PREACHER TONY CALLING
 

Brother can you come up with a prayer for all of us hunters before we go out to
the woods this coming fall.
Example: The harley riders around here get together every year and do a Bike run
to have their bikes blessed for the year.
So I thought this might not be a bad idea for all of us here.
Your thoughts? So far from what I can tell we have been very fortunate around here.

Thanks,
T
P.S.- Maybe we can have it as a sticky for the coming season? *Locked*

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I would be honored :)..... when would you like it?

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I know Greg/MO is heading out this month and I think Shed so how about Monday morning?
Just title it hunters prayer or something?

ROB would this be alright? Post it as a sticky?


It would be of great honor to have you do this Tony.


T

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PT - not to rush you or anything, but could you throw in something about curing buck fever?

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I love the idea but you know, there is one in every crowd that we'll just have to tell, "go pound sand".

Some seasons, SC I think start Aug 15th....get right on that preach. ;) [8D]

I too think,

even though he didn't show up. winky winky.

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The honor would be mine, guys ........ Rob, let me know if this will be ok .....

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AF Hunter,... I don't want to have my buck fever cured, so let's have him leave that part out.;)

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OK .... the winky winky thing will require a surrender of your man card from this point forward :D

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If you only knew. ;) ;)

And throw a little something in for a healthy leg...Oh and not to be selfish, a nonbusted rack in IL and PA. [8D]

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Your scaring me ...:eek: I WANT MY MOMMA [:o]

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LOL
Tony if you want PM it to Rob then he can toss it up or we all can reply to it with an AMEN or just lock it.
Thanks so much,
T

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I think it's a great idea, but in all honesty, I'm talking to GOD the whole time I'm out. But I never ask GOD to bless me with a big buck or anything, I just ponder the meaning of life, reflect on things I've done and how to do them better next time, and probably confess a bit as well, but I've NEVER asked him to send me a big deer, because I think if he wants one to come by, I'll be blessed with one.

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Really nice thought, Peak....

When I lived in Charleston, SC......they had a day there, prior to the shrimping season,when the shrimp boats would parade through the harbor (decorated for the event). There was a festival @ Patriot's point where everyone would gather for the "Blessing of the Fleet". As each shrimp boat came by.....the priests/rabbi's/etc... would indifidually"Bless" each boat,their season and their safe return to harbor, each day.

Everyyear some of those guys don't come home to their families. It's a tough living.

That day was a pretty magical day;). Your suggestion is a great one.

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I think most are, Doug. Private prayer is essential in the Bible .... but so was corporate prayer .... both are necessary .....:)

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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."

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It would be a fine gesture, and much appriciated. I might have my disagreements around here with some folks, but I would never want to see anybody injured in persuit of their favorite whitetail. Prayers are good.


You got that right Chief :D! Wouldn't be the same without that, that's for sure.

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That also requires a immediate surrender of your man card :eek:
:D

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Well go ahead and try and prymy man cardoutta my Momma's hand :D

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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.

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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.

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In buck fever, what I am referring to is that difficulty (and sometimes inability) to focus and go through my mental checklist when that monster walks in. The awe and heart pounding I quite enjoy, but I have had a couple where the shot was never taken because I felt like I was missing something from the checklist. We analysts have to do everything by the numbers and sometimes go through the process twice before we're ready to take the next step. Sucks to live that way, but its the way we are.

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I think this is a great idea. Let's not forget about those that aren't hunting as early as others but they are out scouting and hanging stands too!

Rob- You're right about the coastal region of SC opening on August 15th. Doesn't BHB's season start at the end of August? I think that's what he said. I start on September 1.

Get on it Preach! :D

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I'm on it like a fat kid on a smartie ...:D

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Let me help

"May Quicksilver get posion ivy on his junk and spike's under his tree...."

Ok it's all you now Preach

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Get on it like Germ on his woman...






:D:D

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You guys are doing a good thing. Philippians 4:6 tells us to present ALL requests to Him through prayer, petition and thanksgiving.

In rodeo circles, it is customary for the rough stock riders to gather behind the chutes and have a prayer, not for a high score, but for all contestants to perform to the best of their ability and above all, stay safe. One thing I'll always remember was a guy added one time, " ... thank you for giving us the drive and the ability to chase our dreams". Profound words.