Dear Lord; Happy Thankful Thursday Father!
Well Father, November is upon us once again, and with its onset our thoughts begin to turn towards the upcoming holidays. For many, this month is a time to focus on those things we’re thankful for; to count our Blessings, and recognize the multitude of gifts You bring to us each day.
And while I’m all for any occasion that directs people’s attention towards thanks and praise, my prayers for this season of Thanksgiving reach much further Lord. As Your Children open our hearts to You Father, as we look past the day to day struggles and trials that attempt to disguise Your Blessings, and pause for a moment to consider Your many gifts…
Bring the Fire Lord…
Ignite Your Spirit within us…
Blind us from the world, and draw us to Your side…
For when we dwell in the Holy Spirit Father, EVERY day becomes Thanksgiving.
I pray for that revival Lord; for Your Spirit to overwhelm us all, and to bring us together in Your Holy Name. Open our hearts Father, and light the flame of Christ within us.
In Jesus’ Name we pray,
Amen.
Continuing our Thankful Thursday tradition Father, this week I’d like to lift special praises to You for:
361. The encouragement and prayers of a good friend yesterday.
362. The opportunity to deliver a testimony on my “Thoughts on Giving” to the congregation last Sunday.
363. Warm, cozy blankets on chilly evenings.
364. A fun evening spent with friends at a “Haunted Trail” event last Saturday.
365. A wonderful evening with Shannon and the kids at Ewell’s St. Paul UMC’s Fall Festival on Monday.
366. A tasty new recipe for Crockpot Chicken Tacos.
367. My children still delighting in being woken up each morning by visits from the “Tickle Monster”.
368. Sharing my “Bubble” with You.
369. Your not-so-subtle reminders where I need to keep my focus.
370. Enjoying watching old X-Files episodes with Jonathan.
371. A new Keurig B60 WR coffee machine as a free warranty replacement for our defective unit.
372. Positive signs of increased maturity and growth in my children.
373. Our central heating system firing right up after 8 months.
374. One full year of “Emails to God” here at PhatherPhil.org.
375. A powerful spiritual meeting with a local Pastor this morning.
So many Blessings Lord… So many wondrous gifts.
Heavenly Father,
We thank You Lord, for the many Blessings You bestow on us each day; both those that light up the sky with Your radiance, and those that grace us in the stillness.
Open our hearts Father… Bring the Fire.
In Jesus’ Name we pray,
Amen.
~Phather Phil
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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. 
Love your list today, Phil. I Amen your prayer – Open our hearts Father and Bring the Fire!
Love this Truth… “For when we dwell in the Holy Spirit Father, EVERY day becomes Thanksgiving.” And… the X-files… I used to love those episodes. I think we have them somewhere, need to dig them out 🙂
So glad to see you over at THANKFUL THURSDAY today Phil! I loved your attitude of gratitude. We serve an awesome and mighty God who deserves our praise. Keep it up! ((blessings)) -Laurie
Chiming in with a “Me, too, Lord!”
Thanks for letting us listen in on your conversations with God. 🙂
Blessings!
Pam from http://www.2encourage.blogspot.com
Open our hearts Father…bring the fire–AMEN!
Love the list 🙂
Yes Phil. Let me be so thankful indeed for this fire of love that burns in my heart and in all human hearts, in which is the answer to all pain and struggle. A timeless fire and an unconquerable fire. Blessings to you friend.
Working on my posture of thankfulness this week; it’s been a rough one. Still and yet, I’m surrounded by so much goodness. It takes an intentional mindset to focus on goodness. I’m easily buried by the peripheral cloudiness that often surrounds my days.
Blessings to you and yours this weekend.
peace~elaine
This post is very inspiring, please keep doing posts like this one!
Zero Dramas
Inspiring list of thank yous! Loved them!
I am thankful for you and your inspirational posts.
Blessings always!
Amen! Bring the fire!
Phil,
I love your #363 and 370, I love cuddling under a blanket watching x-file reruns, I really do love the x-files.
Bring the Fire Lord…
Ignite Your Spirit within us…
Blind us from the world, and draw us to Your side…
Amen Phil. Blessings to you.