Amazing Grace Baptist Church May 2026

e🌿 May Days of Prayer and Peac

Heavenly Father, As May unfolds in beauty and light, we lift our hearts to You in prayer. Bless our church family with unity, love, and steadfast faith. Strengthen the weary, comfort the lonely, and heal the sick with Your tender mercy. Let Your peace rest upon every home, every heart, and every burdened soul.

Guide our country, Lord, with wisdom and righteousness. Let truth and compassion lead our leaders and citizens alike. Make our church a beacon of hope — a place where Your Word is honored, Your Spirit is felt, and Your people grow strong in grace.

Help us to succeed not in numbers alone, but in love, service, and devotion. May every prayer we offer this month rise like sunshine before You, warming hearts, renewing faith, and drawing us closer to Your will.

In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

10 Pray in May Quotes —

1. “May is the month when prayer becomes the sunlight that warms every weary place in the soul.”

2. “Pray in May, for God is already preparing the blessings that summer will reveal.”

3. “When the days grow brighter, let your prayers grow bolder — God is listening.”

4. “May teaches us this truth: the heart that prays is the heart that blooms.”

5. “Every answered prayer begins as a whisper — lift it to God this May.”

6. “Pray in May, because God is faithful in every season, not just the easy ones.”

7. “When you don’t know what to do next, pray — May is God’s reminder that new paths are opening.”

8. “Let your prayers rise like spring fragrance — sweet, honest, and full of trust.”

9. “May your prayers this month be seeds of hope that God will water in His perfect time.”

10. “Pray in May, and watch how God turns quiet faith into quiet miracles.”

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Here is a beautiful, elegant, heart‑stirring poem based on your phrase:

**🌿 May Prayers Bring Daily…

A Poem of Encouragement**

May prayers bring daily strength anew,
For hearts that bend but still push through;
May quiet whispers said in faith
Be met with mercy, love, and grace.

May prayers bring daily peace within,
A calm the world cannot begin;
A stillness only God can give,
A gentle courage just to live.

May prayers bring daily light to see
The path God shapes intentionally;
For every step, though small or slow,
Is guided by the One who knows.

May prayers bring daily hope that stays
Through shadowed nights and weary days;
A hope that blooms like morning sun
And warms the soul of everyone.

And as we lift our hearts each day,
God meets us in a tender way—
For every prayer, both small and great,
He answers and is never late.

Amazing Grace Baptist Church 2026© SN

🌼🐰 THE HOPALONG RABBITS

A Garden‑of‑Giggles Comedy Strip

PANEL 1 — The Hopalong Introduction

Four rabbits stand in a row, all vibrating with excitement.

Bunny 1: “We are the Hopalong Rabbits!” Bunny 2: “We hop!” Bunny 3: “We hop FAST!” Bunny 4: “We hop… accidentally.”

Bunny 4 falls over.

Caption: Every team has a wild card.

PANEL 2 — The Mission

Detective Bunny arrives dramatically.

Detective Bunny: “Hopalong Rabbits! I need your help!” Bunny 1: “Is it a mystery?” Detective Bunny: “Yes.” Bunny 2: “Is it snacks?” Detective Bunny: “No.” Bunny 2: “Then why are we here?”

Caption: Motivation varies.

PANEL 3 — The Problem

Detective Bunny points to a sign:

“WARNING: MYSTERIOUS HOLES APPEARING EVERYWHERE.”

The ground wiggles.

Bunny 3: “Is it the mole?” Bunny 4: “Is it the skunk?” Bunny 2: “Is it… a carrot ghost?” Detective Bunny: “No such thing.” Bunny 2: “You can’t prove that.”

Caption: Fear of carrot ghosts is real.

PANEL 4 — The Hopalong Strategy

The Hopalong Rabbits huddle.

Bunny 1: “We need a plan.” Bunny 3: “We hop in circles!” Bunny 4: “We hop in squares!” Bunny 2: “We hop until snacks appear!”

Detective Bunny: “None of those are plans.”

