Most of us men love a good hero epic story.  You know the classic theme of good guy gets into some conflict or trouble.  He then meets Merlyn, Mickey Mouse or gets the magic power, gem or formula, and fights the good fight, defeats the foe of some kind, gets the beautiful woman and obtains the kingdom.

These are hero epic literature themes and most guys love these stories.  In the real world heroes are limited to one story each.  There are millions of maidens in distress (note to single guys - they are in distress for a reason).

You and I can only be a hero in one woman’s story.  You guessed it: our wife or future wife is the only place you can be a hero.  I can’t be a hero to the single mom, single woman, woman in a bad marriage, divorced woman, rich or poor.  No matter what situation a woman may be in, I am not able to be her hero.  That job is God’s and a man who can commit his whole life to that role.

I can only be a hero to Lisa and my children, and you can only be a hero to your wife and family.  If I want to be a hero, I will work through my marriage and family issues.  I die to myself, serve well, get scars and stay off the road to trouble, and on the clean road God has marked out for me to travel.