I Am So Thankful

I Am So Thankful

I Am So Thankful;
That God's Ways Never Change.
He Is Still Faithful;
In A World Rearranged.

I Am So Thankful;
He Gives Grace To His Own.
Though Great Grows the Darkness.
His Light Ever Shines On.

I Am So Thankful;
That When Life Gives Us Grief.
That You Will Restore;
Beyond Hopes And Belief.

I  Am So Thankful;
That Your Peace Can Be Known.
Though This World May Fall;
We Will One Day Be Home.


Susan Nikitenko
June 28th, 2015

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Show Appreciation

Show  Appreciation

One of the things we are reminded of each fall is to be thankful.

All things that we have, all things we enjoy. every person we love, those that love us, each

good thing we get to experience and learn are gifts from our Father in heaven.

When we are thankful to someone, an action sometimes comes along with being thankful.  The action is called appreciation. 

Sometimes we do not realize how much we love something or someone until we don't have them.  Then is when we realize we were not as appreciative as we should have been.

I remember when we moved from our home in Ohio to Oklahoma, after a while I realized  I missed some things I never thought I would.

I missed the smells of the woodsy areas and the sounds of the splashing stream echoing through the hills.  I missed autumn, because I didn't see the beauty of autumn there.  Though there are beautiful sights there, it's not the same.  I missed the taste of our water that flowed from a sweet water stream underground.  I missed the hills and the tall trees that seemed like they were miles high. 

Well, God brought us back to a place that has all those things seemingly, right in our own back yard.  In appreciation I put my heart into caring for it, as best  I can.  I thank God for the times I have been able to feel the old familiar feelings of home, the feeling I knew as a kid.

We should always show appreciation for people who love us, like our parents.  We should show appreciation through our actions, a card, a hug, acknowledgement, or just including them in our day.  One way that you can show appreciation to your parents is by obeying them.  When you give your parents a hard time it makes their life harder.  When you obey them, God is pleased with you.  if you see a job around the house that you can help with, do it.  These kind of actions show love and appreciation for your parents. Appreciation is evidence that we are thankful and is something that can be felt.

When someone does something for you just because they care about you, you should always show your appreciation. A person may even do something for you they really don't want to do, but they will do it because they love you.

I think of Jesus, Jesus did something he didn't want to do.

Let's look at this verse:

Matthew 26:39

And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

 Jesus didn't want to suffer.  He didn't want to be nailed to the cross.  But he still gave himself willingly, because He loves you and He loves His Father.

It was not some random act of kindness.

 Sometimes we don't want to do something, but we want to, for only one reason:  We love the person we are doing it for or we are showing love to the person we are doing it for.

 When someone has spent their own money, taken special time out for you, they have sacrificed, even if it's the smallest amount.  You should show appreciation, even if it's just taking the time to say two valuable words.

Thank You.

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Lord Jesus, teach us how to be people who appreciate the people you bring into our lives, help us to show our appreciation to the people who love us and the people we love.  Thank-You so much Lord for the kindness to us in giving us wonderful things in life to enjoy, like the beauty of the fall months.  Thank-you for providing us with daily needs and daily love.

In Christ's Name I Pray This,  Amen

James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Susan Nikitenko
September 29th, 2014
Devotional


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There Are So Many Things

There Are So Many Things

There are so many things to thank you for;

So many reasons to give you praise.

Too many blessing to be counted, Lord

You have blessed us in so many ways.

You have prepared an everlasting home;

And paid our way through your precious blood.

We can count on you  more than any friend;

You have loved us with an unending  love.

You have given us endless things to learn;

You have given wisdom to discern.

Oh Lord you've been so very good to us;

But yet so many love to fight and fuss.

Help our hearts continue to thank you Lord;

Because of your mercy each day.

Help us be thankful in life because;

Heaven is just  a vapor away.

 Thank-you for the sunshine in the morning;

That shines through my window pane.

Thank-you that you care for the sparrow

And thank-you for just knowing my name.

