Weekly Devotion.

     As a christian,  I am attempting to live a Christ-like life.   I try to have Christ with me at all times especially when I am in the outdoors.   My love of the outdoors and specifically deer hunting allows me a opportunity to let my mind drift.   As the years have past and my faith increased,  I spent allot of my time on the stand talking to God.    I think about the good and bad things going on in my life, and talk to God requesting guidance as well as help.  Its also a good time to admit my short comings and just ask for help improving down the line.
     Here is a scripture for you to ponder the next time you are waiting on that gobbler or big buck to come to your way:

 Hebrews 12:  1 and 2
Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
² looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

,    As a Deacon at the Northwest church of Christ in Greensboro NC,   I did a short talk a Sunday or two ago where I read this scripture as a time to help set our minds ready for the Lords Supper.  I admit that I borrowed it from another friend and brother who had spoke of it a few weeks earlier.   

     I said "  We take this time around the Lords table to specifically remember Christ and his sacrifice for all of us.    This scripture however also reminds us of how Christ is now in glory on the right hand of God."

     Hope this gives you something to think about the next time your in the woods.    You can take it from me as well.    I say a little prayer everytime I  get ready to go into a climber or set foot on a tree-stand.   
     If you are in the Piedmont/ Triad area on a Sunday morning, stop by and visit us  at http://www.nwchurchofchrist.com/.  We meet for services at 10:30 AM.  Happy hunting and say a prayer the next time you are in the woods.