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Saying 'Grace' in a Restaurant
Last week, I was present at a restaurant with my grandchildren.
My six-year-old grandson 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 grandson burst into tears and asked me, 'Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?'
As his mother 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 grandson and said, 'I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer.'
'Really?' my grandson asked.
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, we bought the kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My grandson 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.'
My six-year-old grandson 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 grandson burst into tears and asked me, 'Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?'
As his mother 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 grandson and said, 'I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer.'
'Really?' my grandson asked.
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, we bought the kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My grandson 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.'
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Comment by MaryAnn on August 19, 2008 at 6:46am
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It is quite possible this did happen...but alas not to me...would have been wonderful to witness it.
Love, MA
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Comment by Carla on August 13, 2008 at 12:41pm
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Beautiful Story! Did this really happen? Wow! Loved it! Thanks for sharing Ma!
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Comment by ActualMaureen on July 20, 2008 at 11:32am
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Oh my, this brought tears to my eyes. That we would all have the faith of a child!
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Comment by CatInMyLap on July 9, 2008 at 9:26pm
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AWESOME....ABSOLUTELY AWESOME....YOU GO KIDDO!
((((((((( LOADS OF HUGS OF LOVE ))))))))
>^..^< ......†
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Comment by Victoria on July 4, 2008 at 4:24pm
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Awww that is a great story. Thanks for sharing it.
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Comment by inibehe on July 4, 2008 at 3:39pm
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If we can come to God as little children, it will help us understand that He is a loving Father that will not deny us any good thing. Philipians 4:19 says 'But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus'. The kid already knows that God is the great provider and will give all that is asked for in prayer through His son Jesus.
inibehe.
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Comment by Leonard T on July 4, 2008 at 7:09am
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What a wonderful story to share. It brought a smile and a tear at the same time.
Lord Bless,
LT
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