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The Concept
The following is how the team
at Sportsmen's Devotional.com (SD) has found GOD
Camping to be most effective. It is only one way
and can be modified for your situation and weather
conditions.
First it is most effective when done alone.
After several successful trips consider introducing
someone else to the concept such as your spouse,
son/daughter, or a close friend.
Choose secluded locations close to home for quick
travel. Use an auto although a motorcycle or ATV
works well also. Some people also
use a mountain bike or hike in to a spot. Just
remember that the purpose is to spend quality time with
GOD and rest in HIS Creation.
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Only one overnight.
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Prior to making big
decisions, GC is perfect
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Keep everything simple
and always packed.
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For GC to be
successful you will need to plan for four
activities - prayer, worship, reading and rest.
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Remember this is a
time to rest in GOD and draw close to HIM.
Plan
 Plan a date and location. If
you are married, explain this concept to your spouse
or to your parents if single and ask for their blessing to
participate. Show or print them this website.
Next, find a location near home so you don't spend
much driving time. Keep your equipment very simple
and always packed in your GC bag. See our
recommended equipment list
here. As you arrive at
the site, pray and seek GOD; ask what He would like
to reveal to you. This is not a trip about rushing
to set up camp; it is about drawing closer to GOD
and resting in Him.
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 Worship
Take the evening and
enjoy the freedom of worshiping GOD. Music with
a headset greatly help in this.
Use an iPod, smart
phone or other device loaded with your favorite
Christian music to aid in your style of worship.
Reflect and thank GOD for all the good in your life,
as you sit by your fire. |
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 Reading
Enjoy GOD's creation
and read what you have brought. Don't be afraid to
ask HIM questions and seek answers. Make notes and
underline important parts from what you have read so
you can reference them later.
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 Prayer
Keeping some sort of
journal aids in GC prayer. A plain notebook is good
for this and helps for remembering what to pray for.
Over time, you can go back and see GOD's answers to
your requests, which is very encouraging and
even surprising at times.
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 Fire
A campfire greatly
helps during reflection on the above, besides using
it for cooking and warmth. Remember to take time and
walk away from the fire and check out the heavens,
which declare the glory of GOD (Psalm 19).
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 Bedtime
Go to bed whenever
you want and get up whenever you want. Sometimes
going to bed again using music can be very
worshipful. |
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 Morning
Coffee and breakfast.
We have found that after breakfast is a good time
for a walk. Back in camp, once again start your
reading, prayer, and worship in any order. Go slow,
ask questions, and reflect on what you are reading.
Let your mind rest in GOD. |
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Leaving
As you prepare to
leave, ask GOD to search your heart and reveal three
things to reflect on until your next GC trip. Write
down the three things and keep them handy at work,
at home, and in your auto.
When returning
reflect on your three things.
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Clean your camp and put fire completely out
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 Cell Phones
We have found that we
need to limit the use of our cell phones as it is a
huge distraction. Phone calls, emails, and texts take
away from GOD Camping. Consider advising others you
will be unreachable during your trip. Of course,
your spouse
is a different
matter. |
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