Saying Grace in a Restaurant

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elliottsmama

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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 k now 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 en d 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.'
 
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ShipMaven

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What a cute story. I've seen this before, but it's such a pleasant reminder.

Hugs to Elliott...
 
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Donna - dsw

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Yes indeed - have heard that a number of times and continue to love to hear it.

Reminds me of my grandson - he is so thoughtful like that.
 
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popcorn

Guest
Lovely story! Thanks for sharing. I can just see my grandson doing something like that. Hugs to Elliot.

Liz
 
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Calgon1

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Sounds as though the "lady" really needs to get back in touch with God. Prehaps a good starting point would be, "Judge not ..." Just an observation, not a judgement. LOL.

As far as the little boy goes, any prayer from the heart is a good prayer.
 


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