Dear Lord; Happy Thankful Thursday Father!
This evening Lord, I’ve decided to try something a little bit different for our Thankful Thursday conversation. Instead of focusing on one specific thing You’ve Blessed me with, I’m going to take a page from the idea behind “Multitudes on Mondays” as described in the book “One Thousand Gifts” written by Ann Voskamp, and make a list of some things I’ve been thankful for this week. I haven’t actually read the book, but a number of my fellow blogger friends have taken up this Monday tradition, and reading their posts it just seemed to fit very nicely with the concept of Thankful Thursday.
And there’s so much to list Father, so let me get started…
1. Smiles and hugs from my boys when I come home from work.
2. Dark, fresh, hot coffee in the morning.
3. Photowalks with the kids.
4. Living within 25 minutes of both a state forest and a quiet beach.
5. Feeling the spring breeze wafting over me as I watch the sun set beyond the trees.
6. Sitting at the firepit on our back deck and enjoying time with friends.
7. Holding my wife Shannon as she falls asleep.
8. Dark beer.
9. Cooking for my family and friends.
10. Reading the inspiring and encouraging posts from my fellow Christian Bloggers.
11. Curling up with the kids and watching TV together.
12. Having a job that continues to bring me new challenges and growth.
13. Pulsatile Nasal Irrigation (the only true defense I’ve found against allergies)
14. My son Jonathan continuing to be in remission.
15. Contact lenses.
Heavenly Father, thank You for these and all the other Blessings You bestow on us each day. You are indeed a wondrous Lord, and I lift my heart to You in joyous praise.
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. 
Great list, Phil! Isn’t it fun to list your blessings for the week? It truly makes for a happy heart. I like 5 & 6, but here in the midwest, we don’t know what a cool spring breeze is. 🙂
It absolutely is wonderful sitting back and counting all the amazing Blessings Lisa! 🙂
Have a Blessed Day!
A great list, Phil! Is your nasal thing anything like the Neti Pot??
Thank you Eileen! It’s the same concept, but a lot easier and I believe, more effective. I lived with chronic sinus infections from when I was 12 on. About 7 years ago, I got sick of all the medications and the constant congestion and did a LOT of research on the subject. Based on that, I bought a Grossan Hydropulse Nasal Irrigator, and after a month’s use twice a day I was able to get off of my Allegra completely and I can breathe normally. I use it once each morning now, and it keeps all the allergens at bay beautifully. Take a look at : http://www.hydromedonline.com/hp.html for information on the machine I first bought. I have a different one at the moment, but the Grossan was a better piece so when this one dies I’ll be getting another one.
Have a Blessed Day!
Love your ‘thankful’ things!
Thank you Allison! 🙂
Have a Blessed Day!
I so enjoyed your list… so nice to write our blessings out to Him!
Thank you Heidi! 🙂
Have a Blessed Day!
What a way to spend a weekend, Phil! I’ve often wished that I could relax more and enjoy the simple pleasures of a day. It’s always so busy around here; having kids in two different generations is a tricky balance at times. And with a husband in ministry, well let’s just say the weekends are his busiest times.
You’re a good father and a good teacher. I’m taking this one to heart.
peace~elaine
It really was a great weekend with the boys Elaine… Thank you! Our weekends are quite busy as well in many cases, so having that time to connect with the kids means the world to me. 🙂
Have a Blessed Day!