Dear Lord; Happy Wednesday Father!
To start the day off Father, I want to thank You for the “nudge” You gave me yesterday regarding the email I wrote to You. As You know, I had actually started on a completely different topic but part-way through writing it, You intervened and led me to what You wanted me to post. It’s a message that’s been on my heart ever since, and I thank You for that whisper.
Today, I’d like to share something that You placed in front of me this morning. It’s a letter to You written by an unknown author, but it very much spoke to me following yesterday’s conversation.
Dear God:
I want to thank You for what You have already done.
I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards;
I am thanking You right now.
I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better;
I am thanking You right now.
I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry or until they stop talking about me;
I am thanking You right now.
I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears;
I am thanking You right now.
I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves;
I am going to thank You right now.
I am not going to wait until the children are asleep and the house is quiet;
I am going to thank You right now.
I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or until I get the job;
I am going to thank You right now.
I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has caused me pain or grief;
I am thanking You right now.
I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed;
I am thanking You right now.
I am thanking You because I am alive. I am thanking You because I made it through the day’s difficulties. I am thanking You because I have walked around the obstacles.
I am thanking You because I have the ability and the opportunity to do more and do better.
I’m thanking You because Father, You haven’t given up on me.
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. 
I love this!! I am not going to wait, I am going to thank Him now!
I’m working more and more each day to do the same thing Jenifer… Praise Him in the storm, as well as when it’s bright and sunny. 🙂
Have a Blessed Day!
I’m thanking You because Your grace is enough for me. I love this post, Phil. God deserves our praise right now. Thanks for sharing this!
Amen Lisa! Thank you!
Have a Blessed Day!
wow I just love this prayer. In fact I bubbled with thankfulness just the other day but this expresses it so much better. Thanks for sharing
love the last line too because He doesn’t give up on us. good reminder
What joy your share today
I loved it when I came across it as well Jean… That’s why I wanted to share it. 🙂
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I love this…what a perfect reminder to be grateful. Thank you!
Thank you Alida! I loved it when I came across it as well!
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I am copying this. Very nice.
I’m so glad it spoke to you as it did to me Eileen! 🙂
Have a Blessed Day!
I love this. To many people wait until they have the results of prayer. It is good to say thank you before it is answered as I have done but NOT enough. Thanks for an awesome post.
Blessings to you and thanks for a wonderful and inspiring blog.
Exactly my thoughts Deane… It’s easy to give thanks when things are going along smoothly, but we need to see His Grace in the midst of turmoil as well.
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Amen Phil!
I love your thankful list, I know God has always been with me and taken care of me, but I have to admit I am not always thankful when the journey gets rough, I am going to print this and keep it close as a reminder.
Blessings to you Phil.
Thank you Kandi! This prayer very much spoke to my heart when i came across it, and I thought it might to others as well.
Have a Blessed Day dear lady!
Amen.
I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed; I am thanking You right now.
I love that line Phil.
Blessings to you.
There were several lines in this prayer that really hit me as well Carole… Such a wonderful reminder to praise Him at all times!
Have a Blessed Day!