I'm A Barrel Racer

I'm a Barrel Racer, Lord.
A quick time is what I need.
Just to turn these three barrels
With a descent amount of speed.
I've hauled a lot of miles
To run this horse of mine.
To make each barrel race
And then the next one down the line.
If it's a spill that I take
Please, Lord keep the dirt soft
For another run I'll make
Just as soon as I dust off.
My chin I'll keep it up,
And my tears, I'll try to hide,
Then I'll climb back in my saddle
Ever anxious for my next ride.
To win or lose with grace.
For some other girl will want to win
This very same barrel race.
So let us ride as one, Lord,
My barrel horse and me.
For hard work and perseverance,
I believe this is the key.
We've trained and we've worked hard
And if I win, You know of course,
To you I'll give the glory,
To you and to my horse.


Barrel Racer's Prayer

Lord, I might seem so little
Sitting up here all alone
Astride the mountain of a horse
You made of muscle, of bone.
But, together we're a team, Lord
With one goal in mind,
To make it around the cloverleaf
In record breaking time.
Please, keep my horse surefooted,
Let me hang on to my quirt.
Racing around those barrels
With one stirrup in the dirt.
As we make that last run around
And we quickly race for home.
Win or lose, record or not,
With You we're never alone.
I thank You for being there,
Keeping my horse and I safe
And Lord, With Your Divine help,
We will compete in our next race.