Dear Lord; Happy Friday Father! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! What a powerful release Lord! I truly feel like the floodgates on my heart have opened, and it’s an amazing sensation. I can’t thank You enough for this, and I lift my Praises to You for this wonderful gift.
As there are others that read these conversations Father, let me explain.
The last couple of months have been filled with significant trials for me, my business and my family and although I’ve tried to maintain a positive outlook and listen for Your Voice, I’ve been very much eaten up with fear, worry and self-doubt. These deep-seated demons have affected me severely enough that my health has suffered, and I’ve not been able to focus as closely as I should on ministering to those who count on me. I didn’t lose Faith Lord, but I certainly felt beaten… until this morning.
I had just dropped off my boys to school, and was headed towards my office thinking about what new nightmares the day had in store for me, when You intervened. In the middle of a thought, out of nowhere, I started crying uncontrollably. The only way I can explain it is that my heart felt like a plug had just been pulled and all the pain, fears and worries burst from my chest. It was a truly staggering feeling, and I’m still tearing up thinking about it. You are indeed a Wondrous God!
I Accept Your Love, and Your Help, and Your Gift!
I lay my Burdens at Your Feet Lord!
Heavenly Father, I can’t thank You enough for this release and for staying close to me through my trials. I know I am Blessed, and Loved and I feel Your Peace. May all those in similar turmoil receive Your Presence as I was Graced to this morning. 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. 
May you continue to feel His strength and His presence day after day!!
Thank you Alida!
Have a Blessed Day!
I can feel the release and joy as I read this. powerful moment for you. Praise the Lord!!
It was Jean… Thank you so much!
Have a Blessed Day!
Ah, the floodgates, they wash away the worries and fears and open our hearts to His perspective and His peace. Praying for you Phil. My husband has been struggling with his businesses and it’s affected our lives very much in the same ways that you’ve been describing. The best thing about being in the pit is being rescued by Jesus!
PS… my own floodgates opened up this time last week, so I totally get it!
Thank you Heidi… It was a bit of a new experience for me, but an amazingly powerful release. Thank you so much for your prayers, I’ll certainly keep your family and your business in mine as well.
Have a Blessed Day!
I understand the release after such stressful times… a wellspring of grace flooding the soul and filling the senses with such peace! So glad, Phil, you’ve had these moments with Jesus this week. They often follow us to our breaking point, and then WHAM–the holy witness of the Holy God!
There’s nothing like it. May God tenderly and lovingly carry you and your family as you move through this season of struggle, into the season of your “next.”
Rest well this weekend, and find some laughter… always good medicine for the soul.
peace~elaine
Thank you so much Elaine. It was exactly that… A WHAM moment. 🙂 I appreciate your kind words and prayers, and yearn for the same Peace to find you as you recuperate.
Have a Blessed Day!
I can really relate to this post, Phil. My husband and I have really dealt worry over his business too But God is faithful. Everything around is going to change, but He remains the same. Amen!
Thank you Lisa… It’s been a rough year for all of us, but God is absolutely faithful to His Children through all seasons of our lives. Your family and business are in my prayers.
Have a Blessed Day!
This is a wonderful post. Our worries and fears can build up and truly burden us. God is the only one to really release it. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much Jenifer. Although I knew in my heart that God was there with me all along, my head had problems laying aside those burdens and focusing on His Presence. Thankfully, He knew I needed that extra assistance! 🙂
Have a Blessed Day!
Isn’t it great just to let it go and let God…let Him just do what He wants to in our life. And we just let Him!
It certainly is Allison! Thank you so much, and have a Blessed Day!