Caption: Brainstorming is hard when you’re bouncy.

PANEL 5 — The Investigation

The Hopalong Rabbits hop across the garden in chaotic patterns.

• One hops into a tulip

• One hops into a cabbage

• One hops into a butterfly

• One hops into himself

Bunny 4: “I think I solved it!” Detective Bunny: “You’re stuck in a flower.” Bunny 4: “I solved THAT.”

Caption: Progress is progress.

PANEL 6 — The Culprit Appears

A mole pops up… A skunk pops out… Both look guilty.

Mole: “It wasn’t me this time!” Skunk: “It wasn’t me ANY time!” Bunny 2: “Then who—”

A baby bunny pops out of a hole holding a carrot.

Baby Bunny: “I was digging a snack tunnel!”

Caption: Case cracked by the smallest hopper.

PANEL 7 — The Hopalong Finale

The Hopalong Rabbits cheer.

Bunny 1: “We solved the mystery!” Detective Bunny: “Technically the baby confessed.” Bunny 3: “We still solved it!” Bunny 4: “Can we hop now?” Detective Bunny: “You never stopped.”

Caption: Victory is measured in hops.

PANEL 8 — The Ending

All the rabbits hop together in a joyful, chaotic pile.

Bunny 2: “This is the best day ever!” Baby Bunny: “I found another carrot!” Skunk: “I’m staying out of this.” Mole: “Same.”

Caption: The Hopalong Rabbits: solving problems… loudly.

Amazing Grace Baptist Church 2026© SN

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🌿 “The Window of Prayer” — A May Devotional Story

The rain had been falling for days.
Anna sat by her kitchen window, watching the gray clouds roll across the sky. Her garden — once bright with tulips and daffodils — now looked weary and drenched. She sighed, feeling the same heaviness in her heart.

Life had been difficult lately. Her husband’s health was failing, her grown children were far away, and the quiet of the house seemed louder than ever. She whispered, “Lord, I don’t even know what to pray anymore.”

Just then, a small bird landed on the windowsill — soaked, trembling, but still singing. Its fragile voice pierced the silence, and Anna smiled through tears.
She realized that even the smallest creature still lifted its song in the storm.

She opened her Bible and her eyes fell on these words:

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
— Philippians 4:6 (KJV)

The verse felt like sunlight breaking through the clouds.
Anna bowed her head and began to pray — not with perfect words, but with a heart that trusted. She prayed for her family, for her husband’s strength, for her own courage, and for her church family who carried burdens too.

As she prayed, the rain softened. The bird flew away, leaving behind a melody that lingered in her spirit.
Anna realized that prayer doesn’t always change the storm — sometimes it changes the heart within it.

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Bible Reading

Philippians 4:4–7 (KJV)

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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Reflection

When life feels heavy, prayer becomes the window through which God’s light enters.
Even when the rain falls, the heart that prays will find sunshine again.

Amazing Grace Baptist Church May 2026© SN

⚓ Anchored in Faith — Even When Fearsome Trouble Rages

The waves may rise, the winds may roar, and the world may tremble — yet the heart anchored in Christ stands firm.
When fearsome trouble rages, faith becomes the rope that holds us steady, and prayer becomes the sail that catches Heaven’s breath.
He whispers peace into the storm and strength into the soul.
Through every trial, His Word remains our anchor — unbroken, unmovable, and everlasting.
— Hebrews 6:19 (KJV)
That we stand together, steadfast in faith, radiant in love, and courageous in service —
anchored in Christ, even when the storm rages on.
Our hope is not in calm seas, but in the Captain who commands them.
“Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast.”
Let this be our prayer as a church:

Amazing Grace Baptist Church May 2026© SN

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THE NIGHT THE SNOW STOOD STILL

A Winter Story of Family, Faith, and the Blessed Hope

There is a small town tucked between two hills in northern Ohio where winters arrive early and stay late. In that town lived an elderly widow named Evelyn Harper, known for her warm gingerbread, her gentle laugh, and her unwavering belief that Jesus could return at any moment. Her neighbors said she had a way of making heaven feel close—like stepping through her front door brought you one breath nearer to glory.

