SHOP IN 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 closer, the door came open wide.

And when I came to myself, I was standing inside.

I saw a host of angels; they were standing everywhere.

And one angel 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 the next day for more.

First, I got some patience, love was in the same row.

Further down was understanding, you need that everywhere you go.

I got a box or two of wisdom, 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 some strength and courage to help me run the race.

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

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

So, I tried to get enough of that to save you and me.

Then I started to the counter to pay my grocery bill.

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

As I went up the aisle, I saw prayer and just had to put that in.

Peace and joy were plentiful, they were on the last shelf.

Song and praises were hanging near so I just helped myself.

Then, I said now how much do I owe?

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

How much do I really owe?

He smiled and said, My child, Jesus paid your bill a long time ago.

~Lorine Woody