This past weekend I had the opportunity to do something I have never done before...I worked with a caterer. Now don't get me wrong I have worked in the food service industry prior to this weekend...as in restaurants...but I had never worked with a catering company. There is really very little difference. You just work in different locations. And yes you really do work and work hard. Someone needs to come up with some fine china that is not HEAVY!
That would be awesome! Of course it would still need to look the same and feel the same, just lighter!.
Well I have spilled the beans to my husband as to why I worked, so I guess I can tell the world.
Last year for Christmas Tim got a Le Pan Tablet for me, and I have just loved having that convenience. I don't have to be sitting at my desk in our home office to use the computer. I can even take it outside while I am gardening...it's great! You might ask why do I take it gardening with me...music...I just love to listen to Southern Gospel Radio. And sing to Jesus. And pray for people, for all sorts of reasons.
Anyway...back to why I wanted to work for this caterer...I want to purchase a tablet for my husband...but since he is so much better at deciding which one is better for him than am I, I told him. And of course he said no you don't need to do that. No I don't need to do that, I want to do that. Is it a birthday present, No. Is it an early Christmas present, No. It is an, I want to do this for you present! And the price of an electronic tablet isn't in the budget. So I worked. By this time next week, Tim may have his new tablet.
So now you know why I worked...but more important than even that, is I wonder, if while I was working, did the people that I was around see Jesus in me? I wonder. I was kind, and caring, and yes that is part of doing that kind of job, at least if you want to do it again. But if you have Christ living within you, doesn't that mean that you go the extra mile.
Let me ask you, as long as you are being as kind and caring as you can be, does it really matter if "PEOPLE" see Christ in you? Yes it does matter! Have you ever heard the phrase, "You may be the only Bible some people ever read!" So let Jesus shine!
I want to tell you a little bit about the experience I had working with a catering company. First of all the people I worked with were very kind and thoughtful. The owner is a fine young man and the chef, wow, his food was awesome.
But what I would like to talk about is the people that were at the wedding reception.
Do you remember back in older times when you entered a town you had to stop by the Sheriff's office and drop off your guns...some towns did like just anybody waling around with pistols tied on their hips, especially when you mix that and alcohol...so some towns required that men, mostly men, dropped off their guns at the sheriff's office. I think people should also do that with their phones! The whole evening, as I worked, I was so perplexed by the number of individuals who where either texting, or surfing the web, or doing I don't know what with their "smart" phones, while they were involved in conversations with other people sitting around the same table at this reception. I thought that a wedding receptions was to show the bride and groom how special they are! After-all, these two wonderful young people have just made a Godly covenant, let's honor them and honor that! Put your phones away!
You might say I want to take pictures...you don't really need to, the parents of the bride probably hired a photographer, that's his job. So again, put your phones away. Let's be kind and loving and show the honor that is due to the people that we are honoring. And don't tell me that you can do two or three things at once...you probably can...but, you will do all two or three, half way, rather than each one done completely or properly.
Can you tell...I really don't like having a conversation with someone as they are texting or surfing the web? If I am going to take the time to speak with you, I would really appreciate it if you would give me your undivided attention. Anymore, this will probably, be considered a great kindness. Let me ask you this...if you were sitting and having a conversation with Jesus, would you also be using your phone, you know, surfing the web, texting, or what-ever? If your answer to that is NO, of course not, then why, would you do this to anyone else. I know we are not all Jesus, but how do you know who is, and who isn't? Shouldn't we treat everyone as if they are Jesus?
Let's think about this...and try to not only think about this, but maybe you are one of those people who needs to make some changes in their actions. Try today, to give your undivided attention to the people with whom you are in contact. It doesn't matter if they notice, Jesus will notice, and after-all...God the Father, the Holy Spirit, and/or Jesus are all that really matter!
Let others see Jesus in you!
That would be awesome! Of course it would still need to look the same and feel the same, just lighter!.
Well I have spilled the beans to my husband as to why I worked, so I guess I can tell the world.
Last year for Christmas Tim got a Le Pan Tablet for me, and I have just loved having that convenience. I don't have to be sitting at my desk in our home office to use the computer. I can even take it outside while I am gardening...it's great! You might ask why do I take it gardening with me...music...I just love to listen to Southern Gospel Radio. And sing to Jesus. And pray for people, for all sorts of reasons.
Anyway...back to why I wanted to work for this caterer...I want to purchase a tablet for my husband...but since he is so much better at deciding which one is better for him than am I, I told him. And of course he said no you don't need to do that. No I don't need to do that, I want to do that. Is it a birthday present, No. Is it an early Christmas present, No. It is an, I want to do this for you present! And the price of an electronic tablet isn't in the budget. So I worked. By this time next week, Tim may have his new tablet.
So now you know why I worked...but more important than even that, is I wonder, if while I was working, did the people that I was around see Jesus in me? I wonder. I was kind, and caring, and yes that is part of doing that kind of job, at least if you want to do it again. But if you have Christ living within you, doesn't that mean that you go the extra mile.
Let me ask you, as long as you are being as kind and caring as you can be, does it really matter if "PEOPLE" see Christ in you? Yes it does matter! Have you ever heard the phrase, "You may be the only Bible some people ever read!" So let Jesus shine!
I want to tell you a little bit about the experience I had working with a catering company. First of all the people I worked with were very kind and thoughtful. The owner is a fine young man and the chef, wow, his food was awesome.
But what I would like to talk about is the people that were at the wedding reception.
Do you remember back in older times when you entered a town you had to stop by the Sheriff's office and drop off your guns...some towns did like just anybody waling around with pistols tied on their hips, especially when you mix that and alcohol...so some towns required that men, mostly men, dropped off their guns at the sheriff's office. I think people should also do that with their phones! The whole evening, as I worked, I was so perplexed by the number of individuals who where either texting, or surfing the web, or doing I don't know what with their "smart" phones, while they were involved in conversations with other people sitting around the same table at this reception. I thought that a wedding receptions was to show the bride and groom how special they are! After-all, these two wonderful young people have just made a Godly covenant, let's honor them and honor that! Put your phones away!
You might say I want to take pictures...you don't really need to, the parents of the bride probably hired a photographer, that's his job. So again, put your phones away. Let's be kind and loving and show the honor that is due to the people that we are honoring. And don't tell me that you can do two or three things at once...you probably can...but, you will do all two or three, half way, rather than each one done completely or properly.
Can you tell...I really don't like having a conversation with someone as they are texting or surfing the web? If I am going to take the time to speak with you, I would really appreciate it if you would give me your undivided attention. Anymore, this will probably, be considered a great kindness. Let me ask you this...if you were sitting and having a conversation with Jesus, would you also be using your phone, you know, surfing the web, texting, or what-ever? If your answer to that is NO, of course not, then why, would you do this to anyone else. I know we are not all Jesus, but how do you know who is, and who isn't? Shouldn't we treat everyone as if they are Jesus?
Let's think about this...and try to not only think about this, but maybe you are one of those people who needs to make some changes in their actions. Try today, to give your undivided attention to the people with whom you are in contact. It doesn't matter if they notice, Jesus will notice, and after-all...God the Father, the Holy Spirit, and/or Jesus are all that really matter!
Let others see Jesus in you!
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