Dear Lord; Happy Thankful Thursday Father!
Once again Lord, we come to the day of the week on which I add to the ever-growing list of Blessings You’ve bestowed on me. Between Hurricane Irene, the kids starting school, Shannon starting her new job, and a significant spike in business at my office, it’s certainly been a roller-coaster of a week. Funny enough, through all of the ups-and-downs we’ve gone through this past seven days, Your Blessings have shined brilliantly through it all.
Therefore Father, continuing where I left off last week, today I’d like to give special thanks to You for:
226. Shannon getting “back on track” with her thyroid medication.
227. That even when my prayers are “arrogant”, You know my heart and forgive me.
228. Dove chocolates with caramel centers.
229. The boys doing well taking on increased household responsibilities.
230. An extra day off work to enjoy with friends and family this weekend.
231. The arrival of my Blood Pressure Medication shipment today.
232. Minimal damage to our home and no injuries from Hurricane Irene last weekend.
233. That I have a Heavenly Father who always has confidence in me, even when my view of self-worth is in question.
234. Dreams that make me wake up with a smile.
235. Finding a new Family Doctor after our existing one closed his practice.
236. Connecting up with all my “Bloggy” friends on Facebook.
237. Five days of absolutely beautiful weather following the hurricane.
238. Merlin’s seizures continuing to be suppressed by the Phenobarbital he was prescribed.
239. The loan of a carpet cleaner by a good friend when ours broke unexpectedly.
240. Being married to a lady who goes out of her way to remind me that she loves me every day.
…Such a multitude of Blessings You grant me Lord. 🙂
Heavenly Father, once again I lift thanks and praise to You for the many Blessings You grace us with each day; both those that light up the sky with Your presence, and those that Bless our lives without fanfare. You are indeed a doting Father, a watchful Shepherd and a skillful Potter, and we marvel in the fact that with all that You have in Your care, You still give us individual, personal attention…
Our most precious Blessing.
Amen.
~Phather Phil
Hi, I’m Phil Malmstrom, a.k.a. Phather Phil. I’m self-employed, father of two wonderful young men, an ordained minister who delights in spreading Jesus’ Message of Hope and Love, a science-fiction junkie, an aspiring photographer and above all that one of God’s Children who rejoices in His Blessings each day. 
Great list Phil! You always remember to thank Him in all circumstances! It is so encouraging!
For all things, and in all places Jenifer (I try to anyways!)! 🙂
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Praising Him for all the blessings on your list! I love the way He loves us!
Thank you Heidi! As do I!
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Love #237 & #240 😉 Many blessings, Phil!
Thank you Lisa! Many Blessings to you as well!
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We are so blessed, aren’t we?!
We are indeed Allison!
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Great list! I can understand and appreciate #226 myself here lately! My husband, too, is very thankful!
Thank you LIndsay! That one can make quite a difference in many ways…
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I love #233…thank you so much for sharing your lessons and your blessings with us all!
joy & blessings,
Alida
Thank you Alida! Our cup certainly overflows, doesn’t it?? 🙂
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Great list! I love reading the way God blessed people each week. Especially, the last one about your wife is so sweet.
Stopping in from Grace alone. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Rachel, and welcome! We are all truly Blessed in so many wonderful ways!
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I love when you said, “having a God who has confidence in me.” I seem to be lacking in the confidence department. But how sweet it is to remember that God believes in me! I am his treasured possession. Beautiful words once again!
Thank you so much Kelli… That’s difficult to remember sometimes when we’re “in the soup”, but we’re fearfully and wonderfully made by our Creator, and He’s behind us 100% when we call on Him. 🙂
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What a wonderful list, I really like the one about dreams that make you wake with a smile. Love the dreams I have each night 🙂 Blessings and thank you for sharing.
Misty
Thank you Misty! I like that one as well… It makes the morning so much more pleasant by starting on the right foot!
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This is a fantastic list! It just goes to show how many things we can do to be happier 🙂
Thank you Ryan!
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