Every December, Evelyn hosted a simple gathering for the neighborhood children. She called it “The Night the Snow Stood Still.” It wasn’t fancy—just cocoa, cookies, and a story by the fire—but the children came running as though she were handing out treasure.

That winter, a fierce storm rolled in on the very night of the gathering. Parents hesitated, but the children begged, and soon a small crowd of boots and mittens filled Evelyn’s porch. She welcomed them in with her usual sparkle.

Inside, the fire crackled. Snow tapped the windows like soft fingertips. The children settled on quilts while Evelyn opened her worn Bible.

“I want to tell you a true story,” she began. “A story about my father.”

The room grew still.

“When I was a girl,” she said, “my father worked long hours at the mill. But every night—no matter how tired he was—he would step onto the porch, look up at the sky, and say, ‘Maybe tonight, Evie. Maybe tonight the Lord will come for us.’”

She smiled at the memory.

“One night, a terrible storm hit. The power went out. The wind howled. I was frightened. But my father lit a lantern, wrapped me in a blanket, and carried me outside. The snow was falling sideways, and the trees bent low. But he whispered, ‘Evie, even storms obey Him. And one day, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, He will call His children home.’”

The children leaned in.

“That night,” she continued, “the storm suddenly stopped. Just… stopped. The snowflakes hung in the air like they were waiting. My father said, ‘See, Evie? Even creation pauses when it remembers its Maker.’”

She closed her Bible gently.

“That moment stayed with me my whole life. It taught me that the hope of Christ’s return isn’t meant to frighten us. It’s meant to steady us. To remind us that no matter how dark the night or how fierce the storm, Jesus keeps His promises. And one day, He will gather His people—just as He said.”

Outside, the wind softened. The storm quieted.

One of the children whispered, “Mrs. Harper… do you think Jesus could come back on a night like this?”

Evelyn’s eyes shone.

“Oh yes,” she said. “He could come on a night just like this. And if He does, I want Him to find us loving one another, helping one another, and watching with hope.”

The children helped her clean up before bundling into their coats. When they stepped outside, they gasped.

The snow had stopped.

The world was still.

Lantern light shimmered on the frozen branches. The sky above was clear and bright, as though heaven had opened a window.

Evelyn stood in the doorway, smiling.

“See?” she whispered. “Sometimes the snow remembers.

Susan Barker Nikitenko 2026© MBCOANNABENKBPBRMNMPMGEO.

🕯️ Devotion: Being Ready, Being Right

1. The Lamp That Never Goes Out

Jesus told the story of ten virgins waiting for the bridegroom (Matthew 25:1–13). Five were wise, five were foolish. The wise brought extra oil. The foolish did not. When the bridegroom came, only the ready ones entered in. This parable isn’t just about lamps — it’s about hearts. Are we burning bright with faith, or flickering low with distraction?

2. Give Me Oil — What Does It Mean?

Oil in scripture often represents the Holy Spirit, anointing, and readiness. When we sing “Give me oil in my lamp,” we’re asking God to keep our faith alive, our love burning, and our hope strong. It’s a prayer for endurance — not just to start the race, but to finish it well.

3. Burning Till the Break of Day

The “break of day” is the return of Christ — the Rapture, the glorious moment when the trumpet sounds and the faithful rise to meet Him. Until then, we burn. We shine. We love. We serve. We stay ready.

“Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.” — Matthew 25:13

4. Being Ready Is Being Right

Readiness isn’t just about knowing the Bible — it’s about living it. Being right with God means repenting, forgiving, loving, and walking in truth. It means checking our hearts daily and asking, “Lord, is my lamp burning?”

5. Children of Light

Jesus said, “Ye are the light of the world.” (Matthew 5:14) Children can shine too. When they sing, pray, share, and love, they carry the flame. Miss Evelin’s story reminds us: even cocoa and cookies can be holy when shared with joy.

