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Category: A Cup of Fancy

OCTOBER 26

Colors: Joy, Tuscan Sun and Tortilla – These are all SmartCoat colors and are colors of self-worth and joy. Value of Concentration: Becoming Worthy. Memory Verse: Spirit of Worthiness, Fill me to the brim. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, In the denominations, in which my friend Gracie and I were raised, we were always striving:– Do this and God will love you.– Do that and you will be forgiven.– Follow this rule, and if you don’t, it’s a mortal sin and you’ll go straight to hell.– If I forgot to confess that sin…

OCTOBER 19

Colors: Heatwave Red and Acai Purple – these are both Smartcoat colors. These colors speak of love, strength and overcoming trouble. Connect with a neutral such as Bashful White or Nottingham Grey. Value of Concentration: Troubled: Love That Never Fails Memory verse: Your unfailing love surrounds me. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, As waves of color grace the farm during harvest, I realize how you have colored my world. My life has been a work of art: yes I am an artist, also. Since childhood, color has defined me. Shades of blue represent some of my troubled past and health issues…

OCTOBER 12

Color: Root Beer Barrels – dark gray/black)represents shielding or protection. Accent: Red My Mind – a snazzy red for passion to pop the black color. Twist the color with a Nottingham Grey for a neutral or use Bashful White. Value of Concentration: He Shields Me. Memory Verse: Shield me with your Love, Oh Lord. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, As I sit with my Cup of Fancy, my 3 Lab puppies are at my feet. We sit on my big, country porch, as harvest ensues. My fur babies: Sadie and Petie (Chocolates), Bama-White; they are my shield. They…

OCTOBER 5

Colors: Blue/Green Colors-Siesta Key and Just Jaded. Add a neutral Sea Mist and you have a beautiful color collection for clothing or décor. Soak in the Spirit with these relaxing colors. Value of Concentration: Soak Your Mind In The Spirit Memory Verse: I inhale the Holy Spirit Good Morning, ABBA, Father, Fall is closing in upon us, harvest is at full throttle. Combines are whirring through the cornfields, as they rasp the crops into huge grain trucks. As I soak my mind within the realm of your Holy Word, I await your harvest: the rapture of your…

SEPTEMBER 28

Color: Clear Skies Blue – a light blue that represents learning. Addent Color: Tidal Wave Blue -is a darker shade that can represent paper and ink. My writing/craft room is painted in these two colors. Value of Concentration: Seek Him and Learn his wonders. Memory Verse: I meditate on your wonders, Oh Lord. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, As I sit upon my big, country porch on this beautiful autumn morning, I sip on my Cup of Fancy, eager to spend time with you. When I was a Kindergarten Teacher for years, I tried to have at least 15 minutes with…

SEPTEMBER 21

Colors: Pumpkin Patch Accent Color: Yellow Joy Value of Concentration: He Rescues Me. Memory Verse: He enfolds me with gentleness. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, Lord, waiting for you sometimes is often hard. As we seek and pray, we want our problems solved “NOW!” LOL! At my age, I truly understand that you don’t operate that way. You are not a God of limitations. However, your time is always the perfect time. You see the big picture; whereas, we have no clue what the future holds. My son has been waiting for his situation to be solved. It will be…

SEPTEMBER 14

Colors: Shade of Red – Mulled Wine: this is a strong red that relates love and commitment. Accent Color: Smitten: this is more of a pink shade. Value of Concentration: I Am Precious to Him Memory Verse: I am his Beloved. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, Fall is on it’s way, and summer is coming to an end. I have even gotten out some Autumn Decor. As my Mom and Granny before me, I love decorating for the holidays. We all loved to entertain, decorate, and use a plethora of color within our environment. It was not overload, but very…

SEPTEMBER 7

Colors: Frose Pink/Something Blue/Bashful Neutral Colors for a Sweet Baby girl or boy. Value of Concentration: Celebrate Life/Pray For The Unborn Memory Verse: He knew me in the womb. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, There are so many women who pray to become mothers; however, they have trouble conceiving. Illegitimate pregnancy abounds, due to poor choices. My nephews are adopted, and have become amazing parents. They have touched so many lives toward the positive. Their children continue to bless so many lives and are disciples for Christ. It’s amazing once you realize that God’s thoughts towards…

