18 December 2012

Thank God for Children Saying Grace...


This was from an email received many years ago...

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

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