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Doug, much the same here, and when game presents the opportunity, I always throw in a "If it be your will that this animal be mine, please guide the arrow that the end should be as quick and painless as possible."
You know Mark, I don't even go that far, I just go with it if it feel right, and after the fact, I look up and thank him for letting it all come together for me. I feel like I'm not being "gracious" if I ask for things from him. Just me, I try not to ask anyone for anything if I don't NEED it, and I suppose, I carry that on even with God. Not saying there's anything wrong with asking him to guide your arrow, it's just not me.
I am not really saying guide my arrow so that I'll kill quick, it is more if it is to be, please make it quick so the animal does not suffer. I have seen many gut shot deer (and thankfully I have never done that) who linger on for way too long after they are hurt. I do not want the animal to suffer for hours or days on end is all I ask the good Lord for.