Thank God for Children Saying Grace...

stormchazer · #1 Postby **stormchazer** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 7:03 pm

Thank God for Children 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 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.

#2 Postby **Pebbles** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 7:07 pm

*grins* Wouldn't our kids be surprised if they really knew how much we learn/are reminded of the simple lessons in life!

*chuckles more*

Christine

I smile because i have no idea what's going on!

2005 guess: 15/10/6
<----- Feel free to Rub the cute LUCKY Pebbles belly!

Dee Bee · #3 Postby **Dee Bee** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 7:19 pm

How sweet -- children can be such powerful spiritual teachers! And didn't Jesus himself tell us that we must become like little children to enter the kingdom of God?

#4 Postby **Stephanie** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 7:45 pm

How cute!!

Josephine96 · #5 Postby **Josephine96** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 7:50 pm

That was a beautiful gesture.. Just tell your kid.. remember..

There's no "real way" to pray.. God hears you even if your words aren't the "proper" way they should be said..

Kids can be great teachers as stated..

#6 Postby **abajan** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:29 pm

A simple but powerful story, stormchazer.

Have you considered sending it to Reader's Digest? It really sounds like something they would put in their "Life's Like That" column!

Just a thought.

#7 Postby **alicia-w** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:31 pm

that actually made me chuckle out loud.

too bad they dont make crow flavored ice cream for old bags like that...

#8 Postby **drudd1** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:39 pm

I don't know what to say, that was just great............

beenthru6 · #9 Postby **beenthru6** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 7:06 am

Aw, that story made my day.

#10 Postby **Pburgh** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 7:55 am

That certainly is priceless. Thanks

Thank God for Children Saying Grace...

Thank God for Children Saying Grace...

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