“The inspiration for this project came from my testimony,” Gambino says. “As I began telling my story publicly—one that had been buried for so long—I felt as though I was walking through a neglected garden. Looking back on my life became an invitation from the Lord to walk with me through the garden of my heart and tend to the places that had gone dormant over the years.”
“I held onto these songs for a while feeling they were just meant for me in my secret place with Him, but God ultimately led me to record and share them, and now my hope is that this music will allow others to enter into their own secret place with the Lord,” Gambino adds. “Perhaps He is inviting you to take that same walk with Him through a neglected garden.”
Gambino’s prodigal story—the impetus for Garden Of The Lord—began when he was arrested for theft at the age of 18. Opting for military enlistment and community service in lieu of incarceration, he spent eight years in the U.S. Navy. While serving in Iraq, Gambino was asked to lead worship on base, rekindling a love for music he first embraced as a child. Battling PTSD and anger issues following his military service, Gambino turned to alcohol and spiraled into depression and despair. One night, on the floor of his apartment, he cried out to God for help, and a new journey of redemption, hope and purpose began. Coming full circle, Gambino now holds the Brazoria County Revival each year on the steps of the Texas courthouse where he was sentenced as a teen.
ABOUT JUSTIN GAMBINO
For more than a decade, acclaimed Texas-based singer/songwriter Justin Gambino has cultivated an enthusiastic following with his charismatic live performances and hope-filled anthems. With three EPs, two full-length recordings, and multiple music videos to his credit, Gambino’s ministry is anchored by an impressive touring schedule which finds him performing in numerous churches, coffeehouse, and at festivals around the country each year. With such signature songs as “Just Like Jesus,” “Courage,” and “Fighting On My Behalf,” he was named Artist of the Year Christian/Gospel/Inspirational Male at the 10th Annual Josie Music Awards in 2024, the largest independent music awards show in the world.
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