Pastor's Notes

Ice Cream

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 m y 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.