Dear Lord; Happy Thankful Thursday Father!
Today Father, my thoughts are scattered. While I slept reasonably well (five hours or so), I awoke feeling a bit on the “cloudy” side and I haven’t been able to shake it as of yet. Funny enough however, even with my focus not being overly sharp I’ve had no problem putting together today’s Thankful Thursday Blessings list. I love the fact that even when my human frailties present themselves, Your Blessings in my life still shine through the haze. 🙂
Continuing my list from last week Lord, this week I’m especially thankful for…
166. Having Shannon’s mother visiting with us for a few weeks.
167. Unexpected funds showing up exactly when we needed it.
168. New beginnings.
169. An “everything looks fine” report from Jonathan’s MRI.
170. A short break from the oppressively hot weather.
171. Your faithfulness to Your Children, even in our brokenness.
172. Connecting with others in ministry to support one another.
173. Finding deep-discounted treasures in the Christian Music section of a bookstore that’s going out of business.
174. “Tickle Monster” fights with the kids.
175. The Glo Bible Application for my computers.
176. Fresh sweet corn given away by a local farmer.
177. The calming voice of reason from good friends.
178. Ten years of “Normality”.
179. Quality free, open source photo editing and manipulation software.
180. Snuggling up with Shannon at night and watching episodes of classic TV programs.
Heavenly Father, once again I lift up my thanks and praise for the Blessings You surround us with each day; both those that are tangible, and those that remain silently unseen. Keep us in Your watchful gaze, and guide our actions to best serve Your divine plan for our lives. 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. 
Wonderful list!! 🙂
Thank you Jenifer!
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Great list. I especially like #174 & #180. 😉
Those are two of my favorites as well Lisa! 🙂
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Wonderful list of thanksgiving! In Ann Voskamp’s book she says that the process of naming our thanks to the Lord is like hammering out the nails in His hands and feet… love that!
I hadn’t heard that, but I like it! Thank you Heidi!!
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I love your weekly lists. And the tickle monster made me smile!!
Thank you so much Jean… It made me smile to write it. 🙂
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Truly the simple things in life bring the greatest joy. Thanks for the reminder.
It’s amazing how that works, isn’t it Tami? 🙂 We’re surrounded by so many Blessings!
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I miss the tickle monster at our house. The one that made my kids cry ‘uncle.’ They’re too big now 🙁
You can certainly come tickle mine if you like Debra! 🙂
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Its almost time to go back to school which leaves me with little time to read the posts of my blogging friends each day. Tonight I’m trying to catch up on all I’ve missed. I’m so glad to hear that Jonathan’s MRI was fine! Your posts are always a blessing!
Oh, I know how that works Tresa… Thank you for the kind words and prayers!
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I love your lists…praise God for #169
Thank you Alida… And I do. 🙂
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I have seen the name of your site on others favorites, but have never come here personally. So glad I did. Your letters to God are brilliant! Thought for sure you had thousands of followers. I could totally see your blog become a book. Looking forward to where this will take you one day…and to reading more. Bless you ~ Jen (Your newest follower) from http://richfaithrising.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much for the kind words, and welcome! God’s certainly led me down a path I never expected with phatherphil.org, but I’ve been Blessed to have the opportunity to connect with wonderful folks like yourself and share some of His Light along the journey. 🙂
I’m looking forward to checking out your site, and getting to know more about you!
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