6. The Oil of Joy

Isaiah 61:3 speaks of “the oil of joy for mourning.” God’s Spirit brings gladness even in sorrow. When we feel tired or afraid, we ask for fresh oil — not from a bottle, but from heaven.

7. The Rapture Is Real

Paul wrote, “Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds…” (1 Thessalonians 4:17). This isn’t fantasy — it’s our future. The Rapture is the moment when Jesus gathers His bride. Will we be ready?

8. The Invitation Is Open

Jesus stands at the door and knocks (Revelation 3:20). He doesn’t force His way in. He invites. If you’ve never asked Him into your heart, today is the day. Don’t wait for the midnight cry.

9. A Prayer for the Saved and the Seeking

Dear Jesus, thank You for being the Light of the world. Fill my lamp with Your Spirit. Help me burn with love, truth, and joy. Forgive my sins. Make me ready. I pray for every child to know You, and for every heart to be lit with Your flame. Amen.

10. The Joy of Being Ready

There’s no fear in readiness. Only joy. Only peace. Only the thrill of knowing that when the trumpet sounds, we’ll rise with Him. So sing it loud: “Keep me burning till the break of day!”

Susan Barker Nikitenko 2026© MBCOANNABENKBPBRMNMPMGEO #234321

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🧠 20 Trivia Questions + Answer Key

Questions:

1. What does oil symbolize in the Bible?
2. How many virgins were wise in Matthew 25?
3. What does the “break of day” represent in the song?
4. Who said, “Ye are the light of the world”?
5. What book mentions “the oil of joy”?
6. What chapter describes the Rapture?
7. What does it mean to be “ready”?
8. What did the foolish virgins forget to bring?
9. What does the lamp represent?
10. Who knocks at the door in Revelation 3:20?
11. What is the name of the woman who shares cocoa and cookies in the story?
12. What kind of cookies does Miss Evelin share?
13. What does Psalm 27:1 say about fear?
14. What does the Holy Spirit help us do?
15. What does Jesus call His followers in Matthew 5?
16. What does the song ask for in the lamp?
17. What happens at the sound of the trumpet?
18. What does “being right” mean in the devotion?
19. What kind of tree is often drawn in the winter scenes?
20. What is the final line of the prayer?

Answer Key:

1. The Holy Spirit
2. Five
3. The return of Christ
4. Jesus
5. Isaiah 61
6. 1 Thessalonians 4
7. Living in truth and love
8. Extra oil
9. Our heart or faith
10. Jesus
11. Miss Evelin
12. Gingerbread men
13. “Whom shall I fear?”
14. Shine, love, serve
15. Light of the world
16. Oil
17. The Rapture
18. Being right with God
19. Pine tree
20. “Make me ready”

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Lyrics

Give Me Oil In My Lamp

🐿️ 5 Funny Winter Squirrel Jokes 

1. What did the winter squirrel say when he saw snow?
   “Finally! A reason to wear my nutty earmuffs!”

2. Why did the squirrel bring cocoa to the tree?
   “Because even bark needs a warm hug!”

3. What’s a squirrel’s favorite hymn?
   “Give Me Acorns in My Paws, Keep Me Storing!”

4. Why don’t squirrels get invited to snowball fights?
   “They keep hiding the snowballs in their cheeks!”

5. What did the squirrel say to the lantern?
   “You light up my burrow, baby!”

Quotes:

“Jesus is coming back, so let’s keep our lights bright.”
“A ready heart is a happy heart.”
“When Jesus comes back, I want Him to find me smiling.”
“Keep your lamp full — keep your love full.”
“Staying close to Jesus keeps your light shining.”
“The trumpet will be loud, but our hearts should be ready.”
“Jesus comes for kids who love Him too.”
“A little light can shine a long, long way.”
“Being ready means being kind, honest, and full of Jesus.”
“When Jesus comes back, we go with Him — forever.”

For younger children:
“Shine for Jesus every day.”
“Jesus is coming soon— stay ready!”
“Full lamps, full hearts.”
“Jesus loves ready kids.”
“Keep shining till He comes back.”

