We went to McAlister’s for supper last afternoon. My wife ordered and I began to order my usual
baked potato when the server stopped me mid-sentence. She said, “I’m sorry, we don’t have any baked
potatoes right now.” I looked shocked
and began to scan the menu on the wall for my second choice. As usual, I tried to make a joke about
it. I said, “Well, I think that the
manager should be fired.” Now the server
looked shocked. I quickly added, “Just
kidding. But I can’t believe that you
don’t have any baked potatoes.” Then a
second girl behind the server spoke up, “It’s my fault. I didn’t put the potatoes into the
oven.” Then it was my turn to look
surprised. I couldn’t believe that the
girl would be so honest! She owned the
error and admitted so, right out loud! I
was at a loss for words … something that never happens … or at least never
heretofore. Usually, folk blame someone
else for the mistake (someone who is not present to defend themselves). But this young lady admitted her mistake and
was taking responsibility for the consequences.
How refreshing! Solomon said in Proverbs
22:29, “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings;
he shall not stand before mean men.”
Good for you, girl! You are on
your way up! So, let me give you some
advice for today: speak the truth; say it like it is; own up to your mistakes
and move on with your day! Because it’s
going to be a great day for you! Yes, it
is!
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