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Thursday, July 3, 2025

A Prayerful Reflection on America


A Prayerful Reflection on America 

 

Across the wide and wondrous landscapes of America—where sunrise warms the golden plains and sunset bathes the Pacific coast in quiet glory—stands a nation woven from dreams and determination. From the towering magnificence of the Grand Canyon to the vibrant pulse of New York City, from the peaks of the Rockies to the blue hills of "Almost Heaven" West Virginia, every corner of this land echoes with stories of grit, grace, and growth.

 

In the heartland, amber waves of grain whisper the legacy of hardworking hands and enduring hope. In the hollers and hilltops of Appalachia, hymns rise like morning mist, carrying generations of prayerful longing. The spirit of jazz floating through New Orleans, the resilience etched into Chicago’s skyline, and the timeless peace of the Shenandoah Valley—these are more than places. They are prayers in motion, asking for mercy, for unity, for renewal.

 

Today, I lift my voice not just to praise this great country, but to pray for it.

 

May we be a people who choose compassion over division. 

May our leaders seek wisdom that transcends politics and humbly serves the common good. 

May our classrooms teach truth, our pulpits preach courage, and our streets echo with the sound of reconciliation.

 

God, bless our veterans who stood firm in the storms of battle. 

Bless our families who strive and sacrifice. 

Bless our children, that they may grow with both faith and freedom beneath their feet.

 

Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream. 

Let love be our law and kindness our creed.

 

From sea to shining sea, America is more than a place—it is a promise. 

A promise kept through struggle. Strengthened in diversity. And sanctified in the prayers of its people.

 

So tonight, as stars scatter across the velvet sky and fireflies flicker in the fields of West Virginia, I pray not only for what this nation is—but for what it still can become. 

A land led by grace. 

Guarded by truth. 

Lifted by faith. 

United in hope.

 

Amen.

 

Susan Barker Nikitenko July 2, 2025©MpNMPMRMPBKBABRODANNABENFB$$#




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Saturday, December 15, 2018

Oh What A Beautiful Love Story (Christmas)





If you do not feel comfortable saying "Be of good cheer", then say "be not afraid".
Many time the bible says, "be of good cheer", to someone who's afraid or down hearted.


This Is Not Perfect But It Will Help You...Know How It Goes

Luke 2:9-13
 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God,

Psalms 119:57 -83 

Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.
I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.  I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
 I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.
 The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law. 
 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.
I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
 The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.
Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.
Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.
Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.
Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.
It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
 Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.
I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.  Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.
 Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.
 Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.
 Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.
 My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.
 Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.


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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Keep On Being Everything God Wantscha' To Be








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