Thank-you for the children that you've blessed me with;

And a home to keep us safe and warm.

Thank-you for your grace along the way;

To help us through life's troubled storms.

Thank-you for the opportunities;

To show love to others in my life.

Thank-you for all those that love me;

And thank-you for their  sacrifice.

Thank-you for this country and  our freedom;

And for all those who fought so to be.

Lord help us to realize how precious it is;

To be able to serve you in liberty.

There are so many things to thank you for;

So many reasons to give you praise.

Too many blessing to be counted, Lord

You have blessed us in so many ways.

Susan Nikitenko

October 17th, 2013

  1 Chronicles 16:34 

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

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Thanksgiving Tradition And Family - 2012

Thanksgiving Tradition And Family

At the dinner table, all circled round;
Our Grandma and Grandpa, Momma and Dad.
All of us children so ready to eat;
A Thanksgiving feast, like we've never had.

Grandpa gives thanks for all the years gone by;
For all his children and the pumpkin  pie.
For Grandma's love and all her faithful care;
Then  tears fall from  my grandmas eyes.

Grandma chimes in with her words very wise;
With thanks to the Lord for all He provides.
Mamma leans over to give her a hug;
And the love echoes  -  from every side.

Then daddy prays  a Thanksgiving prayer;
With warmth and love from the depths of His soul.
For the food, and all of God's many blessings;
Then the food comes  around, " please pass the rolls."

Green beans, potatoes and corn on the cob;
Turkey with stuffing and giblet gravy.
Washing the dishes and watching football;
Thanksgiving tradition and family.

Thanksgiving day is a very good day;
A  day of praise , a day of  memories.
A day to cherish most faithfully;
Because we are blessed, because we  are free.

The  main  reason is because  God is good;
And that He watches over us with heed.
Just as He watches over each sparrow;
And gives life to a newly planted seed.

Susan Y Nikitenko
November 12th, 2012

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Giving Thanks Unto The Lord

Giving Thanks Unto The Lord

Song:  Susan Y Nikitenko

August 15th 2012

Giving thanks unto the Lord Is a good thing;

For the blessings He gives  everyone.

For the blessing of our fam'lies and loved ones;

And for  His only most precious Son.

Chorus:

So. Thank the Lord today, thank the Lord today;

He is faithful  and His love secure.

He is our Father, provider and best friend;

Let us praise our Lord forevermore.

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Giving thanks unto the Lord Is a good thing;

Because our Lord is worthy of praise.

So let our hearts be continually grateful;

And remember to Thank Him always.

Chorus:

So. Thank the Lord today, thank the Lord today;

He is faithful  and His love secure.

He is our Father, provider and best friend;

Let us praise our Lord forevermore.

Thankgivihg Ideas For Party - Children's Church

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Valentine Sweet Valentine

Valentine Sweet Valentine

Valentine Sweet Valentine:

Jesus Gave You To Me.

He knew I needed someone;

To love and care for me.

Valentine Sweet Valentine;

I could never repay -

All the goodness you've shown me.

I would just like to say---

I love you sweet valentine;

I know you love me too.

I just wanted to let you know;

I thank the Lord for you.

Happy Valentine's Day,

I love you.

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I Love You, I Love you

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I Love You, I Love You

Susan Y Nikitenko
2010

Oh  my Lord, Oh my God;

You are so wonderful;

And worthy to be praised.

You are most glorious;

 In your bright holiness;

Oh Great Ancient of days.

I humbly bow my heart;

In subjection to you;

Because you are worthy.

My King,  I come before you;

In a deep felt heart song;

Of love filled poetry.

Thank-you, oh thank you Lord.

I’m  so undeserving;

Of your bless-ed  pardon.

For without your great love;

Salvation would not be.

All men would be undone.

I love you, I love you;

Praise you forevermore;

For your mercy to men.

I love you, I love you;

Help me to love you more.

Forgive me of my sin.

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