Susan Barker Nikitenko 2026© MBCOANNABENKBPBRMNMPMGEO  #234321

SHINING RIGHT - Original Song - New

Complete Song — All Verses + Chorus + Tag

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VERSE 1 — With Responses

Leader: I’ve got a lamp, it’s burning bright
Kids: Burning bright!

Leader: I trimmed the wick, I found the Light
Kids: Found the Light!

Leader: I’m walking ready, day and night
Kids: Day and night!

Leader: Jesus is coming soon!
Kids: Soon, soon, soon!

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VERSE 2 — With Responses

Leader: I’ve got my oil, I’ve got my song
Kids: Got my song!

Leader: I know the wait won’t be too long
Kids: Not too long!

Leader: I’ll sing with joy, I’ll stand up strong
Kids: Stand up strong!

Leader: Jesus is coming soon!
Kids: Soon, soon, soon!

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SILLY VERSE 1 — With Responses

(“Not That Kind of Burning!”)

Leader: It’s not indigestion — no sir, no way!
Kids: No sir, no way!

Leader: Not burnt toast smoking on a Saturday
Kids: Pee‑yew! No way!

Leader: Not marshmallows crispy till you hold your nose…
Kids: Hold your nose!

Leader: It’s the fire of Jesus and the light He shows!
Kids: Burning bright!

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SILLY VERSE 2 — With Responses

Leader: Not birthday candles melting in a lumpy heap
Kids: Lumpy heap!

Leader: Not spicy chili knocking you right off your feet
Kids: Too much heat!

Leader: Not fireworks popping on the Fourth of July
Kids: Pop‑pop‑pop!

Leader: It’s the light of Jesus the light of our soul
Kids: Shine Right!

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SILLY VERSE 3 — With Responses

Leader: Not hot soup steaming till it fogs your glasses up
Kids: Fog ’em up!

Leader: Not cocoa so warm that it overflows your cup
Kids: Clean it up!

Leader: Not popcorn popping till it smells up the house.
Kids: Microwave Style

Leader: It’s the love of Jesus shining in our hearts!
Kids: Shinin’, Right!

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🎶 CHORUS — “Shining Right”

Shine right, shine right, in the darkest night.
Shine right, shine right, in His holy light.
Shine bright, shine bright, in His perfect love.
Shine, shine, shine — till Jesus calls us home.

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🎶 CHORUS — Call & Response Version

Leader: Shine right, shine right, in the darkest night
Kids: Shine right, shine right, in the darkest night!

Leader: Shine right, shine right, in His holy light
Kids: Shine right, shine right, in His holy light!

Leader: Shine bright, shine bright, in His perfect love
Kids: Shine bright, shine bright, in His perfect love!

Leader: Shine, shine, shine — till Jesus calls us home
Kids: Shine, shine — till Jesus calls us home!

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🎶 FINAL TAG — “Shining Right”

Leader: We’re shining right for Jesus!
Kids: Shining right for Jesus!

Leader: We’re shining right for Jesus!
Kids: Shining right for Jesus!

Leader: Every day and every night—
Kids: We’re shining right!

Leader: Till He calls us home!
Kids: Shining right!

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Susan Barker Nikitenko 2026©

MBCOAnnaBen, PBKBNMRMPMGEOPASTOR # 76543

Poetry And Other Materials On This Site Can Be Freely Used For Christian Bible Centered Non-Profit Ministries And must Remain Unchanged In Any Way. All Other Purposes Are With Permission Only. You May Make Requests At "treasurebox18@yahoo.com" All my poems with stories are both real and fictional designed to illustrate a biblical truth. All Rights Reserved. Please Include Site Name And Link Back To This Blog. Thank-You.Images are not all Christian, but put here for the purposes of doing good works of faith, family and country.

They Didn't Want Peace

“They Didn’t Want Peace”

He came with calm and open hands,

To help, to heal, to understand.

He said, “Let’s build, not break apart,”

But they had war inside their heart.

