{"id":1097,"date":"2011-06-23T14:24:18","date_gmt":"2011-06-23T18:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.phatherphil.org\/?p=1097"},"modified":"2011-06-23T19:18:51","modified_gmt":"2011-06-23T23:18:51","slug":"thankful-thursday-seeing-through-the-veil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phatherphil.org\/?p=1097","title":{"rendered":"Thankful Thursday: Seeing Through the Veil"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Lord; Happy Thankful Thursday Father!<\/p>\n<p>Well Lord, once again we come to that day of the week where I compose my list of some things I\u2019ve been thankful for over the past seven days; <a title=\"Grace Alone - Thankful Thursday\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eph2810.com\/thankful-thursday-code-blogroll\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Thankful Thursday<\/span><\/em><\/a>.\u00a0 It\u2019s been a topsy-turvy week, but even in times of uncertainty and sadness, I still find so much to give thanks for.\u00a0 These posts have ended up being a Blessing to me Father, as each week I now take more special care to note all the <em>\u201clittle\u201d<\/em> miracles in my life, instead of being consumed by the chaotic world around me and missing them.\u00a0 As I\u2019ve said before, I am truly Blessed.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>Anyways Father, on to the list!\u00a0 Some of the things I\u2019ve been thankful for this week are:<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>91. Jonathan\u2019s excitement in starting confirmation class at church.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>92. Father\u2019s Day dinner with my Dad.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>93. The Holy Bible.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>94. Facebook.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>95. Fax Machines.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>96. Seeing my children perform unprompted acts of kindness.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>97. Twizzlers. (These should have a warning label about being addictive)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>98. Neighbors who mow your lawn while you\u2019re out. (Thank you Donna!)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>99. A \u201cWall-E\u201d toy robot of Aidan\u2019s that he gave to me for my desk at work. (I smile every time I look at it)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>100. Boston Cr\u00e8me Donuts.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>101. Watching the blur of glow sticks flying around the back yard on Friday nights as the kids burn off steam.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>102. The family of cardinals that\u2019s taken up residence near our home.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>103. Having a local Christian Bookstore with a good selection.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>104. Teriyaki grilled salmon. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>105. Feeling and recognizing Your Presence in my life.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And so much more\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Heavenly Father, I lift my heart in praise for all of the Blessings You bring to our lives each day.\u00a0 You are truly a compassionate and caring Shepherd, and I rejoice in the love You show to Your flock.\u00a0 Please help us see through the veil of our mortal shells, and relish the joy that Your Divine Presence brings to us all.\u00a0 Amen.<\/p>\n<p>~Phather Phil<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Lord; Happy Thankful Thursday Father! 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