HEAVEN'S GROCERY STORE

i remember reading this a hundred times over when i was growing up.


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HEAVEN'S GROCERY STORE

Author Unknown


As I was walking along "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.

There was 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 for more.

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

Farther down was Understanding, something you need everywhere you go.

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

I stopped for Strength and Courage to help me run this race.

Though my basket was nearly full, I remembered I needed Grace.

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

So I tried to get enough for both you and me.

Then I started up the aisle, I saw Prayer and I just had to put it 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.

Songs of Praise were hanging near, so I just helped myself.

Then I said to the Angel "How much do I owe?"

He just smiled and said "JUST TAKE THEM EVERYWHERE YOU GO".

Again, I asked the Angel, "How much do I really owe?"

Still smiling he said "MY CHILD, JESUS PAID YOUR BILL A LONG TIME AGO."



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i have been enlightened and inspired, even guided by the truths contained in the story.

i'm posting this for anyone who needs a little encouragement. ^_^