Heavenly Father, we pause, mindful of the many blessings

You have bestowed upon us. 

We ask that You be with us at this rodeo

and we pray that You will guide us in the arena of life. 

We don't ask for special favors:

we don't ask to draw around a chute-fightin' horse

or to never break a barrier. 

Nor do we ask for all daylight runs

or not to draw a steer that won't lay. 

Help us Lord, to live our lives in such a manner

that when we make that last inevitable ride to the country up there,

where the grass grows lush, green and stirrup high,

and the water runs cool, clear and deep,

that You, as our Last Judge,

will tell us that our entry fees are paid.