Saying Grace In A Restaurant
Friday, April 20, 2007
Just want to share this lovely story with you all. I got it from a friend through my email
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
Nothing happens in God's universe by accident. Everyone that crosses our
paths, has been there for a reason.
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
Nothing happens in God's universe by accident. Everyone that crosses our
paths, has been there for a reason.
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posted by Me at 7:15 PM, | 
4 Comments:
Nothing happens in God's universe by accident. Everyone that crosses our
paths, has been there for a reason. <--kalimatnya keren ^^. Setuju...^^
paths, has been there for a reason. <--kalimatnya keren ^^. Setuju...^^
=)~ ngilerr....
mau doong bagi ice cream nyaa...Magnum dari Walls ya, aseekk selimut cokelat...slurrp..., ato conello cup, bertabur cokelat... uhuii... slurrp lagi deh....
mau doong bagi ice cream nyaa...Magnum dari Walls ya, aseekk selimut cokelat...slurrp..., ato conello cup, bertabur cokelat... uhuii... slurrp lagi deh....
@anung : di sizzler banyak ice cream tu Nung
@hatjiw : betul betull.. bagus itu kata2nya.. setuju...
@jo : silakan beli di sebelah.. :D hehehe
@hatjiw : betul betull.. bagus itu kata2nya.. setuju...
@jo : silakan beli di sebelah.. :D hehehe
*so.. where's my ice cream?