Dear Lord; Good morning Father! To start our chat off today, I’d like to say a quick prayer for You to keep a watchful eye on my son Jonathan as he goes on a class field trip to the Native American Museum in Washington DC today. I know he’s under careful supervision, but I worry about him all the same. Please let him feel Your Protective Touch throughout the day, and bring him home to us safely. Thank You!
Well Lord, as I’m sure You know this weekend I’ll be officiating a marriage for the first time. I hold marriage in an amazingly high regard, and while this is a true honor for me I’ll admit to being a little nervous. I’ve done some public speaking in the past, but this is quite a bit different and although I’m excited to be acting as Your Representative to bring together these two people, it’s somewhat daunting all the same. Please help me to be a Good Instrument of Your Love Father, and Bless their union through this Ceremony. Inspire my words, and give me the courage to deliver them with the conviction, emotion and reverence that this Blessed event deserves. 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. 
Beautiful prayer. God is with your son right now. I will pray that He protects Jonathan, gives him the opportunity to let his light shine, and gives you peace.
What a wonderful opportunity for you to perform a marriage. I am also praying that God will be beside you giving you the words to say that not only start this marriage off, but can witness to another.
Blessings
Thank you Jenifer. I take great comfort in knowing that God’s Hand has been on Jonathan’s shoulder since birth, and continues to protect and guide him. Thank you so much for the prayers! And you’re right, it’s an amazing opportunity to be able to act as God’s vessel and marry these two people. I know He’s with me, and really am quite excited to be able to Glorify His Love in this way. Have a Blessed Day!
May you rest in the assurance that GOD holds your son in the palm of his hand and that during his trip to the Native American museum he will find out about things which will stay with him for the rest of his life. May you be open to the tales your son has to tell you from what he learned today and share in his amazement and wonder about the survival of a people that experienced near genocide and cried as their children were taken from them. : (
May you, likewise be that instrument of goodness to a partnership which you are acting as a representative of GOD to bless and sanction. May God give you the wisdom and words of knowledge that this particular couple needs to hear from you on their special day that will carry them through their lives together.
IN PEACE LET US CELEBRATE THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH,
Your Friends,
Mom Nanhi & Pop Leslie
Better N Better Ministries
PHiladelphia PA USA
http://www.betternbetterministries.webs.com
Thank you so much! I have no doubts that God’s Loving Embrace surrounds Jonathan, and keeps him. And yes, I’m looking forward to hearing all of the things he gleans from this experience. Thank you also for the encouragement and prayers regarding the upcoming wedding ceremony. Have a Blessed Day!
This is a beautiful prayer for all times – “inspire my words, and give me the courage to deliver them with the conviction, emotion and reverence.”
I will say a prayer for Jonathan today. You may not be able to be with him, but God always is.
I know that God will guide you through the ceremony this weekend. You desire to honor Him and He will bless you for that.
You know Lisa, I hadn’t thought on that phrase out of context but you’re absolutely right that it applies to many more parts of our lives as well. Thank you so much for your prayers for Jonathan, and your encouragement for the wedding. I can think of no greater honor than to share God’s love by uniting these two people. Have a Blessed Day!