He spoke of love and setting free,

Of kindness, hope, and unity.

But they just laughed and turned away—

They wanted war, not peace that day.

He didn’t shout, He didn’t fight,

He stood for truth, He stood for right.

But when they pushed and raised their voice,

He had to make a braver choice.

He stood up strong, though it hurt deep,

To guard the ones who longed for peace.

He fought not out of pride or hate,

But for the peace they tried to break.

So when the world turns mean or loud,

And storms of anger form a cloud,

Be strong and kind, like Christ would be—

A light when others just can’t see.

Susan Barker Nikitenko 2025©

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Poetry And Other Materials On This Site Can Be Freely Used For Christian Bible Centered Non-Profit Ministries And must Remain Unchanged In Any Way. All Other Purposes Are With Permission Only. You May Make Requests At "treasurebox18@yahoo.com" All my poems with stories are both real and fictional designed to illustrate a biblical truth. All Rights Reserved. Please Include Site Name And Link Back To This Blog. Thank-You.Images are not all Christian, but put here for the purposes of doing good works of faith, family and country.

Heaven's Bright Song

Heaven's Bright Song

I stood upon the gap between this  life and eternity;

The sounds of instrumental peace-filled space with harmony.

What will I do, I asked myself, with all that I own, though it's small?

I have not loss, but greater wealth, because I gave my all.

What will I do when I get to heaven?  I'll see His face.

I will set by His feet, like a child, in His loving grace.

I will praise him, praise him, evermore on heaven's golden shore.

The smiles of love will shine, and peace will be forevermore.

Trouble and tears, struggles and fears, will vanish away, that day.

When we see the bright clouds, open to light, Jesus, the Way.

The stars will seem dim while we're kneeling by Him, Our precious Lord.

Our hearts will be kindled with great, great joy, not known to this world.

What will I do when I get to heaven?  I will reunite.

As I see old friends in the light with robes of purest white.

I will shout glory, from on high, where no more will ever die.

I will sing ever after where no more tears, I'll ever cry.

I stood upon the gap between this  life and eternity;

The sounds of instrumental peace-filled space with harmony.

What will I do, I asked myself, with all that I own, though it's small?

I have not loss, but greater wealth, because I gave my all.

I will rejoice evermore, Yes, we will  rejoice evermore,

In Jesus, our hope, our love, our God, salvation's door.

This world is just a vapor, a very small corner of time.

But heaven's glory, heaven's bright song, will ever chime.

Susan Y Nikitenko 

July 18th, 2019 - Early Morning 1:30 AM

(Song)

 1Thesalonians  2:19 
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? 
Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? 

 Matthew 

5:12   Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

 Luke 

1:14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

 6:23 Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

 10:20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

15:6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

15:9 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.

19:37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

 John

 4:36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.

 5:35 He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.

 14:28 ¶ Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.

 16:20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

 16:22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

 Acts 

2:26 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:

 Romans

 5:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

12:15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

 15:10 And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people.

 1 Corinthians

 7:30 And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;

 12:26 And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.

 2Corinthians

 2:3 And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

  7:9 Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.

  7:16 I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.

 Galatians 

4:27 For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an husband.

 Philippians

 1:18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

 2:16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

 2:17 Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. 

 2:18 For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.

 2:28 I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. {carefully: or, with more anxious care} 

 3:1 ¶ Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.

 3:3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.

 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

 Colossians 

1:24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:

 1Thesalonians 

5:16  Rejoice evermore.

 James

 1:9  Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: 

 4:16 But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.

 1Peter

 1:6  Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:

 1:8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

 4:13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

 Revelations

 11:10 And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth.

12:12  Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.

 18:20 Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.

  19:7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.

(KJV)

 

 

 

 

 

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Thee And Only Thee

Thee and Only Thee

Lord, fill  my heart with your presence;

Holy Word penetrate my essence.

Take away my anxiety;

Speak, for I'm attentive unto thee.

Put a song upon my heartstrings;

Oh what peace, what joy, your Spirit brings.

When we seek thee, when we love thee;

When we worship thee and only thee.

