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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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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Oh,Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you Lord

Oh,Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you Lord

Oh,Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you Lord;

For your blessings towards  this world.

For grace that gets us through each day;

Your love that guides us in your way.

Though we are week you're always strong;

                                    You spank us when we’ve done you wrong. (God's Chastisement)

Your mercy shines when we repent;

You comfort us when tears are spent.

Your children are so dear to you;

Your light, by grace comes shining through.

When we yield to your will, your way;

While by your side we always stay.

Your blessings flow abundantly;

Beyond all minds or eyes can see.

Like rain, your blessings, shower free;

Upon the child, who trust in thee.

Oh,Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you so;

Because your mercies ever flow.

You offer pardon, peace to all;

When we repent and humbly call.

Susan Y Nikitenko

2010

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I Am Glad

I Am Glad

Susan Nikitenko

April 7th 2012

 I am glad;

you are my Father in heaven;

and so blessed;

to be cherished and forgiven.

I am glad;

you are attentive to my cry;

And your love;

Is never lacking in supply.

I rejoice;

In the Truth of your Holy Word;

And can say;

within my heart your joy stirs.

Risen Savior;

you are alive within my soul.

This sinner;

has been saved and made fully whole.

I'm justified;

by your holy blood, shed for me;

Undeserving;

I humbly bow upon my knees.

This happy day:

I recall your resurrection.

In earnest thanks;

Praise you for your great Salvation.

 I am glad;

you are my Father in heaven;

and so blessed

to be cherished and forgiven.

I am glad;

you are attentive to my cry;

And your love;

Is never lacking in supply.

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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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