Dear Lord; Wow Father… What a powerful morning You’ve presented me with. I’m still not 100% sure what to make of it, but it’s got me excited nonetheless.
Now, I’ve never been a big nighttime “dreamer”. In fact, I’m a chronic insomniac so when I do finally crash I very seldom remember what runs through my head the next morning. Last night however, was a completely different experience for me. Everything was so vivid, so real… When the alarm clock went off (and just FYI, I now realize that alarm clocks are one of Satan’s creations…LOL) I was truly shocked to find out that I had been asleep. However, although I woke a bit disoriented I had an amazing sense of peace and of hope in my heart that hadn’t been there when I went to bed. It was a wonderful feeling, but at the same time very confusing. A little later, I was trying to make sense of it all while showering and You whispered to my heart :
“Expect something wonderful”
I’ve never put much stock in my dreams Father, but I’ve absolutely learned to be open to Your Voice. This was such a powerful and unexpected experience for me, that I’m still having a hard time putting it into perspective. Either way, no matter what the “something wonderful” turns out to be, I can’t thank You enough for the joyous feeling You left me with this morning.
On a different note Lord, I just had to share another piece of happiness with You. Last night, Aidan and I finished reading the Book of Genesis in his new Action Bible. He was beaming from the accomplishment, and went to bed with a smile on his face. We also found and bought the DVD of the movie “The Ten Commandments” recently, and are planning to watch it this weekend so it’s a wonderful lead-in to reading the Book of Exodus. Jonathan’s been reading Genesis as well, and I expect he’ll have it done in the next day or so as well. Can You tell I’m proud of them Lord? 🙂
And we’re once again coming into a weekend Father. Shannon and I are getting out for “date night” tonight, with the balance of the weekend being spent getting the Christmas decorations put away and putting our house back to some semblance of normality. I’ll admit, I’m going to be sorry to see all the wonderful lights and embellishments get put away for another year, but it’s time.
Heavenly Father, I thank You so much for coming to me this morning. The more I feel Your Presence with me, the more I know peace in my heart and go through the day focused on what truly matters. Please guide me to better be Your Servant, and to shine Your Light to those around me so that they may know Your Love as I’ve come to. 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. 
Mom used to say that the devil always knew when GOD was getting ready to do something good for you and would try to discourage you…KEEP THE PROMISES IN YOUR HEART…thanks for sharing your dream and sense of wonder. ~ Mom Nanhi & Pop Leslie. http://www.betternbetterministries.webs.com
Thank you so much! Have a Blessed Day!
I can ‘hear’ your excitment! I love it. I am praying God truly blesses you beyond measure. I also love hearing your boys reading. I love when my kids the Bible.
Have a wonderful date night with Shannan and a good weekend.
Sweet Blessings~
Jenifer
Jenifer, thank you. God has already Blessed me beyond measure, so I’m not sure what He has in mind. This was just a very striking, yet odd experience for me so I’m at a loss how to interpret it I’m afraid.
And thank you! Date night was lots of fun. 🙂
Have a Blessed Day!
Praying for you to experience your ‘something wonderful’. I love date night too! Doesn’t come around too much for us either…
Thank you so much Allison. As I told Jenifer, this was such an odd experience for me that although it was an amazingly positive and peaceful feeling, I was left with a lot more questions than answers. Either way, I thank you for the prayers on our behalf and pray the same for you and your family.
Have a Blessed Day!
Oh, I feel your excitement too! Those words – Except Something Wonderful – just resonate in my spirit. While God didn’t directly speak those words to me, that’s what I have been feeling in my spirit. Something awesome is about to happen, and I can’t wait!
Thank you Lisa. I tend to agree… I don’t know why, but it very much feels like the “Something Wonderful” was aimed at a lot more people than just me. Either way, the whole experience left me with a very calm and peaceful feeling that I haven’t felt in quite some time. 🙂
Have a Blessed Day!
Never underestimate those night visits with God. I’ve had a distinct few in recent years, and they have birthed some of the most intimate, “knowing” moments with God I’ve ever known.
Blessings to you and yours as you embark on a new week.
peace~elaine
Thank you so much Elaine. It’s not something I’ve had happen in the recent past, so it caught me very much off guard. Either way, it was such and overwhelming feeling and message that I’m very thankful to have had it.
Have a Blessed Day!