Dear Lord; First off, let me say Thank You for watching over Jonathan yesterday during his trip. He had a wonderful time, and seems to have learned quite a bit from the experience. Seeing that light in his eyes brings me more happiness than almost anything else in this world.
Secondly, I want to thank You for all of the inspiration You provided me with yesterday while finalizing the wedding script. I have to say, I’m very happy with the results and the Bride seems to be as well. Now I just pray that I can deliver Your Words with the reverence You deserve, and bring Your Loving Presence to those in attendance.
Also in my thoughts today Lord, is my Wonderful Wife Shannon. As You know, she teaches a preschool class and is absolutely amazing at working with those children. Like any group of kids, she has some that are far more challenging than others and over the last couple of weeks she’s been struggling with one in particular. Father, she takes her care of these children so personally that when she has difficulties reaching even one it hurts her heart very deeply. Please comfort her spirit Lord, and fill her with the understanding that every act of love she performs for these little ones is never in vain. Take her in Your Embrace, and let her feel Your Presence so that she can continue to bring her love to these children. Amen.
And today Lord, I’m actually going to add a P.S. to our conversation. The other night on TV, they showed “A Charlie Brown Christmas”. I was thrilled to see a happy piece of my childhood still being aired, and my kids absolutely loved it. More importantly Father, it’s one of the few Christmas specials that talks about the real meaning of Christmas and not the more generalized “Holiday” messages. One of my Facebook friends posted this link this morning, so I thought I’d close by sharing it.
Your Loving Message comes to me in so many ways Lord. 🙂
~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 know you will do a great job on Saturday. Peace will surround you and you will feel God’s hand on your shoulder.
I also love the Charlie Brown Christmas. Found the book with audio of Linus’ speech at Wal-mart. Adam read to us the other night while we were all on Ian’s bed. A wonderful new tradition had started in the Brahosky home.
Thank you Anita! I’m a little nervous obviously, but I’m looking forward to it. I feel God’s Presence quite often these days, and it’s an amazing comfort. That sounds like a wonderful tradition to start, and I’ll bet the kids loved it! Thank you again for the encouragement, and I’ll see you on Saturday!
So glad to hear that Jonathon had a great time!
In your response to Anita you said, “I feel God’s Presence quite often these days, and it’s an amazing comfort.” So very true!!! I love knowing that God is with me all the time and that nothing can separate me from His love.
Thank you Lisa! It truly is a miraculous feeling to have His Light in my life. Even when things don’t go perfectly, I’m able to keep it all in much better perspective knowing He’s there to Guide me forward. Have a Blessed Day!
You wife sounds like a wonderful teacher called by God. We need more like that. She will be in my prayers. I am so glad Jonathan had a safe and fun trip!
I also love the Charlie Brown Christmas movie. So many of them focus on santa and his magic. Praise God we have one that tells the true meaning.
Have a blessed day!
Jenifer, she truly is an amazing woman and I am extremely Blessed to have her as my Wife. She was absolutely called to be a teacher, and has helped many children to learn and grow. And I’m in agreement on Charlie Brown as well. It’s nice to see that the “Holiday” movement hasn’t completely replaced programming about the true meaning of Christmas. Have a Blessed Day!
Thanks so much for the Charlie Brown reminder. I think out of all the cartoons I watched growing up, he was my favorite hands down. I always looked forward to watching the Christmas special!
I’ll pray for you and the wedding ceremony. I’ve performed a few myself, and know that nerves play a role with all involved!
God Bless!
Thank you Bryan! Yes, it was absolutely one of my favorites as well (although I will confess to loving the animated “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” as well… lol). I just love the fact that in this era of political correctness we seem to be in, that the networks still run some shows which have the proper spiritual message.
Thank you for the encouragement on the wedding! I’m honored to be doing it for them, but like any new venture my nerves are a little heightened. I was quite pleased with the Wedding Script I came up with, and hope it lets everyone there feel God’s Love during the proceedings.
Thanks again for the comment, and have a Blessed Day!
God be with you as you perform your first wedding…and preschool teachers are special…
Thank you so much Allison! I’m excited to be an instrument of God’s Love in this Ceremony, and hope I can Honor His Word as it deserves to be. And yes, Preschool Teachers are amazing people, and I’m very Blessed to be married to one of the best! Have a Blessed Day!