Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Something to think about...

I received this story in an email today and it really touched my heart. I hope it does the same for you...

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

I love this story!

Sometimes, we all need some ice cream.

I hope God sends you some Ice Cream today!

1 comment:

Lyz said...

Yeah, too bad that sour old lady didn't think for a second about how few people (much less kids) pray in restaurants in the first place.

Asking for ice cream is the LEAST of our worries.:)