John 15:13; Matt 24:6; Tutus 2:14
Christian television aired a heart warming story the other day I wanted to share with you. It stuck with me and made me think of the verses above.
A man from Dallas, Texas, decided to encourage men coming home from war. He went to the airport when troops were due back. He shook their hands and thanked them for their service. Soon others joined him and the national news picked up the story.
He, a Vietnam vet, remembered how no one welcomed them home from another controversial war; and did not want that to take place again. The service men were pleased and surprised at the cheers, handshakes, hugs and appreciative words. Tears came to their eyes and hearts were encouraged.
They see and hear the division at home about their work. This well televised division works at their soul and makes their job harder. The welcome moment gave them and their families heart. It also gave me heart and made me aware of how we need to each day appreciate those in our lives. Parents who give their time, husbands and wives who support thier families, servants who give their talent and in this case our service men who give their lives. (John 15:13)
This story has given me the new job of shaking the hand of any one in uniform and saying 'thank you'. But also, to appreciate my husband and family more, to look for ways to enact random acts of kindness and encourage each one who reads this to do the same.
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