AUGUST 31

Colors: Shades of pink: Moxie, Watermelon, Frose. These are feminine shades that exude the love and gentleness of God. I can almost feel his presence as I surround myself with these soft colors. Value of Concentration: You Are In The Holy Hands of God. Memory Verse: Engulf me with your Love, Oh Lord. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, As I was being formed within the womb of my mother, You were there at conception. You knew me. I was engulfed within your Holy Hands. Life is so sacred. Unfortunately, there are many in their selfishness, who don’t see it that…

AUGUST 24

Colors: ”Green with Envy”…represents idols and possessiveness; Envy and Medusa Value of Concentration: Remove Idols/Materialism Memory Verse: Lord Jesus, give me strength to remove sinful idols. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, The world surrounds us with idols. As the media explodes with evil politics, liberalism, and socialism, theyouth are becoming brainwashed. Especially, if there is no relationship with you. They will buy into whatever belief is placed before them, that seems to be “Cool.” Everything can become an idol; food, sex, drugs, porn, lying, gossiping, shopping, clothing, makeup, your career, an unhealthy relationship, money, video games, technology. As your…

AUGUST 17

Colors: Envy Green and Seafoam. Both colors represent the value of being able to forgive quickly. These colors can be used in a summer outfit, or would really brighten a room. Value of Concentration: I Can’t Forgive Myself Memory Verse: Through Grace, I am PURE in his eyes. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, As I sit on my big country porch, sipping my Cup of Fancy, I am blessed, taking in the view of your creation. The corn is growing tall, and glistening in the sunlight: bowing to You..the Alpha and Omega, as the wind caresses the leaves. The…

AUGUST 3

Color: Bordeaux Red..represents the blood Christ shed. Accent Colors: Cliffhanger is a light brown/beige which represents the wood of the cross. Bella Luna White expresses joy in the Resurrection. Value of Concentration: “It Is Finished!” Memory Verse: I choose to begin a New Life in Christ. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, As I sit upon my big, country porch, this warm August morning, iced tea is my Cup Of Fancy. I have alsoadded a few blueberry scones. The sun is beginning to spread heat upon the morning clouds. In fact, later on this morning, I may have to go…

JULY 27

Colors: Moxie Pink and Heatwave Red(Smartcoat) Colors of pink and red speak of love and compassion Value of Concentration: Relationship verses Religion Memory Verse: My “Relationship with Christ,” is the only path to salvation. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, As I drink in my Cup of Fancy, it might be iced tea or coffee, on which I am sipping, since we are having a heat wave. Today’s value of Concentration: Relationship verses Religion: WOW! This topic was huge in my adolescence. Catholicism before Vatican II in the 1950’s was Rules! Rules! Rules! Do this, and He’ll forgive…

July 20

Colors: Caribbean Ocean Colors Mermaids Tail, Saltwater Taffy, Up In The Clouds-a neutral light gray. What a peaceful line of décor colors! Value of Concentration: You are my Hiding Place. Memory Verse: I hide within the secret dwelling of the Holy Spirit. Good Morning Abba, Father, On this beautiful July mornig, our farm is getting a retreat from the heat. A so badly needed rain is beingpoured upon us. It awakened me this morning with the thunder and lightening. Now it is a gentle mist hovering over the land. As I sip my Cup of Fancy (Lavender Iced…

JULY 6

Colors: Pumpkin Patch Orange is obtained by mixing red (flesh) and yellow (trials). The result is a color of fire which represents the Fire of God, deliverance and passionate praise. Accent colors: Uncommon Ground Brown is an earth tone. Meld in the neutral Peach Bellini. This is a beautiful arrangement of colors. Value of Concentration: Passionate Praise and Thanksgiving. Memory Verse: My heart sings to My Lord and My God! Good Morning, Abba, Father, This morning my heart sings the following song:Shout to the Lord all the Earth, let us singPower and majesty, praise to the KingMountains bow down…