Dear Lord; Happy Meditations Monday, and Happy New Year Father!
As we bid farewell to 2011 Lord, I confess that my feelings on it’s passing are somewhat conflicted. In a number of respects, this past year brought with it some of the most difficult trials our little family has experienced in quite some time. And yet, along with those stresses and struggles, I can honestly say that Your presence in our lives has never felt more powerful, or been more obvious…
In the midst of our fears, You comforted us.
When we struggled for direction, You guided our hearts.
When we doubted our value, You reminded us that we’re Your Beloved.
In our moment of need, You provided a path.
When we sought for community, You led us to our church family.
As our financial security was threatened, You showed us that our true wealth lay elsewhere.
The world knocked us down Father, over and over…
And yet, You were there… each and every time.
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord,
whose trust is the Lord.
He is like a tree planted by water,
that sends out its roots by the stream,
and does not fear when heat comes,
for its leaves remain green,
and is not anxious in the year of drought,
for it does not cease to bear fruit.” – Jeremiah 17:7-8 (ESV)
While from a worldly perspective 2011 was a trying, difficult year for us Father, every time we stumbled, You picked us up and drew us to You.
The drought came Lord, but in You we were nourished.
I pray that 2012 brings us even closer.
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. 
It’s almost as if I could have written this…Thanks for sharing.
God bless,
Bryan
So beautiful! Even in the drought, He IS there! Praise God!
“The drought came Lord, but in You we were nourished.” Oh, Amen!!! No matter what we are going through, God is always there walking with us. As He draws us closer to Himself we realize that in Him we find all we need. God is so good ~ and my prayer is the same as yours – may 2012 bring me even closer to Him.
Wonderful encouragement, Phil! Many blessings 🙂
Phil,
I think you wrote a lot of peoples stories in this post.
May this new year bring us closer to Jesus, may it strengthen and deepen our relationship with Him. Let us always remember that is only Him who will sustain us.
Blessings to you Phil.
Wonderful outlook, Phil. Praying that 2012 brings each of us closer to our Father.
Blessings!
Pam
wow beautiful heart felt prayer. Praise God He is always with us!
God is faithful. Praying his faithfulness over you and your family in coming days.
peace~elaine