Dear Lord; Good morning Father!
Well Father, today marks week three that I’m celebrating “Thankful Thursday” here at PhatherPhil.org! I’m really enjoying these weekly postings, as it gets my head focused on all the wondrous Blessings You’ve granted me. Starting my day thinking “What am I truly thankful for today?” is an excellent frame of mind to be in for the morning ahead.
Today Father, I’d like to thank You for the inspiration and encouragement I receive each day through the wonderful avenue of Christian Music. Over the last several months I’ve switched to almost exclusively listening to Contemporary Christian Music each day, and it’s brought an amazing change to my mood and perspective. Between the local radio station we listen to in the car, to streaming K-Love on my computer at work, to the Contemporary Christian Music Channel on our digital cable TV I leave on in the background during the evening hours, my ears are filled with songs praising You for much of my day. I never have to be concerned with the content not being appropriate for my children, and we’re all the better for having this melodious form of worship going on while being entertained by such marvelous artists.
Jonathan and I even have tickets to see the Newsboys with Kutless and Disciple in a couple weeks! He’s become a big Newsboys fan, and this is his first concert of any kind so he’s extra excited (ok… so am I. 🙂 ). As I’ve mentioned to You before, listening to my boys sing these songs of praise along with the radio in the mornings on the way to school just warms my heart to no end. This music is truly a Blessing, and makes a wonderful impact on our lives each day.
I think this piece of scripture states it beautifully Father:
“Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous;
it is fitting for the upright to praise him.” – Psalm 33:1
We do, and it is. Thank You Lord!
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. 
Have fun at the concert. neat time together, I bet.
I may have mentioned this to you before but as I go to sleep each night I ask< What am I most grateful for today? even on bad days I have discovered such wonderful gifts. When we look for joy with a thankful heart we can find it! I enjoy your Thankful Thursdays, Phil!
Thank you Jean! We’re really looking forward to it. We even have passes before the show to a “meet the band” event. 🙂
That sounds like a wonderful way to end the day. I try to start my day that way, but finding things to be thankful for after the fact sounds like a great idea as well.
Have a Blessed Day!
What fun to go to a concert together… my sons are both Newsboys fans!
Enjoy!
We’re very excited about it… Thank you!
Have a Blessed Day!
may you enjoy your time and the concerts. i love going to concerts.
Thank you Desiray! I have no doubt it will be a lot of fun, and hopefully something he’ll remember for a very long time.
Have a Blessed Day!
Listening to Christian music has made a huge difference in my mood and in my focus. If I listen to even country music I become more self aware and focused on my shortcomings thus taking the focus off Jesus and putting it on me. Y’all have a great time at the concert!!:)
I find the same thing Kelli. I still enjoy many kinds of music, but I don’t get the same “lift” in my spirit that I do when I listen to the Christian songs. 🙂
Have a Blessed Day!
We have Klove or a Christian cd playing almost all of the time. As a matter of fact at the moment I have my kitchen radio in Klove but can hear my son’s radio in the other room playing Air1 (Klove’s sister station). So I have a double dose at the moment. 🙂 Christian radio/music is so wonderful. You are able to worship and focus on God while still enjoying good music.
Well Jenifer, I have you to thank for pointing me to K-Love online… 🙂 I really enjoy them, even more than our local option. Thank you!
Have a Blessed Day!
I listen to the Christian station in my car quite a bit too. I also will put Pandora on at home. It just has a way of keeping me focused on what is important.
Pandora is pretty amazing. I’ve also been playing with GrooveShark (http://listen.grooveshark.com) lately, and it’s got some really nice options as well. And you’re right, it’s wonderful to have that “little voice” in the background to help keep me focused throughout the day.
Have a Blessed Day!
I also love Christian radio. It is so positive and encouraging. There have been so many times that I have turned it on and heard just what I need to at the moment! Happy Thankful Thursday, Phil. Glad you’ve joined us.
Welcome, and thank you for the comment! And I agree, it’s a powerful ministry when we need that “lift” or a positive message brought to us.
On another note, I read your blog last night when I saw your comment come in. I’ve been the primary caregiver for advanced stage cancer patients in my past, so I understand how wonderful your Thankful Thursday list truly was. I prayed for your husband last night, and will continue to do so.
Have a Blessed Day!
Love Christian music and am thankful for the artists who put it out! Enjoy the concert. We love to take our boys when we can!
Thank you Allison! We’re really looking forward to it. 🙂
Have a Blessed Day!