Every day we are told by the media about sports figures or
celebrities that do something for other people. We ooh and ahhh over them like we are amazed
at their gestures or generosity. Most of
their deeds are reported by their agents or publicists. It's called free publicity.
Today I'd like to honor Ordinary Heroes. These are the people that feed the hungry,
clothe those who have few clothes, take in orphans or foster children, care for
the elderly, mentor a child, call people who are homebound, or send a card to
lonely people whose entire day brightens with that mail. I'm not talking about the government; I’m
talking about working folks who dig into their own resources to help.
Just Ordinary People, who take it upon themselves to help
others. Most people don't even know they
are doing anything. Many would guess
they do nothing. No one puts out a news
release. No one oohs and ahs for
them. They are a silent group who just
do their good works in private.
Their reward doesn't come from accolades from society. Their reward comes from the people they
humbly serve. They are uplifted by
doing God's work here on earth.
Don't say you can't do it.
You can. It just takes doing it.
Be an Ordinary Hero in someone else's life. The greatest feeling in the world is when
you help someone who can never repay you or even do anything for you.
That is Agape love, the greatest love of all.
copyrighted 2015
caryn cannatella
