Humbling Experience

[IL_ray_phillips]

Sitting in the tree this gun season in IL. The hunting was at rock bottom. The weather was terrible! Winds blowing at a minimum of 20 mph and it was cold wind. I found myself complaining everytime I went out and found myself bickering inside while sitting in the tree. Then I was humbled! I realized that the wind was perfect. That the cold air was perfect. That the drizzle was perfect. That the deer not moving was perfect. Who am I to bicker and say what God commanded and made is no good. The day was just how God made it and I should be praising him that i can enjoy his creation. That I am able to walk and climb a tree and have the freedom to hunt. To have the freedom to own a firearm. This really changed my outlook on how my hunting days will go from now on. Just wanted to share with everyone!

[Chuck7]

EXCELLENT ATTITUDE..I've had to learn that lesson alot this year..I thought all hunters felt bummed when they struck out but I was wrong..

Three weeks ago I met { NO DOUBT} a Christian at the gate before 5:00AM opening time. I ask him how he felt when he struck out..he said I praise God anyways..BECAUSE your time will eventually come..

Two Weeks ago I ask an old hippie..He said..I enjoy the birds and squirrels too...I make the best out of it.

Then I realized what a horrible attitude I had..like God actually owed me anything.} -;

Great post Ray.
C7

[DaveH]

That"s a great way to look at it Ray. It's hard to do sometimes when it IS bitter cold and blustery and you haven't seen a deer in days . . . but you're absolutely right. I would be even more enthusiastic about my chances if I lived in Illinois where there's a monster buck behind every other tree! (j/k)