18 days...

Wow...we passed half way and I barely noticed. I am surprised and delighted that some old friends are reading this blog...it is cool to connect. Speaking of which...if you guys are just spying on me and not commenting...you are pretty sick people. Just kidding...but it would be nice to know who is reading this, and you should book some time with your psychologist. Just kidding again!

That means we have 12 days left...If I were God I would be feeling some serious pressure to come through for me. Up until now...there have been a dozen or so appetizers...I am waiting for the big one, the lolapalooza, the "Boy am I surprised". I am sure that God is not feeling any pressure. But if I were...oh, I already said that!


We talked a lot with our small group about the state of the experiment. Most seem to feel that we are made more aware of things that happen normally. That somehow was not what I had in mind...don't get me wrong...I wasn't looking for a new car in the driveway (believe me we have the standard Alberta quota...4 cars on our lot...a fact that makes even me, uncomfortable). However I was waiting to see bigger things and maybe the wait isn't over yet.

I was wondering if this whole experiment was in some way putting God to the test. As we have all been "admonished" (our small group loves that word) we ought not to do that. Well I thought about it and in a simple word the answer is "no". No we are not putting God to the test. We are simply exercising our God given right (and there are only a few) to be called children of God. What kid doesn't love a good surprise, even one they have asked for! The test of God, is one of unbelief, trying to prove he doesn't exist by his failure to come through for us. That would be wrong. But faith in practice invites God to intervene in our natural circumstances, and open our hearts to His unending delight in sharing all that is His with us. I believe, therefore I ask.

Well it is time to write our budget...again. Yikes. Budget writing is right up there with eye exams and teeth cleaning...necessary but oh man oh man there must be something more fun to do...instead!