Last night as I watched President Trump give the State of the Union Address, I was reminded over and over that heroes DO exist. I teared up over and over with each of the courageous stories given. Many presidents have guests they choose who are brave and have endured tragedy. It is a reminder that good still exists even though there is evil in the world.
When tragedies hit, it is a chance for people to step up and do good and right. For instance, when people showed no care or preference to skin color or economic background when it came to helping those in need during the hurricanes last summer. These are just everyday ordinary people with no special training, just stepping up and doing the right thing.
Then last night we were reminded of those who do have special training that are still heroes. Like the military, the police officers, the firemen, the border police, etc. Each one have utilized their training and skills to help others in ways that have given them recognition as a hero.
Stories like these give us hope. They spark gladness in our hearts. They remind us that good still exists. It also provokes us to good works. These stories make us want to take part in being brave or helping others. The Bible tells us to encourage one another to love and provoke to good works.
With all the sad and devastating news on the news programs daily, it is wonderful when we hear the stories of bravery and survival. There is so much bad news about evil and wickedness that I have to take a break from listening sometimes. Then every once in awhile you hear the good news and it encourages our hearts.
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