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Sunday, May 31, 2026

🦉🌲 “Footprints on the Trail”

— A Song‑Style Prayer for Hooty & Hoot

(Original & New)

Verse 1
Lord, we’re walking through the forest,
Down a winding, whispering trail;
Sometimes our steps feel steady,
Sometimes our courage feels frail.
But when the shadows gather
And our little hearts grow pale—
We look behind and notice
Just one set on the trail.

Chorus
You carried us, You carried us,
When our wings were tired and small;
Your footprints on the trail, O Lord,
Show You never let us fall.
You carried us, You carried us,
Through the quiet and the gale;
Your love is in the footprints
On our forest‑wandering trail.

Verse 2
When the map blows from our feathers,
When the path is hard to see,
When we slip on mossy branches
Or get tangled in a tree—
You lift us with Your kindness,
You steady every fear;
Your footprints walk before us
To show that You are near.

Bridge
And when we meet another
Who feels lost along the way,
Let our story be a lantern
That lights their weary day.
May they see Your faithful footsteps
And know Your love is true—
For every trail we wander
Leads safely back to You.

Final Chorus
You carried us, You carried us,
When our wings were tired and small;
Your footprints on the trail, O Lord,
Show You never let us fall.
You carried us, You carried us,
Through the quiet and the gale;
Your love is in the footprints
On our forest‑wandering trail.

Susan Barker Nikitenko 2026© MBANNABENPBKBNMRMP-# 3029 G

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Saturday, April 4, 2026

🐑 Little Lambs Learn to Pray - Prayer

🐑 Little Lambs Learn to Pray

A Devotional “Every Day”

🌅 Every Day Begins With God

Little Lamb woke up early, just as the sun began to rise.
He stretched his tiny legs, blinked his sleepy eyes, and whispered,
“Thank You, Lord, for a brand‑new day.”

Little Lamb didn’t know what the day would bring — sunshine or clouds, playtime or chores — but he knew one thing for sure: every day is better when he talks to Jesus first.

Just like the song says:

“Ev‑er‑ry day, when the sun arises,
Fill us with praise,
For Your love shines always.”

Little Lamb learned that prayer isn’t something big or fancy.
It’s simply talking to God — in the morning, at sunset, and all the moments in between.

🌇 When the Day Winds Down

As the sky turned orange and purple, Little Lamb watched the sunset paint the hills.
He felt peaceful inside, because he remembered to pray again.

“Thank You, Lord, for being with me today.
Help me love You more tomorrow.”

And the gentle words of the song echoed in his heart:

“Ev‑er‑ry day, when sunset is painting,
Fill us each day
With Your loving ways.”

Little Lamb learned that prayer keeps his heart close to Jesus — morning, noon, and night.

📖 Bible Verse for Little Hearts

Psalm 55:17 (KJV)
“Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.”

Little Lamb smiled when he heard this verse.
“Jesus hears me every time I pray,” he said.
“And that means I can talk to Him every day!”

🌼 A Simple Little Lamb Prayer

“Dear Jesus,
Help me talk to You every day.
Fill my heart with Your love in the morning,
Guide my steps through the day,
And give me peace at night.
Thank You for hearing me.
Amen.”

Susan Barker Nikitenko 2026©

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

2026 New Lambs Book Coloring Pages

New Lambs Book Coloring Pages

Susan Barker Nikitenko 2026 ©

Thursday, March 26, 2026

🎶 GOD’S GATHERING TEARS Song

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All the Pictures Were Created By: The designer Susan Barker Nikitenko

🎶 GOD’S GATHERING TEARS

Verse 1

In the quiet of the midnight, when the world feels lone and small,
When the heart is bruised and trembling, and no one sees at all,
There’s a whisper in the heavens, soft as mercy drawing near—
God’s angel walks the shadows, gathering every tear.

Chorus

God’s gathering tears,
Every sorrow, every fear.
Not a moment goes unnoticed,
Not a cry He doesn’t hear.
In the bottle of His keeping,
Every drop is held so dear—
Hope is rising in the heavens,
For God is gath'ring tears.

Verse 2

When the lies of men surround us, and the night feels full of dread,
When the Outlaws of deception try to twist what truth has said,
There’s a light that breaks the darkness, and it drives away the fear—
For the Lord Himself is watching, and He gathers ev'ry tear.

