The Farmers Prayer

Lord, give me pride, pride in myself, my family
and pride in my farm.

Give me a full growing season to work the land
and watch your miracle of life unfold.

Make me a good steward of the land, give me
strength for long hours and hard work.

Give me wisdom to enjoy the bounty of harvest
and humility to accept your will in poor times.

Help me be a good neighbor, to give help eagerly
and accept help from others when needed.

Give me the ability to see a new idea and give me
willingness to share my knowledge unselfishly.

Help me listen to others opinions, but give me
the power to decide for myself.

Help me eliminate the things that do not work
and concentrate on those that will.

And Lord, give me the opportunity to pass on to my
children America's Greatest Natural Resource.