Day 16-20

Surprise Me, God.

One of the lessons of this experiment so far has been that maybe God wants to use us to surprise others. It's like the movie "Bruce Almighty" where Jim Carey encourages everyone to "be the miracle". I like that. Isn't that what we're supposed to do everyday? Be the miracle? Be the hands and feet of Christ to others? Serve them, reach out to people in need. Be the Miracle.

This last week was full of surprises.

Work surprises - good and difficult. Challenges are hard to go through but they always teach you something and are occassions for growth.

Saturday, spent the day at the Science Museum with James and Gracie. Once again my kids surprise me. To watch them soak in a demonstration about "matter" or touch slime, or snakes, or alligators. Then to watch them take in the "Magic of Flight" movie in the omni theater.

They are amazing little sponges - soaking in everything around them. Help me be like that God. Thanks for these treasures in my life!

Sunday night had a great, long conversation with my wife about life, love, future, stuff, hearing from God. I am continually surprised and thankful that I have been given such an amazing wife and friend.

Help me be a better dad and husband.

Help me surprise my family everyday.