Heaven's Grocery Store

Some people do not like to go to the grocery store. It can be time consuming and a hassle. However, there is a grocery store at which you may like to shop. Read below...

I was walking down life's highway a long time ago,

One day I saw a sign that read, Heaven's Grocery Store.

As I got a little closer the door came open wide,

And when I came to myself, I was standing inside.

I saw a host of angels, they were standing everywhere.

One handed me a basket and said, My child, shop with care.

Everything a Christian needed, was in that Grocery Store.

And all you couldn't carry, you could come back the next day for more.

First, I got some Patience, Love was in the same row.

Further down was Understanding, you need that everywhere you go.

I got a box or two of Wisdom, a bag or two of Faith.

I just couldn't miss the Holy Ghost, for it was all over the place.

I stopped to get some Strength and Courage to help me run the race.

By then my basket was getting full, but I remembered I needed some Grace.

I didn't forget Salvation, for Salvation that was free.

So, I tried to get enough of that to save both you and me.

Then I started to the counter to pay my Grocery Bill.

For I thought I had everything to do my Master's Will.

As I went up the aisle, I saw Prayer and I just had to put that in,

For I knew when I stepped outside, I would run right into sin.

Peace and Joy were plentiful, they were on the last shelf.

Song and Praises were hanging near, so I just helped myself.

Then I said to the Angel, now how much do I owe?

He just smiled and said, just take them everywhere you go.

Again I smiled at him and said, "How much, now do I really owe?"

He smiled again and said, "My child, Jesus paid your bill a long time ago."
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Boy, someone took a great deal of time to think this one out! Some of you may recognize this from one of "those" emails that are sent around, so quite obviously, this is not a Kyle original.

This is the kind of story I hope to share with my children someday. Although it is written simplistically enough for a child to enjoy, there is a great deal of meaning behind this that adults can enjoy, too. I hope this little tidbit has blessed you.