Chorus

Bridge

No tear is wasted,
No pain ignored.
He writes them in His book,
He heals the heart that’s sore.
And when justice rolls like thunder,
And the broken rise restored—
We will see the mighty kindness
Of the Savior we adore.

Final Chorus

God’s gathering tears,
Every sorrow, every fear.
He will turn them into glory,
He will make the pathway clear.
In the bottle of His mercy,
Every drop is treasured here—
Joy is coming in the morning,
For God is gathering tears.

📖 KJV Scripture Inspiration

Psalm 56:8 — “Put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?”
Revelation 21:4 — “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes…”

Susan Barker Nikitenko 2026© MBANNABENNMRMPMPBKBPASTORGEO #1001e

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

🌿 THE SONG OF THE SPARROW Story Devotion

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🌿 THE SONG OF THE SPARROW

A Story of Truth, Being Real, and Becoming a Blessing

Jonas Reed loved early mornings.
He would sit on his back porch with a cup of coffee, listening to the world wake up. But what he loved most was the sparrow that perched on the same fence post every dawn.

The little bird never sang perfectly.
Its notes were uneven, sometimes sharp, sometimes soft, sometimes broken. But it sang with everything it had — full‑hearted, unpolished, real.

One morning, Jonas noticed something unusual.
A larger, more colorful bird landed beside the sparrow — a bright cardinal with flawless feathers and a smooth, practiced song. The cardinal sang beautifully, but it sang only a few notes before flying away.

The sparrow stayed.
And it kept singing.

Jonas smiled. “That’s me,” he whispered. “Not perfect… but still singing.”

He had spent years trying to be the “cardinal” — polished, impressive, put‑together. He hid his struggles, his doubts, his failures. He believed that being a blessing meant being impressive.

But the sparrow reminded him of something he had forgotten:

God is blessed by sincerity, not performance but give your best. God looks at your heart.

That morning, Jonas opened his Bible and read:

“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit:
a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.”
— Psalm 51:17 (KJV)

A broken heart.
A real heart.
A heart that sings even when the notes aren’t perfect.

Jonas bowed his head and prayed honestly for the first time in a long time.
He told God the truth — the fears he hid, the sins he carried, the weariness he masked. And as he prayed, he felt something lift.

Not because he was strong.
But because he was finally real.

Later that week, Jonas visited a friend who was struggling. Instead of offering polished advice, he shared his own story — His Failures, the doubts, the sparrow‑song honesty.

His friend’s eyes filled with tears.

“Thank you,” he said. “I thought I was the only one.”

In that moment, Jonas realized:

Being real didn’t make him weak.
It made him a blessing.

God wasn’t asking him to sing perfectly.
God was asking him to sing truthfully.

And like the sparrow, Jonas kept singing — not with perfection, but with sincerity that touched hearts and honored God.

🌟 THE GOSPEL INVITATION

The sparrow’s song reminds us of a deeper truth:

We don’t come to God with perfection.
We come with honesty.

The Bible says:

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”
— Romans 3:23 (KJV)

But God, in His love, made a way for broken, imperfect people:

“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.”
— 1 Timothy 1:15 (KJV)

Jesus died for the real you —
not the polished version,
not the pretend version,
but the honest, needy, searching heart.

And He invites you to come:

“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
— Romans 10:13 (KJV)

If you’ve never trusted Christ — or if you’ve been hiding behind a mask — you can come to Him today with a sincere heart:

“Lord, I know I am a sinner.
I believe Jesus died for me and rose again.
I trust Him as my Savior.
Take my life — real and honest — and make it Yours.”

God is not blessed by perfection.
He is blessed by truth.
And a truthful heart is a beautiful song in His ears.

Song Owner: Susan Barker Nikitenko 2026© MBKBPBNMRMPMPasstgeo #1001a

Thursday, September 25, 2025

🎶 Autumn Prayer - Song

"Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled."
— Matthew 5:6 (KJV)

🎶 Autumn Prayer

Verse 1

The leaves fall soft with peaceful grace,

Each one a prayer in time and space.

The morning air is crisp and true,

And all I want is more of You.

