FEBRUARY 4

Color: Lavender Magenta- Any shade of purple can represent judgement. Accent Color: Lavender Pink- to tone down the representation of being harsh. Value of Concentration: Being Judgmental Memory Verse: Teach me to not judge others. Good Morning…Abba, Father, I so need your help with this one, Lord, This is a hard one for me. When I see so many people making unwise choices that ruin their lives; I WANT TO SCREAM! The differences in value systems and morals are as different as day and night. When I see the slaughtering ofinnocent babies, it makes my heart sick. I MUST…

A Message from the Erstwhile’s Author

God’s richest blessings to those who follow me. I am in the process of being obedient to God, and creating some serious writing. He has lots to say though The Holy Spirit. Trust me, Sue couldn’t do any of this without Him. You will continue to get tidbits of my daily devotional entitled, A CUP OF FANCY. Plus there are two other projects that I am working on. All will be published in God’s Good Time. Sue CutlerFearless Faith…

FEBRUARY 3

Color: Pale Turquoise- represents commitment, serenity, intelligence, truth, loyalty. Accent Color: Silver-as in a jewelry accent- represents purity, divinity, surrender, blessedness. Value of Concentration: Commitment Memory Verse: I commit my life to you, Oh Lord. Good Morning…..Abba, Father, Committing One’s life to Christ is a choice that each person must do on an individual basis. Even though myfamily had its dysfunctions, they gave me Christ, as a child. I left Him a few times in my youth. However, HE NEVER LEFT ME…..Once He has ahold of you, He’ll never letyou go, He is committed to…

JULY 13

Color: Scarlet- represents taking ahold of something; having immediate impact. Accent Color: Redwood-represents wellness, strength, wisdom, longevity. Value of Concentration: To Anchor; to take ahold of Memory Verse: Your Word is an “Anchor For My Soul,”O Lord. Good Morning Abba…Father, You are my” Anchor;” the One who who holds me together during the storms. Due to m Anchor, I am strong,true and steadfast. I can’t imagine my life without You. Those who don’t profess their righteousness through the blood of Your Son, Jesus Christ, reach for elements of perversion to fill the holes in…

FEBRUARY 1

Color: Amethyst-represents conformity/peaceful, “I go along with the crowd.” Accent Color: Ultraviolet-represents nonconformity. Value of Concentration: Conform/Nonconformity holy will. Memory Verse: Heal our land, Father and envelop us with your love. Good Morning Abba….Father, I so need to know that your Holy Spirit carries me this day. There are instances at work, home, and even in the church community where Satan tries to come against me. Christians are being mocked, abused, and scorned in the world. The evil in the politics today want us to be silenced. If righteousness, goodness, conservatism and holiness do not…

JANUARY 26

Color: Electric Blue-The color is associated with the feelings of peacefulness and tranquility. Accent Color: Salt White-The color is associated with being translucent, clarity, and purity. Value of Concentration: Comfort Memory Verse: The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not want. Good Morning, Abba Father, There is no other verse within your Holy Word, that blesses me with Comfort, more than The 23rd Psalm.You are My Shepherd:*You guide me.*You protect me and keep me safe.*You love me.* You enfold me and gather me into your warmth and Comfort. As I concentrate on this verse…

JANUARY 16

Color: Fire Red- it is the color of The Holy Spirit. Accent Color: Porcelain White-it represents being translucent/to see through. Value of Concentration: Holy Boldness Memory Verse: May I speak love to others in Holy Boldness this day. Good Morning, Abba, Father, I come to you this day and ask, that you use me to bless those, that I come in contact with, using Holy Boldness.  This gift only comes, when you ask The Holy Spirit to indwell you. As I sit in peace with You, sipping my Cup of Fancy,(Pumpkin Carmel Spice Decaf..Crazy Cup…

JANUARY 18

Color: Mint Green- represents peace and generosity. Accent Color: Shades of Peach-signifies a feeling of warm friendship and caring. Value of Concentration: Generosity. Memory Verse: May my generosity serve others, in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Good Morning, Abba Father, Becoming a Generous Believer is placed upon us as a gift through The Holy Spirit. There are several ways inwhich one can be generous to not only fellow Christians, but also nonbelievers as well. Mint Green represents peace and generosity. This color can help to reflect the peace and warmth of this gift. One can…

JANUARY 14

Color: Pure Red- the color represents courage, passion, used to stimulate or create urgency. Accent Color: Spider Black- the color represents discipline,personal power, survival Value of Concentration: Being a Disciple of Christ Memory Verse: As a Disciple of Christ, many see Jesus, through me. Good Morning, Abba, Father, As a Disciple of your Son, Jesus Christ, I must live according to your precepts. As I wear the color red, or useit in a craft or decoration today, help me to visualize the love, courage, and compassion that is necessary to be adisciple. The word “Disciple,” is rooted in the…

JANUARY 13

Color: Periwinkle- a pale indigo color that takes its name from the flower. Represents serenity, calmness, winter and ice, sentimental memories and love. Accent Color: Ivory Lace White- represents purity and innocence. Value of Concentration: The Peace and Serenity of Purity. Memory Verse: Through the blood of Christ, I am pure inthe eyes of God. Good Morning, Abba….Father, On this beautiful winter morning, I see the colorful rays of of sunlight glistening on the morning snow. Shades of pink, orange, violet and purple spread across the horizon, as the sun welcomes the day. Only you could create such beauty…

JANUARY 7

Color: Fuchsia- This is a strong color of pink, which represents femininity, yet strength. It is a mixture of the Power of Red, the Purity of White, and the Sensitivity of Violet. Accent: Cream white can be used to accent an outfit or a floral décor. Value of Concentration: Strength Memory verse: I am strong in the Lord. Good Morning, Abba….Father I come to you in praise and thanksgiving. So often the stresses and anxieties of this life, seem to be more than I can bear. However, you have promised that if I stay within the realm of…

JANUARY 8

Color: Caramel-is a color of warmth, neutrality, nurturing, comfort. It is an earth tone that is paralleled with growth and solidity. Accent: Sky Blue—is a color that represents calm, peace,and trust. Value of Concentration: Childlikeness Memory Verse: I come to you, Father, with a Childlike Faith. Good Morning Abba….Father, This is your child, your beloved, whom you created to share the blessings of eternity. I reach out to you, Father in a childlike faith. I humble myself before you. I hear you whisper,”My Little One, know that you were created for a specific purpose. You…

JANUARY 6

Color: Orchid-it can represent self-reflection and spirituality Accent: White-purity/a cream white can bring warmth.Onyx or Ink black can represent authority. Value of Concentration: Atonement/Covered Memory Verse: I am forgiven, atoned by the blood of Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Good Morning Abba Father….It’s Me…Your Precious Daughter. As I sit in my “Place of Stillness,” I realize that I really have created an environment, for just the two of us. Now that my children are grown, and I’m retired, I have that special place. Remember…you deserve to create…

BLESS OTHERS IN SECRET

It’s Not About You Matt 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit (humble). The work of an unknown, good man is like a vein of water flowing hidden under ground, secretlymaking the grass greener. Thomas Carlyle I think of all of the unknown things that my parents sacrificed, in order for me to have a good life. Compared to what they had in the Depression as children, I was rich. My husband and I built a farm, my teaching career, and raised and educated three, strong, Christian, young men. We wanted more for our children, as well. However…

REQUESTING A TEACHABLE MOMENT

Becoming a Spiritual Warrior Psalm 116:17 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving and, call upon the name of the Lord. Col 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord, Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God the Father. Psalm 37:3-4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Is 41:10 DO NOT FEAR….for I AM WITH YOU. Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Surely, I will help…