What a wonderful witness. Most children would feel funny praying in public. Hopefully when your son gave his ice cream to that lady, it turned her heart around. You must be very proud of your son.
Judy
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Ice Cream
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." Then in 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 kid's 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."