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A Simple Prayer

Lord, I've come a long ways today
Got further yet to go
I know You're ridin' with me now
Somehow I know it's so

I like to think I see Your face 
In every water hole
An' feel Your arms on my shoulder
When that north wind blows cold

I pray that You will keep me safe
From danger tomorrow
Keep my loved ones in Your embrace
Spare us all from sorrow

Lord I sensed You were tired today
Ride the Paint in the morn
Don't choose that knucklehead Buckskin
He'll throw You in the thorn

August 17, 2016
For Contest "Prayer"

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/20/2016 4:12:00 PM

I adored your take on the contest Larry. I like to think God has a great sense of humor, it has been so with me! Congratulations on your wonderful win! : ) 7

Larry Bradfield
Date: 8/20/2016 6:29:00 PM

Thank you, Connie..As I grow old Eternity seems serious to me..the rest of it not so much. I agree 100% with you that God has an enormous sense of humor.Thanks again....Larry

Sonia Walker

Date: 8/20/2016 3:53:00 PM

Larry, congratulations on your 'cowboy prayer.' I enjoyed reading it. All the best with your writing. ~ Sonia

Larry Bradfield
Date: 8/20/2016 6:31:00 PM

Thank you, Sonia. Much appreciated!,,Larry

Cona Adams

Date: 8/19/2016 3:38:00 AM

I appreciate your prayer, Larry. Your expressions of a personal God touched my soul.

Larry Bradfield
Date: 8/19/2016 11:35:00 AM

Thank you, Cona

Beautiful Scars

Date: 8/18/2016 5:03:00 PM

Larry, congrats on your well deserved top placement :)-luloo

Larry Bradfield
Date: 8/19/2016 11:35:00 AM

Thanks so much!..Larry

Eve Roper

Date: 8/18/2016 2:51:00 PM

Thank you so very much for such an inspiring prayer, Larry, this was such a great poem thinking of our Lord, as we all I guess he too would get tired. Hugs Eve

Larry Bradfield
Date: 8/19/2016 11:36:00 AM

Thanks, Eve.it's much appreciated