A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-18-07....A Little Kid Humor Day

dutchess

[JustAmy]

Saying Grace In A Restaurant

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

[Aquamarine]

LOL! Perfect ending!

[luvie]

Sweet!

[dutchess]

Good night finest friends. Feel free to "Party on" Those of us on the east coast are snoozing!!! West coasters party on!!! And thanks for all who shared!

[JustAmy]

*grin*

Received that in email and decided that this was the perfect thread to share it.

Hope you are having a great week.

[JustAmy]

:)

Thanks.

[La Enchiladita]

Knock, knock.

[.30Carbine]

Thank you for sharing that very good teaching story.

[.30Carbine]

Thank you Mayor.

An unhealthy attachment to material things* can keep an unsaved person from turning to Christ and prevent a believer from living for Him.

*Anything or anyone of this world

Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.
~1 John 2:15-17

“If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple."
~Luke 14:26

Again, he sent out other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, “See, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and fatted cattle are killed, and all things are ready. Come to the wedding.”’ But they made light of it and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his business."
~Matthew 22:4-5

"But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.... Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect."
~Matthew 24:37-39; 44

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning Dutchess.
You are welcome.I am trying not to work to hard,but you know how that can be.;)

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning Just Amy.
This is such a cute story and made my day.:)

[Billie]

T.G.I.F. at the Finest

[Aquamarine]

Who's there?

[La Enchiladita]

Sherwood.

[Aquamarine]

Sherwood who? :)

[La Enchiladita]

Sherwood like to meet you!!!

:^)

[Aquamarine]

lol - You never know, maybe one day. :)