The connection I have to the outdoors is truly hard to explain. I am certain many other sportsman can relate when I say “it’s in my blood”! I live and breathe to be outdoors-smelling the air, seeing the sunrise and getting close to nature is what it is mostly about. There is however one thing that takes precedence over my love for the outdoors and that is my love for God. Our CREATOR. I haven’t always been a follower of Christ, in fact, I was the guy who used to make every excuse known to man to keep a wall between my father and I. One day I accepted Christ into my heart and from that day forward I have been a new man. So what does that have to do with the outdoors? Let me tell you! When I hit the woods today, regardless of my mission, my connection to the landscape is far greater today than it ever was prior to having a relationship with God. I literally look at things differently. In the simplest forms, I slow down-take it all in! The sights, the smells, the experience, the connection to the Creator- it is why I do it. To be closer to my father, to marvel at his work and to savor the blessings created.
Why do you do it?
God Bless,
Jearred Foruria
