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Writer's pictureJohnathan Hopkins

"Sarah's Story: Living the Scriptures"

Meet Sarah, a beacon of kindness in a bustling city. In the heart of the urban jungle, Sarah is a kind-hearted soul who stands out from the crowd. She is not just another face in the city, but a woman who consistently goes out of her way to help others.


Whether it's offering food to the homeless or lending a sympathetic ear to a friend in need, Sarah's actions are guided by her firm belief in the principle found in Proverbs 11 25. Whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Every day, she lives out this scripture, turning it from words on a page into a reality that impacts the lives of those around her. She's a living testament that kindness is not a weakness, but a strength that can transform a community. And in a city with many faces, Sarah chose to be the one that shines with kindness.

She is a ray of hope, a beacon of love and an embodiment of selfless service. In the same city, there were those who chose a different path. While Sarah was dedicating her life to acts of kindness, there were others who took a different route. They were individuals who seemed to thrive in the shadows, reveling in causing harm and engaging in mischief. These individuals were not like Sarah.


Their nights were not spent in restful slumber, but rather in restless plotting. They were driven not by compassion or the desire to serve, but by their own selfish desires. They were the living embodiment of the warning given in Proverbs 4 16. For they do not sleep unless they have done evil, and their sleep is taken away unless they make someone fall. Their deeds were not just harmful, but they were also destructive. They sought to bring others down to cause pain and suffering.


The path they were on was not one of growth and prosperity, but rather one of destruction and despair. Their actions were a stark contrast to Sarah's selfless dedication to her community. Their nights were filled with scheming and plotting, while Sarah's were filled with dreams of a better tomorrow for her community. They were consumed by greed and selfish desires, their hearts hardened by the harsh realities of life. But Sarah, she found richness in her acts of kindness.


She found joy in serving others, in being a beacon of light in a world that can sometimes seem dark and cruel. The path these individuals chose was a stark contrast to the one Sarah walked. It was a path filled with negativity and harm, a path that led to sleepless nights and destructive deeds. But Sarah, she chose a different path. She chose a path of kindness, of love, of service. She was the embodiment of the scripture in Proverbs 11 25, whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. While they were consumed by greed, Sarah found richness in her acts of kindness.


She was a shining example of how choosing to serve others, choosing to walk a path different from the rest, can bring about true joy and fulfillment. While the evildoers tossed and turned, Sarah found peace. In the midst of the bustling city's turmoil, Sarah's nights were filled with tranquility. She was not tormented by restless thoughts or guilt-ridden dreams. Instead, she slept peacefully, embracing the wisdom of Proverbs 2013. Sarah understood this scripture not as a literal admonition against sleep, but rather as a call to balance and moderation. She knew that excessive sleep could lead to neglect of one's responsibilities and thus to poverty in various forms. But she also recognized that adequate rest was necessary for her to continue her acts of kindness and service.


So she maintained a healthy sleep pattern, allowing herself the rest she needed without indulging in laziness. Sarah's understanding of wealth also differed greatly from that of many others in her city. She did not equate wealth with material possessions or monetary riches. Instead, she saw true wealth as the joy and fulfillment derived from helping others and being a beacon of hope. The smiles of those she helped, the gratitude in their eyes, the knowledge that she had made a difference, these were her treasures. She knew that this kind of wealth could not be stolen or lost, and it brought her a peace of mind that no amount of money could buy. In her peaceful slumbers, Sarah was often reminded of the proverbial wisdom, a good name is more desirable than great riches. To be esteemed is better than silver or gold. (Watch video for more)


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