Dear Lord; Good morning Father. Well, the storm came and went Lord and while those North of us got hit quite a bit harder, we were spared the bulk of it’s magnitude. We got just enough snow to keep the kids home from school and for Shannon’s workplace to close for the day, but not too much for me to make it out to the office. Thank You so much for that balance!
As you know Father, I’ve had quite a bit on my mind and in my heart as of late so I thought today I’d use our time together to cover some of those thoughts in prayer.
Heavenly Father, several days ago a friend of some friends of mine and his family suffered a horrendous house fire and lost all their earthly possessions. While I don’t know them personally, several of my friends know him quite well and are working diligently to try and help them with getting the necessities his family requires. Please provide Your Comfort and Healing to this troubled family Lord, and Bless those working to help them get back on their feet.
As we’ve discussed quite a lot recently Lord, many of Your Children are living with heightened levels of financial and occupational uncertainly in their lives. Please send them Your Strength and Fortitude, and help them quiet the “noise” that fear and doubt places in their minds so that Your Voice can guide them down the proper path.
An old friend of my wife is fighting a battle with ALS, and has suffered one setback after another the last couple of months. This is a truly terrible disease Father, and has caused him and his family significant pain and turmoil. Please give them the Comfort and Peace that can only come from Your Presence Lord. Help him see Your Light, and know Your Love in this difficult time.
As always Father, thank You so much for being the guiding light in my life and for listening to my prayers. In Your Loving Hands I place all my hopes, dreams and burdens secure in the knowledge that Your Path is righteous and just. 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 thoughts, my love….
Thank you Dear. I love you!
Echoing your prayers! He is our Hope!
Thank you Heidi! He is indeed!
Have a Blessed Day!
praying along with you.
Thank you Alida!
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Isn’t it such a honor to intercede for other in prayer. It does make a difference! love your prayer of thankfulness for balance in the winter too. good thoughts, friend!
It is Jean… Thank you!
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I hate to hear friends of yours are suffering in such an aweful way. It is times like these that make it hard to rejoice with thanksgiving. However that is a command…to be rejoicing and thankful (not for the house fire) but because we serve an awesome God who doesnt make mistakes. Being concerned with God’s glory more than our personal relief is what gets me through those rough patches. I guess its in those times I ask myself, do I really believe this? I think people around us notice when we go through tough things and they really watch how we react…do we react in a way that serves the kingdom of me or does it honor the kingdom of God?
P.S. I love your new site! Looks awesome…
Thank you so much for the concern and encouragement Kelli. I certainly try to act (and react) in ways that serve the Kingdom of God, but it can certainly be difficult to see past our earthly worries in times of turmoil. May we all keep our eyes firmly fixed on His Visage, and Honor His Will as best we can!
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His hands are a great place to leave our thoughts and prayers…happy snow day!
Thank you Allison! 🙂
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Beautiful prayer. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Have a beautiful weekend.
Thank you Jenifer! I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend as well.
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