{"id":783,"date":"2011-03-31T17:31:34","date_gmt":"2011-03-31T22:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.phatherphil.org\/?p=783"},"modified":"2011-03-31T17:31:34","modified_gmt":"2011-03-31T22:31:34","slug":"thankful-thursday-ever-faithful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phatherphil.org\/?p=783","title":{"rendered":"Thankful Thursday: Ever Faithful"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Lord; Good evening Father!<\/p>\n

And we come again Father, to another \u201cThankful Thursday\u201d<\/em><\/a> post at PhatherPhil.org.\u00a0 This is turning out to be one of my favorite weekly posts to write, but it\u2019s usually difficult to pick just one thing to focus my thanks and praise on.\u00a0 Well Father, today wasn\u2019t so hard, in fact it was staring me in my spiritual face.\u00a0 Today Father (and really every day), I\u2019m most thankful for Your Faithfulness to me.<\/p>\n

The last couple of years have seen drastic changes in my life, and in the lives of my family.\u00a0 We\u2019ve had amazing highs, and desperate lows and yet through all of it\u2026 You were there:<\/p>\n

When Shannon was injured and unable to move without pain\u2026 You emboldened and supported us, and sent her Your Healing Touch.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

When my best friend passed away from cancer last year\u2026 You held me in Your Comforting Embrace and reminded me that he lived on in Your Kingdom.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Through all the economic turmoil and business nightmares of the last year\u2026 You encouraged me, and helped me to refocus on what was truly important in my life.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

When Jonathan became part of the Kay\u2019s Kamp<\/a> Program and we watched his heart shine Your Light to so many others\u2026 You cried for joy along with us and cheered at each of his accomplishments.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

When Shannon finally found a job that was the right fit, where she was welcomed and encouraged\u2026 You stood proudly beside her.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

When I was Blessed to have the opportunity to join two friends in marriage last year\u2026 You filled the room with Your Presence, and Your Light was felt by everyone in attendance.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

And the list could go on, and on, and on\u2026 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.\u201d \u2013 Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heavenly Father, I thank You from the bottom of my heart for Your Faithfulness to Your Children.\u00a0 We are undeserving of such Grace, and yet You lift us up in Your Loving Hands and make us more than we could ever hope to be.\u00a0 Amen.<\/p>\n

~Phather Phil<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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