I went to the grocery store to buy some food for Christmas day.

I checked out at the register and started on my way.

Then I put my groceries down near the movie vending machine.

A man asked “Why are these groceries here?” He looked pretty mean.

I replied, “They are my groceries I just bought.” What else could I say?

He just looked strange and walked out the door and went away.

While at vending machine, I looked up and my groceries disappeared from view.

All my food had vanished and the manager said there was nothing they could do.

I pray that the food went to feed a poor family or a hungry kid or two.

Yes, every family deserves to experience a Merry Christmas.

A Christmas as Jesus intended but certainly not like this.

So let's pray - for the thief that is lurking somewhere within our mist.

Pray for people who commit crimes and go astray.

Pray that they will seek Jesus and will truly find The Way!

Amen