Thoughts
When I lived in Oklahoma, I hunted deer in the forests of the southeastern corner of the state. After a couple of years of hunting the same area, I found a valley that was a regular thoroughfare for the deer. This particular location wasn't on the trail that many hunters used. I had to hike down off the side of large hill into the valley below; and no one else went down there. I was alone with the trees, squirrels, deer, and whatever else might have been there.

After I sat down and settled in, it was interesting how my ability to hear changed. I began to hear wind rustling through the leaves in the trees, birds chirping--I'm sure they were chirping before, but I had never paid attention to them. I heard squirrels moving around in the leaves on the forest floor, and frequently heard a deer before ever seeing it. (TB)

Action Point
Getting alone with God, without the distraction of outside influences, can be an amazing experience. I fully recommend that a person make time, find a place and the perfect hour, to communicate with God through prayer and Scripture reading. You will be amazed at what thoughts and words come across your mind--the still, soft voice of your Heavenly Father as He speaks to you.