Dear Lord; Happy Thankful Thursday Father!
Quite often Lord, when I sit down to write out my list of Blessings for the Thankful Thursday post, I have a difficult time putting them in writing. It’s not that I don’t feel Blessed of course, just that for some reason my mind goes “fuzzy”. When that happens, I replay the previous week’s events in my head, a day at a time, and when I reach something that makes me smile, I write it down.
What a wonderful exercise that’s turned out to be Father.
Forcing myself to go back, step-by-step, and taking special note of the Blessings You’ve graced me with over the past seven days makes me realize even more thoroughly how much You Love me. We allow so many of Your Gifts to slip by unnoticed, that the thought of “catching” some of them and giving thanks while they’re still fresh very much appeals to me.
And to that end Father God, this week I want to give special thanks and praise for:
106. Sixteen years of marriage to my wonderful wife Shannon.
107. Wasabi-ginger marinated grilled boneless pork chops.
108. Two little boys that still insist on hugs and kisses before bed.
109. A beautiful 80 degrees, low humidity, sunny morning drive to work today.
110. Transformational Benevolence.
111. Jonathan’s excitement in choosing a new Bible for confirmation class.
112. Both boys doing extremely well this past school year (great report cards!).
113. Running into old friends.
114. Having a world-renowned Children’s Hospital with a fantastic oncology department nearby (A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children).
115. A wonderful afternoon walk in the woods with Jonathan and Aidan.
116. The upcoming three-day holiday weekend.
117. A lovely Anniversary dinner at the firepit on our back deck.
118. My big, heavy, “man’s” coffee mug from Mara Stoneware Mugs.
119. No obvious significant issues found at Jonathan’s yearly checkup with his oncologist today. 🙂
120. A Heavenly Father that listens patiently to my prayers.
I have so much to give thanks for Lord…
Heavenly Father, thank You for all the Blessings you gift us with each day. Please open our eyes and our hearts to better recognize those moments around us that radiate Your Glory, and guide us to share those Blessings effectively with others. 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. 
You have a wonderful list, Phil. Glad to hear about Jonathan’s yearly checkup. God is so wonderful, if people would just take the time to thank and praise Him as you do but seems some feel they are to busy. What would we do if He WAS to busy for us. Thanks for sharing your list with us and blessings to you.
Thank you Deane! We all do lead very hectic lives these days, but I never want to be too busy to recognize the Blessings God’s Gracing me with!
Have a Blessed Day!
I find myself doing the same thing, Phil, replaying the week in the bed so I can remember all of God’s blessings. Great list again. So happy to hear about Jonathan’s good checkup. Love 106,108 & 117.
It’s become something I look forward to Lisa… I try to make note each day, but sometimes looking back helps me pick up on things I missed at the time.
Have a Blessed Day!
Great list Phil. I love looking over my life and counting my blessings. God has been so good!
Thank you Jenifer! I do as well! 🙂
Have a Blessed Day!
Great list! I am also a wasabi lover!!
Thank you Eileen! I’m starting to think our diets are very similar… LOL!
Have a Blessed Day!
Love your list. You know ‘running into old friends” almost gets hidden in this list but is such a gift. Often we don’t recognize it. So glad you list these each week; it reminds me to be thankful too
Thank you Jean! That is a true gift, isn’t it? 🙂
Have a Blessed Day Dear Lady!
Phather Phil. Hysterical!
Your basket overflows with blessings and gratitude.
I think the idea of writing to God is wonderful.
Keep sharing!
Thank you Rosemarie! The name was actually the idea of a friend of mine some time back after my ordainment. If you’re interested, I talked about it here.
My basket truly does overflow, and I’m very thankful for all my Heavenly Father Blesses me with each day. 🙂
I took a look at your blog as well… Very nice! I didn’t see anyplace to leave comments, but enjoyed the postings very much.
Thank you for coming by, and have a Blessed Day!
Go Phather Phil! I read the post regarding your name choice for the blog—it’s fitting! Blessings in your ministry and sharing the Gospel via the Internet.
Looking forward to my next visit!