The Facts
In fact, Canada is ahead of schedule to meet its commitment.
Canada plans to increase its Africa funding to $2.1 billion for 2008-09, from $1.05 billion in 2003-04 and African aid makes up 40% of all Canadian foreign aid. What's more, Canada's foreign aid budget is growing by 8% per year.
It can always be argued more can be done for the world's poor.
But bashing a country that's doubling its foreign aid seems to be hitting the wrong note. (from the Toronto Sun)
OK this doesn't have a lot to do with my Bible reading for today, but I wanted to use it.
Here we go, back to reality...
The Lord is my portion. You are mine, O Lord.
I have promised to obey Your words.
I sought Your favor with all my heart.
With all my heart I want Your blessings.
I pondered the direction of my life.
I considered my ways.
And I turned to follow Your commandments.
I will hurry, without lingering, to obey Your commands.
The wicked bind me with ropes.
The cords of the wicked have encircled me,
but I am firmly anchored to Your law.
I will not forget Your law.
At midnight I shall rise to give thanks to You.
I am a friend to all who fear You.
Anyone who obeys Your commandments.
Teach me Your prinicples.
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