I stopped the boat and looked around, not a boat in sight. "Thank you Lord", I whispered to myself. I bumped the boat back in gear and headed up the creek. The trees hung low over the water, making the passage seem as if I had stepped back in time. The birds were singing loudly as I stood over my console to watch for fallen trees in the water. As I rounded the next bend a deer darted from the bank of the creek. Thoughts of how man first saw this land entered my mind. The moss laden majestic oaks hung low over the water. Up ahead the water was dark and smooth. The brackish water was just what I was looking for.
I slowed my boat to a crawl, looking for any sign of red fish. There in the distance I saw him roll. I stopped the boat and eased the anchor over the side, still watching the surface for any sign of the bulls. I knew these big fish would spook easy, so I stepped quietly around the boat. I grabbed my favorite rod. I set my depth for two feet. The bait for the day was finger mullet. I reached in the livewell and netted a rather large one. I hooked him through the back to allow him the ability to swim freely. I eased my baited rig over the side of the boat, and allowed the currant to carry it upstream. The cork moved around slowly as the mullet swam beneath it. I was using a circle hook, so all I had to do was reel down on this prodigious beast to catch him. Suddenly my cork slipped under the the surface of water. As I reeled down my rod tip started to bend. I reeled faster and the fight was on. This big boy was not going to give up easy. My main concern was to keep out of the trees in the water. My drag sang as he peeled off my line with authority. I played him ever so easy; I didn't want to loose this one. This struggle ensued for twenty minutes. The big red finally gave up and swam slowly up to the side of the boat. I didn't net this beauty; I grabbed the hook with my pliers and with a good twist he was free. This great creation of God lie there motionless as if to thank me for the gentle release. As I leaned down and tapped him on the side, the big red came to life, splashing water in my face. I sat back, wiped myself dry, and thanked the good Lord for time to fish. I then grabbed another bait and went after his big brother.
All your obligations may end in rejection because you have no power to accomplish them without the help of God. Once you realize that their is nothing you can do without prayer and trusting in the Lord, you will be able to give yourself to Him completely. Every now and then God will bring you to a turning point or a crossroads in your life. From that point you either go toward a slow approach to the Lords will and a lazy Christian life, or you become a steward of the Bible; giving yourself to he Lord completely. There is only One who directs the course of your life ---- The Lord Jesus Christ. May God bless you all.
