[Bygracealone]

Hey Rick, I definitely won't push my faith on any of our fellow members, but when asked, I'm happy to pray and discuss my faith.

I can and certainly will pray for the Lord's blessing to be upon us this season. But as a Protestant and Reformed Presbyterian minister, that's as far as I believe I'm capable of going. There are some other denominations and "high church" types where one can ask for somebody to come down and "perform a blessing" on whatever one wants (even animals... ??? no joke). They'll even dress up in a cool gown and bring some special water :P I'm much more comfortable and willing to ask the Lord's blessing on us rather than pretend I have any inherent power in myself or position to perform such blessings.

Anyway, here is my humble prayer for us: May the Lord's blessing be upon us all during this fishing season. May He grant us safety and many good times on and off our boats and may we catch our limits. May He also grant us thankful hearts for the beauty and glory of His creation and may we see His grace and mercy through it all. Asking these things in the precious and glorious name of Jesus Christ, Amen!