I am reminded of one of my favorite cowboy prayers - I'm sure Zack's entry fees have all been paid.
A Cowboy's Prayer
Our gracious and heavenly Father,
We pause, ever mindful of the blessings you have bestowed upon us.
We ask that you be with us at this rodeo.
As cowboys, Lord, we don't ask for any special favors,
We don't ask to never break a barrier,
Or to draw a round of steer that's hard to throw,
Or around a chute fighting horse,
Or a bull that is impossible to ride.
We ask only that you watch over us,
That you will guide us in the arena of life,
And that when we do make that last inevitable ride to that special place up there,
where the grass is green and lush and stirrup high,
and the water runs cool, clear, and deep -
That you, as our last judge,
Will tell us that our entry fees have been paid.
- Amen.