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Prayer of Thanksgiving 9-23-12

Prayer of Thanksgiving 9-23-12:

The table, set with centerpiece,

fine china, silverware -

and food prepared deliciously

with tender loving care -

and hungry eye, I relish this -

this meal, my daily bread -

then fold my hands and bow my head

before my prayer is said.

I do recite it quick and slurred,

but with the best intent -

and now that grace is said and heard,

it is a blessed event.

The phrases I was taught to say

were pressed down deep in me -

but words are empty without thoughts

of pure sincerity.

Yes, just before we eat, we pray,

but there's a place so crude

which moves us closer to the truth -

that others have no food.

It haunts me as I look around, the

visions of the starved -

who wide-eyed blankly stare at me

behind my turkey, carved.

I see their bloated tummies and

the flies around their eyes.

I hear soft moans from babies lips,

the echoes of their cries.

I taste the mush that they call food.

It lingers on my breath.

I feel the tears start down my cheeks.

I smell the stench of death.

I hesitate with my first bite,

I ask myself, "Do I

really care they're teary eyed

and hungry 'til they die?"

I pray that all the "least of these"

are eating well in Heav'n.

Please help me Lord, to understand

the blessings I was giv'n.

So now when I recite my prayer,

as I sit down to feast,

I ask myself if I'm sincere

and thankful in the least.

For that's when I can hear my voice

ascending to His ear.

He knows if I speak empty words

or if I am sincere.

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Colors Of Blessing - With Article

Colors Of Blessing

By: Susan Y Nikitenko 2009

Revised 2010

Could the angels have special jobs;

Like painting leaves of fall?

Can’t mighty God do anything?

He has created all.

Perhaps angels spread forth their wings;

To paint the swirls of fall.

Upon the trees of mountain tops;

And on the forests tall.

A swish of orange, a splash of gold;

A whirl of autumn red.

Every creature great and small;

I’m sure would lift their head.

From tree to tree each color grows;

and spreads across the land.

A gift from God to be enjoyed;

Made by his perfect hand.

Each angel flying here and there;

Spreading colors of joy.

And when leaves flutter to the ground;

It makes a rainbow toy.

Children jumping, children laughing;

In the colorful mounds.

Up pops a smiling little face;

With all the fun filled sounds.

And like a child I too will laugh;

I’ll jump right in with glee.

And enjoy these lovely blessings;

He’s given you and me.

Orange leaves of family laughter;

Red leaves a promise of grace.

Yellow a golden forever;

In the arms of God's embrace

I’m not to old to play in leaves;

Too old to have some fun.

I’ll roll around and giggle too;

and I’ll have joy in God's Son

For He fills my heart with laughter;

He is so good you see.

He’s painted this, a lovely world;

It is inside of me.

Jumping daily in His presence;

A colorful array.

Jump into Joy, Jump into peace;

By trusting Him every day.

Jump happily, into kindness;

Jump with glee into love.

Be content and be hopeful;

Looking to Him above.

Leave a lasting essence of hope;

To all eyes watching you.

A rainbow of blessing awaits;

Come, jump into it too.

Colors Of Blessing Article


By: Susan Y Nikitenko
July, 2010

The Fair

The Fair

a little humor

Gourds and pumpkins, apples too;

A fall  festivity.

Corn and stalks, hay bale blocks;

Displays of artistry.

All around are fairground sounds;

And everywhere you go.

There are people wandering;

Enjoying rides and shows.

Venders treats and meats galore;

 They're smells are in the air.

Not to mention cows and sheep;

You'll find the barnyard there.

Aunt Betty's blue ribbon pie;

It won again this year.

Children from the 4H group;

Are running here and there.

Pens and pencils, paper pads;

mints and fingernail files.

Commercial  booths,  handouts;

It seems they go for miles.

Gifts and gadgets are for sale;

But some things are for free.

Just  like the spinal screening;

That was offered to me.

Politicians shake your hand;

And give a pleasant grin.

Then you get a plastic bag;

To put your free stuff in.

High above the ground you see;

The giant ferris wheel .

And hear screaming from  the rides;

That give your heart a thrill.

Cotton candy is the best;

But I've had to say no.

Though I really love it;

I just don't need to grow.

When I was a little girl;

Around seven or so.

I was given a small book;

A yellow smile aglow.

Though it was a little thing;

A seed was planted here.

I remember to this day;

That someone really cared.

You get tired at the fair;

Exhausted from the fun.

But you have fond memories;

When all is said and done.

 Susan Y Nikitenko

September 4th, 2011

It's been a while since I've ridden any rides at the fair.  The majority of my time is giving out the gospel message along with my family. But one of theses days I'll go just for the rides and the
car derby. 

There is so much I could say about the fair.  I can say, the most exciting thing about the fair is when I get to witness to others about Jesus.  When you see the light come on in their eyes.  When they understand for the first time how much Jesus really does love them.  That's the best time ever.  Because your heart rejoices.

Question:

Someone told me the smile book  has been around for fifty years or so.  I just assumed they were right.

Does anyone know for sure how long Amazing Grace Missions has been giving out those little books? 

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