Ice Cream For The Soul
submitted by John Mark

   ICE CREAM FOR THE SOUL
   
        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 
 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."  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."
   
author unknown

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