superhero syndrome

Recently when I was unwinding after work at home, I heard a loud scream outside of my house. Considering I was half-naked that time, I quickly put on some clothes and rush out.. apparently, someone in the neighborhood got mugged. Man, right in front of my house!

Even though the neighbours were out, there's nothing much we can do and the victim said ok, she will go home (which is nearby) and settle it.

The whole incident have troubled me a bit. I kept replaying in my mind about scenarios like "what if I really rush down half naked?" "will I get hurt or shot or beaten up for being hero?" etc etc. I realized that this whole "superhero syndrome" perhaps is true. You just wish you are like Captain America, Batman or Flash to stop incidences like this but reality you are not.

Reality dictates that you can't save everything. Didn't we get that theme from superheroes movie/tv series before? Whether we are limited powers or unlimited powers, we are always feel that we are not enough or limited by something.


I remember recently I was so angry at some shops for couldn't come on time to fix my metal gate. I really let loose on that boss on the phone. Then I repented, after thinking back of my action.

I begin to realize there's so much we all can do whether we are doctors, pastors, teachers, mechanics, chefs, ministers. We cannot fix everything but we sometimes try to prove ourselves and others that we can. Maybe our own expectations, maybe others' expectations have burden us. Sometimes I always feel inadequate thinking that I need fulfill or fix every problems in the church and ministry, then I realized it's a foolish thing to do. God didn't call me to fix the world, because it's too much for one person. I just need to rest in what He has done.

The thought that we need to fix everything always a burdening thought for everyone.

Cliche as it seems, I can only rest on the thought that God have done it all for my life, even though I am imperfect. Jesus gave me salvation, grace, love and hope.

Meanwhile, may peace and hope surround us all. Also, be vigilant in everything we do.