February 1, 2020
The study for this week from the ELCA called Faith Lens began this way:
We all know that heroes rule the box office, but did you know they now rule the internet? Throughout 2019, Google analytics data showed a global increase in searches centering around “heroes.” Sure, some of those searches had to do with what action movies were playing in theaters, but many of them were centered around what they call “everyday heroes.” Google even aired a YouTube video on New Years featuring a montage of all the “everyday heroes” videos that circulated the internet during 2019. (You can watch the video by clicking here: Year in Search 2019)
The heroes featured in the video are strangers, teachers, first responders, children, athletes. While there were some exceptions, most of the heroic actions emerged from adversity: illness, danger, injury, loss, prejudice, natural disasters. Watching the video will bring happy tears to your eyes, because of the acts of courage and love shown by each of the individuals. It will leave you feeling a sense of hope for the world, despite the fact that many of the scenarios show struggle or hardship.
Who are the heroes in your life? Who has helped empower you to be the best you can be? They are often folks who receive little or no acclaim, or even thanks. Perhaps a note or card to someone who is, or has been, our hero is in order?!
Blessings.
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