Salt Bowl Prayer

Salt Bowl Prayer
A Saline County tradition, Lord…
Where each one picks a side…
Will it be Maroon or will it be Blue,
That you will choose with pride?

The players using their talents and gifts….
Each handpicked for them by You.
Protect their bodies AND their hearts, Lord…
As they do what they are taught to do!

The Coaches guiding and molding them
Turning young boys into men…
Teaching them that no matter what the scoreboard shows…
In the end, lies a WIN.

The referees and their whistles….
Hold them tight as they guide a fair game.
Give them honor, wisdom, and pride….
Because within it, really has no fame.

The Band gives us music….
And leads everyone of Your children in spirit.
They, too, showcase Your glorious gifts…
Where would this game be without it??

The Cheerleaders are leading us….
In cheers, chants and smiles!
Each loving their team and school,
Across each and every mile.

Two dance teams will take the halftime show…
Kicking, leaping, and most likely a prance…
For they, TOO, my precious Lord…
Are Praising YOUR name in the Dance.

Moms are praying….Dads are pacing…
And fans are cheering loud.
For no matter what color they are wearing,
NOone is more proud.

Some are there Lord…just for fun…
And haven’t thought of the outcome in sight.
Bless them too Lord, For those, we all know….
Do not have a “dog in the fight.” :)

Some are born with Panther love
While others bleed Hornet blue….
One thing we all have in common, Lord…
Is we all strive to honor YOU.

No matter what the scoreboard shows….
At the end of this Crazy game.
Two Teams…One Dream…
We know within YOU, lies our flame.
# FAMILY

-T. Baker