I have not been able to come and make any mashed potatoes lately. It’s not that I have not been to The Table. I have been at the Table just sitting with Him. Right now, life is just crazy busy. Not anymore busy than it is for any other person. All of us have things going on in our lives that we struggle through. However, life has had some lumpy mashed potatoes for my family as of late. Our brother passed away of cancer and our mother has Alzheimer’s and has been ill. We hold fast to His word and know we all will be around The Table together again. What a mighty big table that will be! Those mashed potatoes will be so heavenly! 

Lately, when I bow may head to say grace it has a bigger impact on me. My family usually wants me to get grace over with but I am just overwhelmed with His love. While thinking about that, I was reminded of this story, not sure if you have heard it or not but we all need a reminder….

There was a young boy, who was about 6, and his mother who went to a restaurant and he wanted to say grace. As they bowed their 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, a woman made the 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, the young boy burst into tears and asked, “Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?”

As his mother 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 the boy and said, “I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer.” “Really?” the boy 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, The mother bought her son ice cream at the end of the meal. The young boy stared at his for a moment, and then did something that those all around will probably remember for a long time.

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.”

Does your cup overflow already??? Who are you today in that story? We know who would like to be, but some days.. 😉. The best part of it is it does not matter to the One sitting at the Table. He accepts you for who you are. So go ahead and thank Him and ask Him for the ice cream (or mashed potatoes). He will pass them over. Just remember. Thank Him for all things. It will all be so beautiful and tasty- wait and see.  

Hugs-

kjs☀️