One of the things that I love about working for Starbucks is that we are in the "people business serving coffee." I feel like I am in the "pastor business serving coffee." Today was one of those days where I was able to experience the best of both worlds...
- On the coffee side, I was able to share my enthusiasm for our new Thanksgiving Blend with several customers who enjoyed talking about coffee and enjoyed a sample of it.
- On the pastor side, three customers asked me to pray for specific needs in their lives today.
- On the coffee side, I had to be in the back room for a little while...when I came back to the front of the house, I was overwhelmed with the smell of freshly ground coffee...that smell never gets old to me.
- On the pastor side, I had a great conversation with two different customers about why they frequent our particular store. They told me that our people make the difference. I was able to briefly share with both my "true calling" but how much I love my barista job.
- On the coffee side, it was great to be part of smooth system that allowed us to serve a whole lot of drinks in a short amount of time.
- On the pastor side, I prayed for many people silently as I served them today.
Being a barista helps to pay my bills right now. Being a pastor is who God made me to be. There will probably come a time in my life when I don't serve coffee, but I can't imagine ever not being a pastor.
Today the was the perfect combination of both worlds in my heart and mind.
I plan on savoring today for many days to come!
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