An Opening Night Prayer

A little poetic prayer for our first softball game of the season.

Opening Night

by Stacey Daniel

Thank you, Father, Almighty One,

It's because of You, because of Your Son

that we can join in a friendly game.

May we glorify You and give praise to Your name.

Even in sport we can offer you praise,

for You have created and ordained our days.

Protect us as we catch, hit, and throw

and help our attitudes reflect the One that we know.

We thank you for the rain that has generously fell,

even if our fields are muddy we'll strive to do well.

We'll smile, we'll cheer, we'll give pats on the back,

no matter the points that we gain or we lack.

To have a good time is one of the reasons

we come together in this warmest of seasons.

But there is something more that we want to express

the love of Jesus our Savior, who has so richly blessed.

So come one, come all, to our opening night,

cheering the players with all of your might.

We'll try to run fast and answer the call.

Now let's have some fun and play ball!

God bless!  And pray for me...I hope that I won't be too sore tomorrow! : )