SEPTEMBER 1

Color: Mardi Gras; The color represents Splendor and Royalty. Accent Color: Add a neutral beige or cream for an outfit or home décor. Value of Concentration: Splendor Memory Verse: I am bathed in the Splendor of My ABBA. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, This morning sings of Your Splendor. The rays of the sun lead “a capella,” as they spray colors of yellow, orange, pink and purple amongst the blue horizon. Birds are nesting on the barn roof. I watch my three Lab Pups, wrestling outside my country porch. It is 7a.m. on the farm. My 300 year old…

An Update from The Erstwhile Acorn

Dear Friends, God takes me in many serious directions! As many of you know, I am in the process of writing my daily devotional entitled, A CUP OF FANCY. Beginning with the September 1st post, God The Father, is adding a small response. It was His idea. When these things happen, I know in my heart that it’s His decision, not mine. I am also working on my book THE ERSTWHILE ACORN. I’ve already had a publisher express interest, so we will see, where God takes me throughout this process. Sue CutlerFearless Faith…

AUGUST 22

Color: Scarlet; The color exudes the following: Love, Courage, Compassion, Energy, Passion, Caution, Encouragement Spirituality ..and…WISDOM. This is my Mother’s Birthday….AND SHE LOVED RED! AND…Sweet Ruthie would be 105 today! Accent Colors: Silver and Gold….Silver and Gold.. In God’s heavenly realm I can see her adorned. OK..Stop the Tears! Value of Concentration: Becoming An Heiress to the Kingdom Memory Verse: Praise God that I was raised by an Heiress! Good Morning, ABBA, Father, How blessed I am…how very blessed I am, that I was born to Ruth. Most people do not realize…

FEBRUARY 6

Color: Shade of Blue: Cobalt and Arctic/two vibrant colors of tranquility. Accent Color: Snow: This color has the slightest touch of blue. If you combine these colors, you could have a “WOW” of an outfit or décor. Value of Concentration: Peace Memory Verse: In the “Stillness,” I hear your voice of Peace. Good Morning Abba, Father, There are blizzard conditions outside Lord, the world has come to a complete standstill…..and your PEACE COVERS THE EARTH. Allow me to standstill and inhale your peace this day. Sometimes my mind becomes a whirlwind. So often there are outside forces…

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 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

Colors: Sherwin-Williams has some beautiful colors to go with today’s writing. Our main color is Forward 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. A pretty accent color… White Snow. It 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…

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…