Pre-Chorus I’ve tasted joy, I’ve walked through pain, But only You can fill again.

Chorus Bless me now, oh Savior, hear my autumn prayer, Bounty I consider is knowing You are there. Not gold, not grain, not earthly store— But hunger met in knowing more. Bless me now, oh Savior, hear my autumn prayer.

Verse 2

My heart thirsteth for God—I long to know Him more,

Like rivers in the desert, I seek His open door.

The world may offer plenty, but none of it will do,

For all I truly treasure is found in knowing You.

Bridge Let righteousness rise like the morning sun, Let mercy shine till the day is done. I lift my heart, I lift your praise— In Jesus name and Holy ways.

Final Chorus Bless me now, oh Savior, hear my autumn prayer, Bounty I consider is knowing You are there. Not gold, not grain, not earthly store— But hunger met in knowing more. Bless me now, oh Savior, hear my autumn prayer.

Outro (spoken or sung softly) The leaves may fall, the seasons change, But You remain—my heart’s true range. Bless me now… oh Savior… hear my autumn prayer.

🎶 Autumn Prayer Final Verse & Outro

Verse 3

The leaves may fall, the seasons change,

But You remain—my strength, my aim.

Bless me now… Sweet Jesus… hear my autumn prayer,

With gratitude and love I lift Your holy name.

Final Chorus (reprise) Bless me now, oh Savior, hear my autumn prayer, Bounty I consider is knowing You are there. Not gold, not grain, not earthly store— But hunger met in knowing more. Bless me now, oh Savior, hear my autumn prayer.

Orchestral Outro (spoken or sung softly) You are my sunrise, my steady flame, My heart’s desire, my soul’s acclaim. Bless me now… Dear Jesus… hear my autumn prayer.

" Thank you God for your provision, your love and your light"

Owner Susan Barker Nikitenko September 2025© MBGEORGEPMNMRMANNABENKBPBCOPT#7

The Coloring Pages Can Be Used With This Lesson Only

Here’s a poetic and vivid description of a fall painting that brings Matthew 5:6 to life through color, symbolism, and spiritual longing:

🍂 A Painting of Hunger and Hope — Inspired by Matthew 5:6

The leaves on the trees are beautifully greenish blue. They are slowly changing to a bright new hue—amber, gold, and crimson—like hearts awakening to truth. Each leaf seems to whisper a longing, a quiet ache for something more. The branches stretch upward, not in surrender, but in yearning.

A winding path cuts through the forest floor, dappled with light and shadow. It leads toward a distant hill where the sun is rising, casting warm rays across the sky. The sunrise is not just light—it’s promise. The word Righteousness is etched into the path itself, glowing faintly as if lit from within.

To the left of the path, a child kneels beside a stream, cupping water in their hands. Their face is turned upward, eyes closed, lips parted—not in speech, but in thirst. The water sparkles as it pours through their fingers, yet somehow, they are not disappointed. They are being filled.

On the right, an older figure holds a bowl—empty, but expectant. Above them, a gentle hand reaches down from the clouds, pouring golden light into the bowl. It’s not food, not drink, but something deeper. Truth. Presence. Peace. The bowl glows as it receives what the world cannot give.

Scattered throughout the scene are symbols of hunger and thirst: a loaf resting on a stone, a cup nestled in fallen leaves, a vine curling around a tree trunk. Each one untouched, yet radiant—waiting for the soul that seeks.

In the sky, soft clouds drift like prayers. One cloud forms the shape of a heart, pierced by light. Another resembles a dove in flight. The heavens are not distant—they are leaning in, ready to respond.

At the bottom of the painting, in elegant script, the verse is written: “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” The words shimmer slightly, as if alive—inviting the viewer to step into the scene, to walk the path, to lift their bowl.

This is not just a painting. It is a parable in color. A visual prayer. A reminder that the deepest hunger is holy, and the truest thirst leads to God. In every leaf, every shadow, every sunrise, the promise remains: You will be filled.

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

I'm Working On My Additude = New Song

I'm Working On My Additude

(Chorus)

I'm working on my attitude,

Trying to live with gratitude.

I’ll ask, “Is this what Jesus Christ would do?”

Changing my tune, one prayer at a time—

With humility rhythm and rhyme.

