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! Please keep it moving. Sometimes, we all need some ice cream.
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Oh Lillian, this is such a lovely story. There are so many "nasty" people out there, they sure need some ice cream! Love, Yoriko
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88650This is so lovely. Would loved to have seen the look on the woman face when he gave her his ice cream. Thank you for sharing this.
51302Hi Lillian, this is just so beautiful. What a wonderful world it would be if we could all see it through the eyes of a child. How uplifting that was - I agree with all the other remarks. How must that mother have felt, I bet her heart swelled with pride.
Just think that little boy gave up his own icecream out of the goodness of his heart. Wow! It makes one feel great to be a Christian.
Our sermon today was about Hope. The New Testament reading was from 2Corinthians Chapter 5:6-17 the most famous passage - "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come".
God bless you Lillian and thanks for this beautiful message. Love and blessings Chris
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by lbrow
16 Jun 2009
Thank U chris, I have been blessed to see a loved one become a new creation n christ, the old gone & a totally different person for many yrs. 'till he passed away. *
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46153Things like that are what makes a good parent really proud of their children. Lillian, I am so glad you passed this story along! I have 3 great grand children and I am going to send this along to their Mom's! I have heard that out of the mouths of Babes always comes the truth. Adults would be wise to listen to these babes! Thanks Lillian! Linda
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24961What a nice story. Thanks! I needed some ice cream yesterday, so I made myself a big rootbeer float!
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12707Oh Lillian this is so beautiful. My 3 yr old GD also gives thanks and it is just the sweetest thing to hear. Now my 1 and a half yr old GD now says the word 'prayer' 'prayer' before we eat...she knows we are to give thanks, I just love it. I will pass it on for sure...Hugs and love Kerry
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by lbrow
16 Jun 2009
Thank u Kerry * train up a child in the way he should go & he'll not depart from his ways.
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62461I love this send a chill down my spine
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4865This is great. LOve,love love it. Maybe that's the reason I eat so much ice cream. I tell everyone I need the calcium ha ha
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14353Read it before, but I love it and it's worth reading more than once! Thanks, Lilian. Martine
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145304THAT IS VERY SWEET...HOW INNOCENT OUR CHILDREN REALLY ARE...MAKES YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR LIFE AND WHAT WE NEED TO DO MORE OFTEN IN IT...BLESS YOU FOR SHARING THIS...
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27071What a great story with a wonderful message. Thank you for sharing.
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22569Out of the mouths of babes so they say thanks Lil.
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12843This is lovely and yes I will pass it on. Thanks for posting & a * 4 u
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115775This is a wonderful story. I have read it before. I think it came in the form of an e-mail. I am glad it keeps moving.
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