2009 CNN hero of the year

It's always fascinating to hear stories of people who offer their lives in the service of others. You have to admire their courage and selflessness to try to make this world a much better place. CNN just awarded its 2009 Hero of the Year. And the award went to Efren Peñaflorida, a Filipino who is using his life to educate poor children and in the process, get them out of street gangs. A big congratulations to Efren. Check out his awarding below.

It's inspiring to see people give their lives for a cause like that. The Bible says, "For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him" (2 Chronicles 16:9 NIV). God is searching the world for people who will devote themselves to Him and His work here on earth. And those who fully commit themselves to Him will always have the Lord God almighty to back them up.