Thankful Thursday: The Gift of Prayer

by PhatherPhil | May 5, 2011 | Daily Emails to God... | 8 comments

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Dear Lord; Happy Thankful Thursday Father!

Once again Lord, we come upon another Thankful Thursday here at PhatherPhil.org.  Unlike other weeks where I’ve struggled to narrow down just what I’m most thankful for, this week was almost prescribed for me by, oddly enough, the United States Congress.  Yes, in 1952 the U.S. Congress officially designated that the first Thursday of May each year would be a National Day of Prayer, and it just seems wonderfully fitting to me that it falls on a Thankful Thursday.

I am truly thankful for the Gift of Prayer Father!

I wholeheartedly believe that prayer is absolutely a Gift You’ve given us Lord, and in my opinion one of Your most magnanimous and precious gifts of all.  Through prayer, You Grace us with the inherent ability to commune with You.  Little, flawed, lowly beings such as we, can “dial up” the Creator of Everything and have a one-on-one conversation… How miraculous is that??  Through prayer you give us the path to obtaining the most precious thing we can in this life; a personal relationship with You.

It’s a humbling, and yet amazingly powerful gift Lord, and I thank You for that “Bat Phone” connection to You with all my heart.  🙂

Amen.

~Phather Phil

About Me…

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.

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8 Comments

  1. Lisa

    Being able to speak directly to The Creator is an amazing thing. Love being to speak to my Father, heart to heart.

    Reply
    • PhatherPhil

      It is indeed Lisa, and I rely on those communications for strength and guidance.

      Have a Blessed Day!

      Reply
  2. Alida

    I am so grateful that He provided a way for us to communicate with Him! What a precious gift indeed.

    Reply
    • PhatherPhil

      It truly is a miraculous gift Alida, and one I treasure.

      Have a Blessed Day!

      Reply
  3. Jenifer

    I am so thankful for the gift of prayer as well. To know that I can talk to my Heavenly Father, my Creator, whenever I want to is such a blessing. Praise God!

    Reply
    • PhatherPhil

      It’s a truly wonderful feeling having that connection with Our Father, isn’t it Jenifer? 🙂

      Have a Blessed Day!

      Reply
  4. Kelli

    Prayer is powerful! I never realized how much until I began listening after praying. It’s amazing what God has to say! Happy weekend!:)

    Reply
    • PhatherPhil

      It is fascinating what He tells us, isn’t it Kelli? I’m so thankful for that guidance!

      Have a Blessed Day!

      Reply

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