Dear Christian friends,

I was walking down life`s highway a long time ago, when I saw a sign that read: ``Heaven's Grocery Store.`` As I got a little closer the door came open wide, and the next thing I knew, 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, and all you couldn't carry, you could come back the next day for more.

First, I got some Patience, and Love was in the sale row, and on further was Understanding: you need that everywhere you go. I got a box of Wisdom, and a box or two of Faith, and 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 that I needed some Grace. I didn't forget Salvation, for Salvation there 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 that I had everything to do my Master`s will, but as I went up the aisle, I happened to see Prayer. I just had to put that in, for I knew once I stepped outside again, sin would haunt me there.

Peace and joy were plentiful, they were on the last shelf. Songs and Praises were hanging near, so I just helped myself. Then I said to the angel, "How much do I owe?" He just smiled and said to me: ``Just take them everywhere you go, for Jesus paid the bill a long time ago.``

I don`t remember where I got this from, but I do know that it says exactly what God has done for all of us through Jesus Christ. As we enter into October and we once again celebrate the Reformation, take the time to thank God for all of the blessings He has given to you. Especially remember that God has supplied each of us with all of the spiritual blessings that we need, and that He has given them to us in abundance. May God bless each of you during this month. When you have needs, go to His ``Store`` and receive all that you need.

In Jesus` name,

Stephen P Kamprath, Pastor