(Verse 1)

When I’m grumbly, mumbly,a stomping my feet,

I stop and think, “Is this how love should speak?”

So I bow and pray, give it to the Lord,

Please let kindness be my final chord.

(Verse 2)

If I feel snappy, cranky, or blue,

I pray that Father God will help me through.

He shows us how to live with his grace,

So I’ll practice patience on God’s que.

(Bridge)

It's not always easy, I’ll admit,

Sometimes I’d rather throw a fit.

But Jesus is working change in me,

So I sing,I pray,off’rings bring.

(Repeat Chorus)

I'm working on my attitude,

Trying to live with gratitude.

Changing my tune, one prayer at a time—

With humility rhythm and rhyme.

Susan Barker Nikitenko August 2025©

 Susan Barker Nikitenko August 2025© MRMPBANNABENMBCOB^5454354

Monday, August 11, 2025

New Song "No Tude Please"

Rascalia's Song

No Tude Please

No tude, please—I’ve had my fill

Of stompy feet and voices shrill.

Let kindness rule where tempers fade,

And grace be more than just a trade.

No tude, please—let love begin,

With gentle words and patient grin.

A thankful heart, a peaceful soul,

With God’s blessing of self-control.

No tude, please—I need God’s hand,

To help me live just as He planned.

A cheerful heart, not grump or gloom,

Let joy rebloom and fill the room.

So if I pout or slam a door,

Lord, help me love a little more.

No tude, please—I’d rather be

A peacemaker in harmony!

Prayer:

Lord help me have the right attitude.

A heart of love and gratitude.

Help me to always be gentle and kind.

With peaceful words, never be rude.

Susan Barker Nikitenko

August 2025©

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Monday, June 16, 2025

The Grace Tree Project Is About Jealousy and Forgiveness Youth to Adult

The Tree of Grace – Meaning & Purpose

At its core, the Tree of Grace represents growth, forgiveness, and the renewing power of God’s love. In contrast to envy, which eats away at our joy (Proverbs 14:30), this tree reminds us that we are rooted in grace—and called to grow in love.

Each leaf on the tree tells a story:

A prayer of release (“Lord, help me let go of this jealousy…”)
A praise report (“Today I celebrated someone else’s win!”)
A Scripture promise (“Love envieth not.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4)

It becomes a living testimony wall—transforming envy into encouragement.

Here’s a visual representation of the Tree of Grace—

ready to be used as part of your dramatic reading or craft activity.

Name Tag or Decorative

You can encourage participants to write something inside the leaf like:

A jealousy they want to surrender
A celebration of someone else’s success
A prayer for a friend they once envied

Option 1: As a Closing Activity after your “Green-Eyed Monster” drama or song, invite students to write on green leaf cutouts:

Something they’re jealous of
A prayer asking God to help Then, place the leaves onto a large tree drawn or posted on the wall.

Option 2: Ongoing Devotional Space Keep the Tree of Grace up during a series of lessons on character and faith. Let students add leaves anytime they experience growth, forgiveness, or contentment.

Option 3: Artistic Interpretation Turn it into a coloring poster or stained-glass craft—each leaf colored in as students reflect on biblical truths about jealousy, kindness, and grace.

Susan Y Nikitenko June 16th 2025© MPMBKRYSTA ANNABEN PATCOLO

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Thank You Our Father In Heaven

Sunday, November 17, 2024

My Husky and Me

A Poem, Song, Dramatic Reading

This Writing is About a Child Being Raised in Alaska.

Sunday, January 7, 2024

The Lord Hath Spoken

The Lord Hath Spoken

Jeremiah 13:15

Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken.

We can apply Jeremiah to our lives because God has spoken to us. He has spoken to every person. Some of you may think that is not true. He has spoken to us through nature, He has spoken to us through scripture, He has spoken to us through others, He has spoken to us in our hearts. Just because you do not hear him does not mean that he has not spoken to you. The question is are you listening.

I read a children’s devotion today about a fishing trip. A father had taken his son fishing, but they were sitting there a while so the young boy was being loud and goofing off. His dad told him to be quiet because the fish could hear him. They moved to another fishing spot closer to the reeds by the shore.

