 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 andjustice 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 icecream! 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 kid's ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment and then did something I willremember 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 Sent in by: bobbijo BIBLE TAG This is so neat!!!!! The Bible in 50 Words! God made Adam bit Noah arked Abraham split Joseph ruled Jacob fooled Bush talked Moses balked Pharaoh plagued People walked Sea divided Tablets guided Promise landed Saul freaked David peeked Prophets warned Jesus born God walked Love talked Anger crucified Hope died Spirit flamed Word spread God remained. Tag - you're it ... Consider yourself hit by... >>> >> > > > >> \\\\//// >>> >> > > > >> | >>> >> > > > >> ! >>> >> > > > > > ! ! THE LOVE OF GOD! TAG EVERYONE YOU KNOW BEFORE THEY CAN TAG YOU. TAG SOMEONE TODAY, EXCEPT THE PERSON THAT HIT YOU. PRAYERS GO UP, BLESSINGS COME DOWN!! LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST, TAKE TIME TO ENJOY THE SIMPLE PLEASURES OF LIFE! LEND A HELPING HAND, AND TAKE TIME TO THANK GOD FOR YOUR BLESSINGS!!!! The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. - Allan K. Chalmers Sent in by: Pam ( The Gentle Giant)
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