Truck Driver’s Prayer lyrics

I got somethin' kinda special I'd like to say to all you truck drivers out there who might be listenin' right now
Also, a truck driver's prayer that I'd like to pass along to you
'Cause, I think it's kinda special too

But first, now I gotta few things I've been wantin' to say to you guys for a long time
And I think right now is a good time to do it

Like, did you know that me and just about everyone in country music who travel a lot
Have nothin' but the highest respect for you, the truck driver?
'Cause it's a fact that some of the best drivers are truck drivers
And the most safety-minded, the most courteous, and the first to stop and help when there's trouble

And little things like blinkin' signal lights to help someone pass
So you just gotta be good people
Like some I've had the pleasure of meeting
Down-to-earth, hard-workin' family men
And a lotta you like our country music, and that makes you okay in my book
Sounds like I'm blowin' smoke, don't it?
But I'm not

'Cause it boils down to this
If everyone would drive like you guys do
There would be a lot less accidents and deaths on the highway
So, truck driver, buddy, you're appreciated more than you'll ever know
And we salute you
Now for the prayer
Now, this truck driver's prayer was sent to me by a truck driver from Oklahoma City
He found it in a truck stop, Mary's Cafe in Cairo, Illinois
Now this prayer means a lot to him, and I think it will you too
So if you will, give a listen
And see if it isn't your prayer too

Dear God above, bless this truck I drive
And help me keep someone alive
Be my mortal sight this day
On streets where little children play

Bless my helper fast asleep
When the night is long and deep
And keep my cargo safe and sound
Through the hours big and round

Make my judgment sound as steel
And be my hands upon the wheel
Bless the traveler goin' past
And teach him not to go so fast

Give me strength for every trip
So I may care for what they ship
And make me mindful every mile
That life is just a little while
Amen