The conversation continued in my mind long after he had left with his Grande Extra Carmel Extra Vanilla Latte, and I played it out over and over in my mind. I even called in on my way home to talk with our Starbucks trainer because I was still thinking about it... and as it turns out, I was wrong.
I’ve read the training books, taken the quizzes and as a matter of fact, have been making coffee for quite some time now, and yet, still somehow there was this simple misunderstanding. What I had read, I had read wrong. I had mistaken one thing for another and now I needed to unlearn what I had learned wrong in the first place.
Psalm 33:4 says “The Word of God is right and true…”
I’ve heard that for a majority of my life, but just because I heard it doesn’t mean I listened.
We have incredibly underestimated our processing capabilities you know. Somehow, throughout the course of the day, we are able to channel, categorize and control all of the sounds we hear, smells we smell, sights we see, things we taste and things we touch… all simultaneously! Now that’s a lot of stimuli!
The point is, what I heard, I processed. But just because I processed it, doesn’t mean I understood what I was processing! That’s the funny thing about reading the Bible, it’s always good and there’s always something new to learn – if only we are willing to open it.
I wonder how many mistakes I’ve contributed to circumstance or situation instead of personal ownership.
The training guidebook in Starbucks didn’t have an error in it, I guarantee you that. Neither does the Bible.
I wonder how many mistakes, setbacks and regrets could have been avoided in my life if I would have simply followed the instructions correctly the first time... The mistake at Starbucks cost me an extra thirty cents; if only life's mistakes were as inexpensive.
I’m thankful for the grace that fills the gaps where I lack. That’s all for tonight’s T-Time. Thanks for reading.