I often thank my Lord after a successful hunt. Some of my closest times with God have been sitting quietly in a deer stand.
I remember well my best deer, a large 9 point that hangs proudly in my den. I had just sat in my tree climber, rocking back and forth because of a strong wind. The clouds were giving way to a beautiful afternoon but I didn' t figure I' d see anything because of the wind. Though I had only been there a few minutes, I began to think I was wasting my time. Instead of leaving, I started to pray, thanking Jesus for just the priviledge of being in His wonderful woods. I felt His presence as strong as I have ever felt in any worship service. After I finished my prayer, I looked down and standing there was my 9 point, standing broad side at 20 yards!
It reminds me of the time Abraham went to sacrifice Isaac and the Lord provided a ram! We serve an awesome God!