Jennie@ifish
09-20-2005, 01:14 PM
SAYING GRACE
Thank God for Children Saying Grace...
Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if
he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good, God is
great.
Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice
cream for dessert. And Liberty and justice for all! Amen!"
Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby I heard a woman
remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even
know how
to pray. Asking God for ice cream! Why, I never!"
Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong?
Is
God mad at me?"
As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was
certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table.
He winked at my son and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was
a
great prayer. "Really?" my son asked. "Cross my heart," the man replied.
Then in a theatrical whisper he added (indicating the woman whose remark
had
started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A
little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes."
Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son
stared
at his for a moment and then did something I will remember the rest of my
life.
He picked up his sundae and without a word, walked over and placed it in
front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you.
Ice
cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already."
THE END
I loved this story! Please keep it moving. Sometimes we all need some ice
cream. I hope God sends you some Ice Cream today!
Col ,3:15, "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which
also
ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful".
1 John 3:22, "And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep
his
commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight". (KJV)
Thank God for Children Saying Grace...
Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if
he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good, God is
great.
Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice
cream for dessert. And Liberty and justice for all! Amen!"
Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby I heard a woman
remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even
know how
to pray. Asking God for ice cream! Why, I never!"
Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong?
Is
God mad at me?"
As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was
certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table.
He winked at my son and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was
a
great prayer. "Really?" my son asked. "Cross my heart," the man replied.
Then in a theatrical whisper he added (indicating the woman whose remark
had
started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A
little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes."
Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son
stared
at his for a moment and then did something I will remember the rest of my
life.
He picked up his sundae and without a word, walked over and placed it in
front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you.
Ice
cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already."
THE END
I loved this story! Please keep it moving. Sometimes we all need some ice
cream. I hope God sends you some Ice Cream today!
Col ,3:15, "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which
also
ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful".
1 John 3:22, "And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep
his
commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight". (KJV)