HEAVEN’S GROCERY STORE

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 opened 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.

`` ` ` "Carry out all you need for now, if needed, come back for more."

First I got some Patience and Courage to help me run this race.

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

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

I just couldn’t miss the Holy Ghost for he was all over the place.

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

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

I didn’t forget Salvation for you see, Salvation is for free.

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

Then I started for the checkout stand to pay my grocery bill,

For I thought I had everything I needed to do my Master’s will.

As I walked up the aisle, I saw Prayer.

I just had to put that in because I knew when I stepped outside,

I’d run right into sin.

Peace and Joy were plentiful.

They were on every last shelf.

Song and Praise wee hanging near,

So I just helped myself.

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

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

Again I smiled and politely said, "Really, how much do I owe?"

He smiled again and said, "Jesus paid it all a long time ago."

-- Cleopatra Sayle