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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: ARTIFICIAL (08/11/16)
The World is not so Bad After All


"The world is not such a bad place after all," she said.

I stopped at one of the local gas stations to fill up only to discover I had left my purse. I had a little gas left in my tank and a little change, maybe $2.50, in my car. I explained to the teller what my problem was and gave her the money.

Satisfied that I was set for my commute home, I opened the gas tank, chose the one I wanted and began to pump. When the amount went past the amount I had paid, I looked at her in a panic, but she just smiled and told me to go ahead, that she had paid in more, so that the amount was $5.00. I continued to get my gas, relieved that now there would be more than enough.

As I walked back to the window, she was waving me on but I kept walking. I explained that I worked just around the corner from her and would pay her back. She insisted that I should not even be concerned with bringing the money back and that maybe I could do something nice for someone else. She said she wanted to show that the world was not such a bad place after all. I have believed that way for a long time and it was a pleasure to meet someone who felt the same way! I assured her that I would pay it forward, and I will, but I wouldn't be a bit surprised if 'someone' bought her lunch next week out of the blue.

This kind lady was open and friendly unlike some of the folks I run into these days. There was nothing artificial about her....She was the real deal. I also mentioned to her how my needs were always met regardless of how small or even hopeless they are. Then I gave credit where credit is due:


Matthew 6:26New International Version (NIV)

Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?


Philippians 4:19 (NIV)

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
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Pat Small
08/23/16
That was an encouraging little story. You did a good job on it.
Toni Babcock 
08/25/16
Great little story - and I wonder if it is true. A couple suggestions: The first sentence "The world is not so bad after all" she said - seems to dangle in space for the reader. I wonder if it couldn't be simply left out. Also after stating you left you purse, I would add "at home" or something like that so the reader doesn't wonder where you left your purse. Nice job and on topic.