I pulled through Starbuck’s drive-through today while Craig was with me. Many of you know that I went into recovery last fall from Starbucks because I was spending too much money. I was using a gift card I received at Christmas today. It was obvious I have a problem when I began to order my drink through the speaker system and the guy taking my order (a grande Caramel Macchiato in a Venti cup with extra whip cream) was able to finish my sentence for me and then said “Hello Russ, I will get you your usual.”
I was busted!
I don’t like it when people spiritualize everything, but later today I couldn’t help but thinking, “What am I known for?” If I am known at Starbucks as the guy who orders a certain type of cup of coffee, is it possible that I am known for other things in other circles? Am I known for tipping servers well? Am I known for being a servant? Am I known for being a godly father? Am I known for talking about my wife in a positive manner? Am I known for my integrity and godly character?
I want to be known for more than ordering a “Grande caramel macchiato in a venti cup with extra whip cream”!
Although they are good.
