The Hero of the Hall House
He
dresses in business casual and goes to work day in and day out to provide for
his family.
He
cleans up his kid’s throw-up in the middle of the night without complaining.
He
says two words at the start of a secular business lunch: “Let’s pray,” and then
does so in Jesus’ name.
However,
when coworkers, family, or restaurant servers make mistakes, he doesn’t
belittle or berate them.
He
patiently spends a lot of time listening and talking with his wife and children,
and exhibits Biblical wisdom in helping them grow.
He doesn’t push himself to the forefront of
others’ attention in self-aggrandizement, but rather assumes the role of
encourager.
That’s
because he is already there, making the day steadier and safer for those around
him.
He
doesn’t have to have public accolades to be who he is.
Respect,
responsibility, reasonableness, and kindness are hallmarks of his life.
To
my Father: I am forever grateful You gave him to me; thank You.
To
my children: What a dad you have! He is truly the “Hero of the Hall House” for
all of us.
To
anyone else reading this: I pray you have the blessing of similar “everyday heroes”
in your life. May we all exhibit these character qualities.