Superman, Batman, Zorro, Wonder Woman Underdog... and Me

 I loved watching superhero tv shows...

Zorro, Batman and Robin, Superman, Underdog, AirWolf, M.A.S.K. and yes... Wonder Woman.

There was even a time in my childhood where I would dress up like Zorro and save the neighborhood from crime and criminals. I even had a special hiding spot in the alley where I would change into and out of my alter-ego. 

I loved the idea of being a superhero. 

And as I've gotten older, I've noticed that the idea of being a superhero has transitioned to being a father.

I want to be Carter and Mo's hero.

There's nothing wrong with that. It's a good goal.

But I've noticed that I suck at being a hero...

And for me, I think there's a better role for me. A role that far exceeds any possible gain I could give or get by attempting to be a hero...

I want to be John.

My efforts, from now on... is to be John.

John's a cool name. Afterall, my dad's brother - my uncle, is named John. And he's a great guy. Other than my dad, he's one of my favorite people I grew up playing catch with at family picnics. 

But he's not the John I'm talking about...

There's another dude named John. Check him out:

John announced: "Someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I'm not even worthy to stoop down like a slave and untie the straps of his sandals.I baptize you withs water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit!" - Mark 1:7, 8

 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! He is the one I was talking about when I said, `A man is coming after me who is far greater than I am, for he existed long before me.' - John 1:29, 30

John wasn't a hero. He simply pointed people towards Jesus. That's the role I want to fulfill.

My kids don't need their father to be a hero. My kids need me to be John - in EVERYTHING I do.

I don't want my kids to stand up at my funeral and say, "My dad was my hero." If that's all they say, then I would have failed.

Instead, I want my kids to stand up and say, "My dad was my John." 

I'm sure that will get some "what?" looks!