person.
Thank you for sharing honestly about Adam, so I can pray specifically.
Heaps of love to the whole of Barkafeller Center.
Thank You sooooo much ! as you’re giving me many perspectives in life and appreciate every breath of air,every smile and every second I spend with my family….Thank You again- because of you I am a better servant, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 🙂
Praying for Adam! Thanks so much for updating us, this gives many HOPE. I love your realness, and am so grateful for people like you and your whole family. God Chasers, ALL THE WAY!
Love,
Cyndi Bryant
Jeff and Stacy, thank you so much for the update, what a blessing, and Jeff never never feel greedy or selfish about asking for prayer, you all are a part of my family and I love you all. I will never stop praying for Adam or your family, anyone of us could be were you are God bless you all.. Miss you all, sending a big hug to all,
Love Terry
Jeff & Stacy,
Thank you so much for updating us on Adam’s recovery! We are honored to pray for Adam and your family! We love you guys soo much and want the God given best for Adam and for your as a family!! We are soo blessed to be a part of your family and life!! God is best for you, Adam!! Love you so much, love Auntie Karen!! Keep up the great work and lean on Him for everything! Prov. 3:5-6!!! Please give this little note to Adam for us, Jeff and Stacy!! xoxoxo
Jeff, I am continuing to lift Adam and all of you before our God! My heart is encouraged by what you have shared here and I look for God to work with great expectation! He is our Jehovah Rapha! We love you all!
We continue to pray for Adam and your family. Some days I can even feel Adam on my heart – especially the last few days. The LORD has a wonderful plan for Adam’s life (For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
The Lord will never go back on his word…(please take it from me)…Adam has a beautiful life ahead of him.
PJeff, your revelation on what God can do (not what Adam can do) is breakthrough, for you and for Adam! It also inspires others to not look at their present circumstances and trust in themselves, but rather to trust in God!
Wow, Adam has come so far to being under man’s authority all this time. That in itself is a success story and the most important thing is Adam chose to stay. He is feeling the arms an breath of God. Praise Him.
Adam will be in a Godly ministry one day helping others to find healing from their addiction through Jesus Christ the only one that can heal.
Love and Prayers to you and Stacy. Please let her know I’m thinking and praying for the family and Adam.
Jeff, when we pray for Adam it is like praying for our own child after all You and Stacy are family we are blessed to have you as part of our life, when you hurt we hurt with you. I know what it is to have your heart heavy for a child. Make you a deal I will pray for yours and you pray for mine. We know what the Lord will do when we surrender, and we can live on the promises of Our Father He is waiting with open arms for Adam to lay himself down. We will keep praying it’s not a burden it’s a blessing.