Asking for What You Want.

For many in the great State of Michigan, Deer season is practically a holiday. November 15th is a day off, no questions.

I am one of those people who deer hunt. I love being outside early in the morning, and in the evening. I love to be in nature and God never ceases to amaze me with the things I get to see. This year I was able to see a hawk up close, a BUNCH of Sandhill cranes, geese, rabbits and birds. I have also seen a group of does that walk out behind the house. I have been waiting for a good shot for quite some time.

Since November 15th, I have asked God to provide a clear shot so that I might get a deer for this year, however, I bought 2 licenses this year. I truly did want to get two deer this year. Not because I was being greedy, but because the meat provides food for the rest of the year for my family. A second deer would also provide, in part, for parts of my extended family, and friends.

Until today, I have not had a clear shot, and have only seen the three does, which have been too far for my shotgun, or not a clear shot. Well last night before my wife and I prayed, I decided to ask God for what I really wanted. It seemed selfish, and I almost felt bad asking for two deer, but I asked.

This morning, before church, just after dawn, I saw a herd of about eight deer coming right towards me. I was in shock. I was waiting for the three I usually see, when here come seven or eight right at me! Oh yeah, also, on Thanksgiving, I asked my father in law if I could borrow his muzzle loader, as it has a longer range than a shotgun, he said yes.

So these deer are coming right at me, I take the shot. Now for those who have never used a muzzle loader, after you shoot, a cloud of smoke surrounds your scope, so you must have faith in your shot, which I didn't, because this was my first time using a muzzle loader. Anyway, I didn't think I hit my target, because I saw nothing drop, and them all run away. I did see one runner slower than the rest, and figured I would go check for a blood trail after a few minutes.

About one minute later I see those three does. I had an "okay" opportunity to take a shot, but decide against it. They moved and had another opportunity, however I will not shoot at a running deer. At this point in time I decided to go check on that blood trail. Much to my surprise, there was no trail, but a dead deer. It was an almost perfect shot, the deer didn't even run.

I drag it in, gut it, clean it, and hang it. Take a shower, and its time to go to church. After we got home it was time to process the deer. (I do it myself because its silly to pay someone a lot of money when I can do it myself, its not that hard. Gutting it is way worse that butchering it) Amy decided to help butcher the deer and was a great help. It was dark by the time we got done.

I am glad that I didn't take that other shot, because I wouldn't have had the room or time today to clean and process two deer. However I will be back out in the field later this week. If I get one, I told my brother that if he comes help me clean it, he can take some home with him, he wasn't able to get out this year.

Remember, always ask God for what you want, don't settle for what you think He will give you.