One little life can make a difference

One song can spark a moment, one flower can wake the  dream.

One tree can start a forest, one bird can herald spring.

One smile begins a friendship, one handclasp lifts a soul.
One star can guide a ship at sea, one word can frame the goal.

One vote can change a nation, one sunbeam lights a room,
One candle wipes out darkness one laugh will conquer gloom.

One step must start each journey, one word must start each prayer.

One hope will raise our spirits, one touch can show you care.

One voice can speak with wisdom, One heart can know what's true,

One life can make the difference, you see, IT'S UP TO YOU!

A friend of mine took his children out to eat at a buffet restaurant. His six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As they bowed their heads  to pray the little boy said, out loud:

 

"God is great and God is Good. Let us thank Him 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, my friend heard a woman 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, his son burst into tears and asked his dad "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?" As I held him and 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?" his son asked. "Cross my heart."

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, my friend bought his kids ice cream at the end of the meal. His son stared at his for a moment and then did something my friend said he will remember the rest of his life. 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."

Matthew 18:2-5 "And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
³ And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
⁴ Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
⁵ And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me."