Within this world's tempestuous sea;

Help us keep eyes of faith on thee.

This world is hateful,  unfaithful;

But you dear God,  are unchangeable.

Praise your name your Holy name, dear Lord;

You're still the same, You're still the same.

Put a song upon my heartstrings;

Bring you glory to your holy name.

Lord, fill my heart with your blessing;

As I yield my being, confessing.

You are our strength and you are our stay;

That's why we can rejoice in you each day.

Put a song upon my heartstrings;

Oh what peace, and comfort, your Spirit brings.

When we seek thee, when we love thee;

When we worship thee and only thee.

Susan Y Nikitenko

Song

March 30th, 2018

 John 17:3
And this is life eternal, that they might know
thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ,
whom thou hast sent.

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Draw Nigh To God

Draw Nigh To God

It must be very soon, we will see Jesus in the sky:

The trumpet must be warming up, to call us home.

The world is growing darker and sin just seems to prosper;

Many Christians  have wandered way on their own.

Confusion, disquiet, illusion and persecution;

Dangers to the Christian, in this spiritual fight.

The double minded are blown two and fro in this dark world;

That's what happens when you wander from the light.

( Chorus)

Draw nigh to God, believe, believe, all things are possible.

All things are possible to those who believe.

Praise His name, His holy name, don't let anger fret your heart;

Jesus is our lighthouse in the dark night of the sea.

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Let not your heart be troubled, discouraged, dismayed;

When Jesus speaks or whispers peace, the storms obey.

Draw nigh to God, believe, believe, all thing are possible;

Oh, let your faith, chase ev'ry fear and doubt away.

Not tossed by the howling storms, that tempt the peaceful sea;

Let our hearts be assured and at peace like a dove.

Like a ship in the midnight, seeking guidance from above.

Let us look to the compass of God's  written love.

( Chorus)

Draw nigh to God, believe, believe, all things are possible.

All things are possible to those who believe.

Praise His name, His holy name, don't let anger fret your heart;

Jesus is our lighthouse in the dark night of the sea.

Susan Y. Nikitenko

(Song)©

September 11th, 2016

 James 4:8 
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

 Hebrews 10:22 
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.

Draw Nigh To Ged + Get Close With God

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Through The Storm

The updated one is at the bottom

corrections made 

Through The Storm

The storm winds blew upon the trees;

Harshly they bowed from side to side.

The whipping rain came down with sound;

The lightning lit the darkened sky.

Our faith was tried, sometimes we cried;

We wondered if we'd make it through.

We held on tight, kept God in sight;

That's all we knew that we could do.

It's when we praised our God above;

We felt our Saviors loving hug.

It's when we called upon His name;

Our strength was found in His great love.

Oh, when the whist'ling swirling winds;

Came to a gentle, peaceful end.

We saw the sunlight shining through;

Instead of tears, God's joy again.

Susan Y Nikitenko

Song/Poem

August 6th, 2016 ©

 Psalms 30:5
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour
is life: weeping may endure for a night,
but joy cometh in the morning.

Through The Storm

The cold winds blew upon the trees;

Harshly they turn from side to side.

The whipping rain came down with sound;

The lightning lit the darkened sky.

Our faith was tried, sometimes we cried;

We wondered if we'd make it through.

We held on tight, kept God in sight;

That's all we knew that we could do.

It's when we praised our God in faith;

We felt our Saviour’s loving hug.

It's when we called upon His name;

Our strength was found in His great love.

Oh, when the whistling swirling winds;

Came to a gentle, peaceful end.

We saw the sunlight shining through;

We felt safe and joyful again.

God is there with us in the storm.

God is with us in our sorrows.

God gives us faith through all our fears.

He gives us strength to face tomorrow.

As we keep our focus on Him.

As we place our burden on Him.

He renews right ambitions.

As we trust Him, as we love Him.

Even through the storm.

Even through the storm.

Susan Y Nikitenko

Song/Poem

August 6th, 2016 ©

Updated January 9th, 2020

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