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The Spiritual Secret on my Buckskin Coat

Why do I wear my buckskin coat when I speak or have wildernesspreacher events?  It’s to remind me of a very important scripture given to us.

I personally made my buckskin coat from deer skins the way the Native Americans did.  It’s called braintanning.  The brains of the animal are used to tan the hide, turning it into clothing.  Lots of time,labor, and stretching, pulling softening to turn a skin into clothing that will last for years.  I’ll share more in a future blog.

Here is the important step for today.  You have to “smoke” the buckskin to make it waterproof.  You take the skin and actually place it over a fire away from the flame but in the smoke.  The longer you leave it in the smoke the darker it becomes.   Why smoke?  The smoke particles cling to every fiber of the buckskin.  This “clinging to every fiber” allows the buckskin to remain soft, even when it gets wet.  If the smoke is not in every fiber, then when the coat gets wet, it will become hard as rawhide( you know, like your dog’s chewbones).

Is God in every fiber of your being?  If not, then when you “get wet” by what this world throws at you, you will become HARD/have a hardened Heart.

I don’t want to have a hardened heart.  How can this be prevented?

Mark 12:30    Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.

In other words, Jesus must be in every “fiber of our being” for us to keep from turning hard hearted.

Let your desire for Him to be in every part of your life become the most important step in this journey.  You will need His help to do this.  Ask Him, see what happens!!

See Ya!   Dan    wilderenesspreacher.com

What does the world “throw” at you to try to make you hard hearted?  Leave a comment

 

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Climbing over your Difficulties

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Climbing  Boulders

A good friend of mine shared a dream he had about traveling through boulders.  It sounded scary to me.  He questioned whether he was to go around the boulders, over them, or maybe avoid them all together.

Well, I had to actually cross some boulders to get to where the fish were.    I found a great high mountain lake in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.  The only place the cutthroat trout were feeding was at the bottom of 15 foot boulders.  God has a sense of humor.  He knows that I am afraid of heights.  But, He knows I have a passion for fishing.  With the trout feeding below me (you can see them swimming in the video), I forgot all about boulders, the distance that I was above the water, my fear of this height, and everything else in this world. I just forgot about everything. My focus is on the fish. I’m a mountain lion fixin’ to pounce on my prey.

Fish ON!!! Was God laughing?  No doubt.  If anybody had been around they would have been rolling.  I’m scrunching and sliding and booty-scootin’ across those boulders.  My rear end is holdin’ on like a clamshell.  My toes are curled.  My fingers are monkey grabbin’ (Oh well, so much for me comparing myself to an agile mountain lion.)

Deep down, in spite of my human frailties and fears, I kept my eyes on the fish.  Carefully, (and awkwardly) I placed my feet where they would safely hold me up.  It’s 15 feet high guys. Give me a break!    I got my fish, eased away from the boulders, and resumed “being” a mtn lion again.

Your turn………. Do you face boulders in your everyday life?  Obstacles that you aren’t sure whether to go around, over, or maybe avoid them altogether?  Have you ever thought that God allows these boulders to be in our path so that He, and you can see just how much you want something.  Your “fish” might be a new friendship, a new beginning, a better way for your family, more Realness in your life.  And those dad’ gum boulders get in the way.  A scripture that goes along with boulder crossing is Proverbs 4:25…….. Let your eyes look straight ahead (at your fish) .  Focus on the passions God has given you.  Not on the “worthless” distractions (those big, bad boulders).  I hope you skin your knees and cut your elbows, (I have).  That way you’ll know you are crossing boulders and NOT getting stuck in your tracks.  (continued in verse of the week    Click on that tab)

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2 Timothy 1:7 verse for The Guide

JourneyQuest guide 'Deniece'

   For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.  2 Tim 1 :7

I lived that verse yesterday.  Meet my guide, Deniece.  She was full of energy,( love that Native American ‘yell’ she has).  She guided us down the Arkansas River here in Colorado.  She helped us, gave commands as how and when to paddle, shared in life’s experiences, and showed concern when one of our boat riders became a swimmer!  She laughed, sang, and truly was part of our journey.

She reminded me so much of …………. My Spiritual Guide, Jesus!    He shows us through His Holy Spirit that He is full of energy, guides, helps, gives us commands.  He shares, and shows concern for you and me when we “fall out of the boat”.  I don’t know about you, but my Jesus laughs, sings with me, and is truly a part of my journey.

Deniece, keep on with your witness. (yelling  AAYYAAYYAAYYAAYAAYAAYAA!!)

Do you know any guides in your Journey that are examples of Jesus and His Christian ways.  Let me hear from you.  Share in the comments.