Lunch With God

Lunch with God There once was a little boy who wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with Twinkies and a six-pack of root beer, and he started his journey. When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old woman. She was sitting in the park just staring at some pigeons. The boy sat down next to her and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his root beer when he noticed that the old lady looked hungry so he offered her a Twinkie. She gratefully accepted it and smiled at him. Her smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered her a root beer. Once again, she smiled at him. The boy was delighted! They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word. As it grew dark, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave but before he had gone more than a few steps; he turned around, ran back to the old woman, and gave her a hug. She gave him her biggest smile ever. When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him, "What did you do today that made you so happy?" He replied, "I had lunch with God." But before his mother could respond, he added, "You know what? She's got the most beautiful smile I've ever seen!" Meanwhile, the old woman, also radiant with joy, returned to her home. Her son was stunned by the look of peace on her face and he asked, "Mother, what did you do today that made you so happy?" She replied, "I ate Twinkies in the park with God." But before her son responded, she added, "You know, he's much younger than I expected." Too often we under estimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Embrace all equally!

Annette, What a wonderful story. I kind of wi**** was nice out today. I would head right up to the boardwalk where there alot of people who are homeless. I think I would pack a lunch and do the same. I will consider it when the weather gets nicer. God Bless you and your wonderful story. Lorraine

Hi Annette, I just read the lunch with God story. I have heard it before, and each time it brings tears to my eyes, and thankfulness to my heart. It reminds me of special moments I have had with my children at church when they minister to me in such tender and Godly and unexpected ways. God loves us so much when he showers us with blessings like that!! We need always to be thankful, and be mindful to bless others as well. Thanks for sharing the story again! I'm going to print it out to save. Love in Christ, Kathy B.

Thank you annette, you are so wonderful! Darlene

Thank you, Annette. Love you! Peg