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A woman took her children to a restaraunt, and her six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. He prayed, “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 laughter from other customers, a woman nearby remarked, “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, the boy burst into tears. “Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?”

As the mother assured hers on that he had done a terrific job, an elderly gentlemen approached the table. He winked at the six-year-old and said, “I happen to know god thought that was a great player.”

“Really?” the boy asked.

“Cross my heat,” the man replied. He nodded toward the critical moman and whispered, “Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes.” When the mother bought her children ice cream for dessert, her son did not eat his sundae right away. He stared at it for a moment, and then without a word he picked it up, walked over, and placed it in front of the woman.

With a big smile he said, “Here, this is for you. Ice Cream is good for the soul sometimes, and my soul is good already.”

Freeman, W.B. The Original Inspiration Bathroom Book. New York: GRQ, INC, 2006

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– Nothing can be more pure and simple than the heart and mind of a child. Sometimes it is important for adults to change their perspective and see things from a different angle. Instead of being a critical person, try to be an inspiring person. Adults try to be too proper and not do anything wrong. Sometimes you have to just let your guard down. Children laugh on average 300 times a day vs. an average adult who laughs 15 times a day. We must not allow a cynical view to fog our ability to view this life we have. There is great joy and happiness that can be found all around us. Look for these simple opportunities and enjoy them!