Post by broncbuster2 on Jan 18, 2008 19:21:13 GMT -5
Bible Study Verse
Daniel 10:12-13
Then he
continued, "Do not
be afraid, Daniel.
Since the first day that you set your
mind to gain understanding and to
humble yourself before your God, your
words
were heard, and I have come in
response to them. But the prince of the
Persian kingdom resisted me
twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the
chief princes, came to help me, because
I was detained there with the king
of Persia. (NIV)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thoughts
When I first gave my life to Christ, I had
many questions. I read the bible and
prayed
earnestly to God for revelation; and He
was there, answering with speed and
clarity.
However, I went through a time where I did
not know if God was hearing me at all.
Often
I would ask, "Are you there, God?" I
remember
growing anxious, even impatient.
Daniel had a great concern. His people
had
become complacent and content in their
Babylonian captivity and subsequent
lifestyle.
But Daniel didn't lose patience. He "set
his mind" (focused intently), humbled
himself,
fasted and prayed for them for three
weeks!
This scripture reveals an amazing insight
into the heavenly realm of spiritual warfare.
Although delayed, the angel assured him
his prayer was heard while a touch
restored
Daniel's strength (see verse 18).
At the beginning of this deer season, I saw
a
beautiful ten-point well before shooting
time. I
watched him ease away in the bright
full-moon twilight. For several weeks and
countless hours, I hunted that buck. I grew
impatient and started to question my spot,
my abilities, my gun, etc. The questioning
made me realize that I was placing too
much of
my time, thoughts, and energy on that one
animal. I took some time off, refocused,
relaxed and waited - patiently. Shortly
thereafter, God rewarded me with a nice
eight-point. (WD).
Action Point
As I continue my walk and grow in my
relationship with God, I have learned the
importance of a patient prayer-filled life.
Colossians 4:2 says, "Devote yourselves
to
prayer, being watchful and thankful."
Be patient. Watch and wait for the Lord.
He
hears our prayers and will answer them
because His love for us is unfailing. He will
give
us strength when nothing else can or will.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sportsmen's Tip of the
Day
Deer trails often skirt open areas, parallel
creeks and rivers, or follow the contours of
hills. When setting up a stand, look for
trails
that deer naturally use to travel from one
habitat type to another. Have confidence
in your spot.
Daniel 10:12-13
Then he
continued, "Do not
be afraid, Daniel.
Since the first day that you set your
mind to gain understanding and to
humble yourself before your God, your
words
were heard, and I have come in
response to them. But the prince of the
Persian kingdom resisted me
twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the
chief princes, came to help me, because
I was detained there with the king
of Persia. (NIV)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thoughts
When I first gave my life to Christ, I had
many questions. I read the bible and
prayed
earnestly to God for revelation; and He
was there, answering with speed and
clarity.
However, I went through a time where I did
not know if God was hearing me at all.
Often
I would ask, "Are you there, God?" I
remember
growing anxious, even impatient.
Daniel had a great concern. His people
had
become complacent and content in their
Babylonian captivity and subsequent
lifestyle.
But Daniel didn't lose patience. He "set
his mind" (focused intently), humbled
himself,
fasted and prayed for them for three
weeks!
This scripture reveals an amazing insight
into the heavenly realm of spiritual warfare.
Although delayed, the angel assured him
his prayer was heard while a touch
restored
Daniel's strength (see verse 18).
At the beginning of this deer season, I saw
a
beautiful ten-point well before shooting
time. I
watched him ease away in the bright
full-moon twilight. For several weeks and
countless hours, I hunted that buck. I grew
impatient and started to question my spot,
my abilities, my gun, etc. The questioning
made me realize that I was placing too
much of
my time, thoughts, and energy on that one
animal. I took some time off, refocused,
relaxed and waited - patiently. Shortly
thereafter, God rewarded me with a nice
eight-point. (WD).
Action Point
As I continue my walk and grow in my
relationship with God, I have learned the
importance of a patient prayer-filled life.
Colossians 4:2 says, "Devote yourselves
to
prayer, being watchful and thankful."
Be patient. Watch and wait for the Lord.
He
hears our prayers and will answer them
because His love for us is unfailing. He will
give
us strength when nothing else can or will.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sportsmen's Tip of the
Day
Deer trails often skirt open areas, parallel
creeks and rivers, or follow the contours of
hills. When setting up a stand, look for
trails
that deer naturally use to travel from one
habitat type to another. Have confidence
in your spot.