3 Things I learned getting popcorn at Galaxy …

So I get to the theatre and my kids go in with Susan … I’m on popcorn duty. I’m standing behind an older gentleman who is staring at the popcorn prices. The comedy begins.

“How much for a large?”
“$5″
“How much for a large with the free topping?”
“it’s free sir … it’s $5″
“Well how much without the topping?”
“it’s still $5 sir … the topping is free.”

5 minuntes later, the previews are almost over and this guy just can’t understand this very complicated concept. Finally he orders.

“I’ll have the Xtra large with the free topping.”
“OK, that’s 6.48″
(angrily yelling) “but I only have $5!!!”

I’m not sure why it was the girls fault he only had $5, but here’s what I learned…

1. Remember the planets in our solar system revolve around the sun … not you.

I found it amazing that he was oblivious to the 18 other people in line behind him while he fussed over $1.48. I felt like flipping him a toonie just to calm everyone’s nerves behind him. A good reminder that regardless of what we are experiencing – there are other people who are being affected by our choices. (Deut 30:19)

2. Learn to accept responsibility graciously.

Why he was upset at the girl that HE only had 5 dolars in HIS wallet I will never understand. And why I like blaming people for things that are really my fault I will never understand. Be responsible, apologize, own it, and move on. (James 4:6)

3. Patience is a virtue that I need in my life.

Enough said. The last thing we need is an article about a youth pastor being arrested for assault in the popcorn line at Galaxy. (Romans 5:3-4)

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