He listened to his dad and sat patiently and was very quiet, after a while, the young boy felt a yank at his line, I caught one! he exclaimed, as he excitedly reeled in a pretty good-sized fish. "Good thing we were quiet." right Dad? "but dad, the fish doesn’t have ears. I was all worried about getting too loud and I didn’t have to be quiet, at all." "Oh, but they do have ears son, they hear you but they listen differently". He told him that fish have ears that they hear on the inside of them.

People have more than one way of hearing, we can hear what people say with our ears, and we can hear noises down the street with our ears. Some people can’t hear and use a hearing aid to hear. When you hear are you really listening or understanding exactly what you hear? The most important part of hearing is the hearing that happens on the inside of us. When we listen to our hearts by paying attention to what God is saying to us. God is speaking but are we really listening?

Hearing God speak to us through his Word and also to what he speaks to us in our hearts. Some people ignore what God is saying. The most important hearing is being able to hear what your heart is saying, when you’re a child of God, God speaks to your heart.

You can look inside and hear if you have heart trouble, if you are looking inside your heart you would hear the anger or discouragement, and then you start listening to God and remembering what God has spoken to us through his Word. God speaks to us and we hear with internal ears.

Mark 4:23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. God is talking about the internal hearing.

This kind of hearing is where you make a decision and you listen to what the Lord says in your heart and you follow him in your actions. Through all the things that go on inside our being, God speaks to us and comforts us through every internal struggle. We listen to him by reading His Word and also by listening to him in our hearts. Talking to God through prayer helps us to hear God and he hears us. God answers our prayers, we praise him and he speaks to our heart. We could have a bad attitude, then God speaks to our heart, then we listen to that voice. The voice that is heard with internal ears. If we have ears to hear then there is repentance.

Our Father in Heaven is gentle.

He speaks with a still small voice.

He loves us unconditionally:

So, in Him, we can rejoice.

The love of God is so sweet and pure.

God has spoken will you hear?

He gave His precious Son for everyone.

With a message will you hear?

Part 1

January 7^th, 2023

Saturday, May 6, 2023

Prayer From Heaven

No part of my songs can be used for any purpose other than to sing to God.

My tune my song.

Sunday, March 12, 2023

Help Us - Prayer Song

Help Us

Help us to love you, Lord.

With all our hearts and mind.

Help us to praise you more.

Because you are divine.

Help us to serve you too:

With motives pure and true.

Help us to give your Word;

To people who’ve not heard.

Help us to be the light;

To those who need you so.

Oh Lord, we pray to thee;

That you supply our need.

Help us to walk the walk;

Help us to talk the talk.

Trusting you all the way;

May you bless us today.

Susan Y Nikitenko

Psalms 108:12

Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.

Sunday, February 19, 2023

You Are Love

Father In Heaven,

You Are Love

As I look up and see the falling snow;

Hear the birds of spring still sing.

See the Sunday morning sun peeking through

Like the mercy that shines from you.

Your goodness brings us fresh oil to bless.

Your peace has touched our innermost.

Your love has given us strength to prevail.

In your power and strength, we shall not fail.

With uplifted arms, reaching up to you;

Our hearts desire your blessing.

Like children needing love and care from you.

With tears of joy or sadness too.

You know are mountain, you know our weakness.

In you there is nothing we cannot do.

No force on earth or galaxies above.

There’s nothing as powerful as your love

You are love.

And We love you.

Prayer

Susan Nikienko

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Our Helper Jesus Christ - Corrected

Corrections made

Reading / This is to help you

know how to read it dramatically.

Song Version - This is just here to help you

know that this song is singable. I'm not the greatest singer but

I can write songs and sing them.

Isaiah 40:31

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Teen - Young Adult

Sunday, July 10, 2022

Jesus Help Me

Lamentations 3:21-26

This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed because his compassions fail not.

They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.

The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.

It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.

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Sunday, May 31, 2026

🦉🌲 “Footprints on the Trail”

— A Song‑Style Prayer for Hooty & Hoot

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Verse 1

Chorus

Verse 2

Chorus

Bridge

Final Chorus

📖 KJV Scripture Inspiration

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

🌿 THE SONG OF THE SPARROW

A Story of Truth, Being Real, and Becoming a Blessing

🌟 THE GOSPEL INVITATION

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