Chinese Pickled Beets

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 came open wide and when I came to myself, I was standing inside.

I saw a host of angels.

They were standing everywhere.

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 and a bag or two of faith.

I just couldn't miss the Holy Spirit 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 was free, so I tried to get enough of that to save both you and me.

Then I started up 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 a prayer and I just had to put it in, for I knew when I stepped outside, I would run into sin.

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

Song and 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 smiled at him and said, "How much do I really owe?"

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