When I stop to think about the courageous people I know, my mind does not race to the tv news stories. I think of the amazing people that I get the privilege of interacting with daily. Allow me to introduce you to a few. (Think you see yourself on my list, it probably is, so smile! Not on my list? Add your story and smile with us!)
Courage shines beautifully in a young single mother trusting God with raising her daughter while working, going to school and trying to carve out a social life for herself!
Courage recognizes a grade school boy whose mother was just sent to prison, and his school mates rallying to show him love and compassion!
Courages delights in parents opening their hearts and homes to orphans needing special understanding and love!
Courage sparkles in a woman determined not to let a stroke steal her independence!
Courage boasts in a family leaving all they have to change lives of others in an other country!
Courage energizes a man getting out of bed every morning to face another day of work and then finding energy to give life to his family every night!
Courage celebrates a woman struggling to define herself in a new season of life!
Courage oozes from a woman leaning on God to keep her family together while she searches for a second job because her husband has been out of work for a very long time!
Courage triumphs in young men and women leaving home for the first time to pursue education and dreams!
I also see the people who support each of these I have listed: teachers, friends, parents, children, workers, prayers - each equally courageous!
My list could be unending, but you get the point. Courage radiates from each of us; made in God's very own image, living in our unique humanity. Be enCOURAGED today that you are very special and loved.
Someone once said that courage is a trait of royalty. No need for crowns and castles, I see your courageous heart forging a fulfilling life for you and those you touch! Thanks for being part of mine.
