Heaven’s Grocery Store

The following was sent to me to use in 'The Voice' magazine sometime in the future. Meanwhile, I thought I'd share it with you dear reader, straight away! I've edited it from the original in order to make it scan a little better.

Whilst walking down life’s highway

I saw an open door,
upon which was a sign that read

“Heavens Grocery Store.”

As I got a little closer,

the door was open wide;
I entered through that portal,

--- I was standing just inside.

I saw a host of angels.

They were standing everywhere.

One handed me a basket, saying,

”My child, please shop with care.”

Everything a Christian needed

was in that Grocery Store;
anything you couldn’t carry,

you could come back next day for more.

First, I got some Patience,

Love was in the self-same row;
further down was Understanding

--- you need that everywhere you go!

I got a box or two of Wisdom,

and a bag or two of Faith;
I couldn’t miss the Holy Spirit,

for He covered all the place!

I stopped to get some Strength

and Courage, to help me run the race.
My basket then was getting full

but I needed lots of Grace.

I didn’t forget Salvation

for Salvation was quite free;
so I tried to get enough of that

to save both you and me.

Then I went up to the checkout

to pay my grocery bill
For I thought I had everything

to do my Master’s will.

Marching up the aisle I saw a prayer

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

I would run right into sin.

Peace and Joy were plentiful,

they were on the final shelf;
Songs and Praises hung quite near,

so I just helped myself.

I turned then to the angel, and asked,

“How much do I owe?”
He just smiled and said to me,

“Just take them everywhere you go.”

Again I smiled at him and said,

“But, how much do I owe?”
He smiled again, that knowing smile, saying …
“My child, Jesus paid your bill in full, a long, long time ago."