Dear Lord; Happy Thankful Thursday Father!
And today Father, we come to the original Thankful Thursday… Thanksgiving! On this day each year, here in the United States we take time to put aside the normal activities and concerns of daily life and focus our attentions on Your abundant Blessings.
As we’ve discussed many times Lord, when I begin counting my Blessings my wife Shannon and my two boys Jonathan and Aidan immediately spring to mind. They’re truly one of Your greatest gifts in my life Father, and I can’t begin to thank You enough for my life with them.
As precious as they are to me Father, it seems fitting that on this day where our focus rests in gratitude, that I share our conversation with them as well. Therefore, for this Thankful Thursday “Special Edition”, I present You with some things that my cherished family members are grateful for:
Jonathan (Age 11)
– Having the choice to follow the Lord.
– Having friends and family over for Thanksgiving.
– Having parents that are still together.
– Having the opportunity to get an education.
– That all my sins are forgiven.
Aidan (Age 9)
– For my family.
– For our home.
– For good food to eat.
– That I have people that love me.
– For the fun I have building Legos.
Shannon (Older than 11 :-))
– The love of a grace-filled man.
– Empathetic children who give their birthday money to help fill a church food pantry.
– Recipes from the past that shine like new.
– Music to share in ALL aspects of my life.
– Craft links on Pinterest 😉
Heavenly Father,
As we focus on Your many gifts in our lives Lord, Your love for us is so apparent. Open our eyes and our hearts Father, that we better recognize Your Blessings each day, and realize that Thanksgiving isn’t only once a year, but every day that we dwell in Your tender mercies.
In Jesus’ Name we pray,
Amen.
~Phather Phil
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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. 
Happy Thanksgiving, Phil, Shannon, Jonathan, and Aidan! Thanks for sharing what’s on your lists of blessings. 🙂
Great lists! I love your list Shannon! 🙂
I agree with Aidan, Legos rock! Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!
Phil,
Glad to hear your wife is older than 11:).
Happy Thanksgiving and many blessings to you and your family.
Happy Thanksgiving! I love that you shared this. I especially like how the kids give away their birthday money to help others in need! This is hard to instill in a child… WOW! Have a great day! Thankful for your continued encouragement!
Happy Thanksgiving, Phil. great list today
Love your post. How wonderful that your whole family shared the things that they are thankful for. It is so obvious your whole family loves the Lord and is thankful for all He has given. Thanks for sharing with us.
Blessings to you and your family and pray you had a wonderful Thanksgiving day.
Like the list. I too love legos. Happy Thanksgiving.
Yes indeed…Thank you Lord! Have a blessed holiday season!