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PREPARATION TO HUNT - How much you prepare and practice for a hunt can determine the success or failure of your endeavors. Many hunters will say that hunting success takes a little "luck". Being at the right place at the right time can certainly be considered as luck. However, I believe that "luck" is defined as "preparation" combined with "opportunity"! Having been involved in athletics my whole life, I believe you "play like you practice" It is unbelievable how much time, money, and energy that we devote to passionate pursuit of an animal. We buy the latest and greatest rifles, bows, scopes, camo pattern, broadheads, bullets, treestands, game cameras, cover scents, lures, and any other gadget that will give us a competitive advantage in the field. We spend countless hours scouting and sitting in treestands, forsaking anything and anyone to head to the woods or water. A hunter will arise at 4:00 AM and hunt til dark. We are obsessed, the reason my web address includes the words EAT...SLEEP...and HUNT!
Is all this prepartion worth it? You bet it is! All the time, money, and energy invested pays off when you track spot a huge 10 pt buck slipping cautiously through the woods. The adrenalin starts to flow as you raise you gun or bow to your target. Your 
shot is pure and precise and finds its mark. You follow a blood trail that leads to the downed buck with it's beautiful rack standing high off the forest floor. The experience encourages a hunter to holler, yell, and even cry. While you may be prepared to hunt, are you equally prepared for life? What do mean by that, Tom? My answer may not make you feel comfortable, but it is the truth...and the truth will set you free! God created the world and all creatures for us to enjoy and even hunt. More importantly, He created us in His image, to having a loving relationshipwith Him. Our sole purpose in life is to commit ourselves to Him. The sin in our lives, however, created a gap between us and God. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world (you and I), that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him, will not perish but have eternal life." It took the loving sacrifice of Jesus Christ on a cruel cross to bridge the gap created by our sin. To live now and for eternity with God takes preparation and dedication. God offers all of us the FREE gift of salvation through His Son Jesus. All we have to do is accept it. What you do with God is a question that every man will have to answer and many of us have run from it long enough. How can you prepare for life on Earth and in Heaven? It is simple, just pray this prayer with every fiber of your being...God, I know that I am a sinner. I understand that I need you in my life. I believe that you died for me. Forgive me of my sins, come into my heart as Savior and Lord. Lead, guide, and direct me all the days of my life. If you prayed this pray my friend, you are now prepared for life and eternity in Heaven. One last thing, as evidence of your commitment to Jesus Christ, profess your decision to your family and friends. I would appreciate it if you would email me personally at
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to celebrate with you. We are no longer just fellow hunters, we are brothers in Christ! God loves you and so do I!!! Written by Thomas E. Naumann of EATSLEEPHUNT.com
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Around The Campfire, Devotionals for the Sportsman by Thomas Naumann.
Thomas Naumann is the president and founder of EATSLEEPHUNT.com and Cherokee Run Hunting Lodge LLC. Around The Campfire is a collection of devotionals based on his outdoor experiences from the mountains of Appalachia to the plains of Africa. In the early morning light by the stream, as the sun sets after a day in the field, God's message call us all to reflect on our lives. Read, relax, and enjoy Around The Campfire!