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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
61 posted on
01/18/2007 7:53:33 PM PST by
JustAmy
(I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
To: JustAmy
To: JustAmy
63 posted on
01/18/2007 8:05:35 PM PST by
luvie
(We didn't lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)
To: JustAmy
Thank you for sharing that very good teaching story.
68 posted on
01/19/2007 2:02:39 AM PST by
.30Carbine
(Firstlove feelings always have at their core an intense desire to be with the beloved.)
To: JustAmy
Good Morning Just Amy.
This is such a cute story and made my day.:)
71 posted on
01/19/2007 4:58:13 AM PST by
Mrs.Nooseman
(Proudly supporting our Troops,Allies and our President GW!!!)
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