Saturday, 9 August 2014

A Wild At Heart Boot Camp Poconos Can Change Lives

By Tanisha Berg


The term boot camp tends to conjure up images of men performing intense physical activities. A wild at heart boot camp Poconos has a different purpose. It is a camp for men only and the purpose is to give men the opportunity to discover what God intends them to be. It often results in men getting their hearts back and recovering their true nature. As a consequence they begin to live life differently and passionately.

The settings chosen for such camps are usually have a natural beauty and tranquility. Away from suburban settings, men have time to reconnect with God. They also connect with one another and share their experiences.

Sessions are held and various men present teachings that help to dispel misconceptions about what men are meant to be. They are not just meant to be dutiful, responsible and loyal. There is another side of man that is ignored and this is the wild, adventurous, passionate side. Without this side they are just shells of who they are really meant to be.

John Eldridge, the author of the book that inspired these camps, saw a need for men to be more than just dutiful, loyal and responsible. They needed to discover the wildness in their hearts too and experience their innate desire for adventure. When men speak about the best times of their lives, this often involves adventure. This is why outdoor activities like horse riding, fishing, target shooting and hiking are an important part of the events on offer.

Men often receive a revelation for the first time about their warrior side. Jesus confronted culture, religion and tradition and they are also meant to fight the fight of faith as warriors. They receive a renewed sense of purpose.

A deep healing and restoration is often experienced as men begin to examine their hearts. They recover from wounds they have lived with, sometimes for many, many years. The expectations placed on them by society to be a certain way has often left them exhausted and without any sense of purpose. This restoration of their hearts affects the way they experience life and relationships, giving them identity and helping them to feel a sense of destiny once again.

Those whose relationships with their wives have suffered due to their lethargy and lack of passion often experience a change. Their wives see a new strength, honesty and passion in them. Those who do not have relationships are encouraged to fight for a woman and then love her passionately.

Many men report that a camp like this changed their lives and freed them to live passionately and from the heart. They reconnected with God and developed a new intimacy with Him thereby releasing their true nature. Impediments to emotional and spiritual vitality were overcome bringing healing. They experienced freedom from trying to be what others want them to be and instead started discovering what God had made them to be.




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