Yes, you read the title of that post correctly. My faith is too small. At Catalyst a couple weeks ago, I was struck by Jud Wilhite's statement that God is not at all intimidated by our big prayers, but is more likely annoyed by our small ones. I didn't want to be one of those pesky thinkers annoying God with my small faith.
So...it seemed like a great idea to dedicate my upcoming (now here!) 40th birthday to a cause much bigger than myself. And when I read Renee's plea for a doctor for Serving His Children at a cost of $15,000 a year, I was set. A rebel with a cause!
Hmmm.....$15,000 for the doctor. Should I try to raise $1000? It was actually my first goal and I changed it thinking why don't I go for $1500. That would be a whole 10% of the first year's salary--just from little ol' me and friends. That's BIG, right?
Wrong!
As I write this update, it's 11:00 a.m. and our total donatations for Serving His Children currently stands at $3290!!
Two things I'm thinking at this point:
1) I am so grateful for some very generous souls I know! You have made me stop in my tracks and one of you literally made me almost choke as I saw your donation come through while I was taking a bite of bagel.
2) Sorry, God, for my small prayer requests. I know you're growing me here and I am getting used to being stretched in my faith. Thanks.
If this is all news to you, please read this post here. And thank you!
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