DECEMBER 13

Colors Shades of red and green; Red My Mind/Feeling Lucky Green/Bashful White Neutral Value of Concentration: O Bethlehem, you know me. Memory Verse: The earth cries out for Christ, Our Savior! Good Morning, ABBA, Father, As the birth of Christ comes near, we cry out! Praise you, ABBA, for sending your son, Jesus, The Lamb of God. The color red symbolizes the blood of Christ.  The color green symbolizes resurrection. We cry out in praise! He was born, performed 1000’s of miracles, not even documented, was crucified, rose from the dead, and ascended to the right…

DECEMBER 6

Colors: Colors of wealth are silver, gold, and copper. Silver Fox/Hollandaise Gold/Mustard Seeds Value of Concentration:  I am wealthy in Christ Jesus. Memory Verse: Riches of righteousness and wisdom pour over me. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, The Christmas Season is upon us. The mentioned colors sparkle and represent the arrival of the King of heaven and earth I am rich. I am the Daughter of the King.   I am an heir to eternal life.  My name is written in The Lamb’s Book of Life. I am justified by Grace, through Faith. It is a…

NOVEMBER 29

Colors: Magenta, is the color that represents contentment and cheerfulness.  (Smartcoat) Dragonfruit/Sprinkles/Celebration. Value of Concentration: I am content in The Lord. Memory Verse: Bless me with contentment in every situation. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, What does it mean to be content? The dictionary  defines it as ..happiness, satisfaction. This morning as I sip my Cup Of Fancy (Heath Bar Decaf), I am content spending my morning devotional time with you. Shades of lavender and magenta are present in my room; they satisfy my soul and spirit. Life throws so many difficulties and stresses in our direction. Raising…

NOVEMBER 22

Colors: Yellows represent purification/ Blues signify God’s healing. Joy Yellow/Mrs. Peacock Blue/Waterfront Blue Value of Concentration: My disappointment opens the door to his plans. Memory Verse: Your perfect plan is already in place. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, This morning, my purple..white polkadot teapot is steaming with Lavender Lemon hot tea. There is definitely an ambiance to our relationship.  How I love to create a space for the two of us; to soak in your presence and listen in the stillness for your love, guidance, and direction. How often, when trauma, sadness, stress, decision making, come…

NOVEMBER 15

Colors: Brown-stability ,green-nurturing,white and blue-loyalty.. are the colors that represent family. Vintage Redwood Brown, Feeling Lucky Green, Bella Luna White, Waterfront Blue. Value of Concentration: We are his offspring! Memory Verse: Praise You, My ABBA,  for making me your own! Good Morning, ABBA, Father, Here I sit in my War room, getting ready to spend a special time with you.  Sipping my Cup of Fancy (Highland Grogg with heavy cream…Yikes the calories) I am so blessed to have this personal relationship with You. ABBA, I love your sense of humor. As a child…

NOVEMBER 8

Colors: Shades and tints of red represent struggle and revolution. Lobster Boil Red/Mulled Wine/Peony Neutral Value of Concentration: Struggling in a chaotic world. Memory Verse: You keep me grounded, Lord. Good Morning, ABBA, Father The colors that I reflect upon today are fall colors.  They represent passion, energy, and love.  However, they can also represent, confusion and chaos. As a retired educator, I can’t imagine teaching in a district that places Woke agenda on small children. In modern terms, Jesus said,” Those who lead little ones astray and harm them, will be accountable to God…

NOVEMBER 1

Colors: Indigo and Violet are the colors of Redemption, Spirituality, and Passion: (Smartcoat) Cabana Blue/Periwikle in Time/Orchid breeze… Wow! What a palette of color!!! Value of Concentration: He redeems me. Memory Verse: The Lord smiles upon me. Good morning, ABBA, Father, Fall will soon be turning into winter.  The colors are beginning to fade.  I am now in my lavender War Room with my tree of lights. My purple lamp is lit, and candles that exude fall spices are glowing. The Lord smiles upon ME??? You gotta be kidding me.  Back in the 50’s…

OCTOBER 25

Colors: Representations of love: Red My Mind/Bordeaux/Frose Value of Concentration: He knows my heart. Memory Verse: My heart is yours, my ABBA. Good Morning ABBA, Father, Colors abound on the farm, and the surrounding country area. The leaves of red, yellow and orange, will soon be fading into a winter genre. This morning I am sipping my Cup Of Fancy: a pot of cinnamon spice tea. As Autumn is in full color, the aromas of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking spices fill the air. I am thrilled that I live in the area that has the four seasons…

OCTOBER 18

Colors: Shades of reds and pinks symbolize love and the softness of God’s love. Watermelon/Moxie/Early Frost Value of Concentration: I tried and I tried..but He still loved me in my imperfection: FINALLY I REALIZED, I DIDN’T HAVE TO TRY….HE PAID IT ALL! Memory Verse: I am righteous by faith. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, The denomination in which I was raised, placed a lot of guilt on a young child. I can remember saying to God,” So I’m not worthy …AGAIN?”  IT WAS A NEVER ENDING BATTLE.  Back in the day…

OCTOBER 11

Colors: Reds and colors of fire represent passion and leadership. Heatwave Red/Guava/Sanibel. Value of Concentration: Show me the way. Memory Verse:  I will follow you, My Lord and my God. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, Emotional upheaval from depression scatters one’s brain. “Father, I want You to act in my behalf, to guide and heal me!”   “I want it now!” These were the words I screamed at You so often, as I was coming out of the darkness from severe postpartum. ABBA, I remember telling my Farmer,”You know what you’re going to do for your…

OCTOBER 4

Colors: Shades of yellow: Joy/Lemon Curd/Apricot Value of Concentration: I am enlightened and shine in your presence, O Lord. Memory Verse: May your light shine through me. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, The weather is cooling down, and now I have to close the windows on the porch, as I write. However, Your “Sonlight lives within me; throughout snow and sunshine. Your love warms me, as I sip my Cup of Fancy, (Peach Tea) using one of Granny’s teapots. I am blessed that I have been given many spiritual experiences. I don’t feel that I’m very…

SEPTEMBER 27

Colors: A palette of reds and oranges represent ownership. Smartcoat Colors-Red My Mind/Coral Sunset/Cotton Candy Neutral Value of Concentration: You are not your own. Memory Verse: You own my heart, O Lord. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, The colors of fall are beginning to peek through the leaves. Their visages of reds, oranges, and yellows, burst forth as the season begins to change. As I sip my Cup Of Fancy, (Irish Breakfast Tea) I am still in Your Presence. The weather is getting cooler. My  writing time on the porch, will soon be moved to my War…

SEPTEMBER 20

Colors: The Green Ribbon is the international symbol of mental health awareness. Pistachio/T-Rex Green/Kimono Neutral. Value of Concentration: Put on the mind of Christ. Memory Verse: Transform my mind, O Lord. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, How I praise You for Your Holy Word! Thank You for teaching me that I can control my thoughts. By putting on the mind of Christ, demons and lies from the evil one are exposed and destroyed. In making my thoughts soggy with your Holy Word, You taught me how to decipher truth from the lies of the world and the media…

SEPTEMBER 13

Colors: Earth tones symbolize pathways. Sprout/Inchworm/Key Lime Value of Concentration: God will guide my paths. Memory Verse: Take my hand and lead me, O Lord. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, One the greatest wisdoms that I learned from my Mother and my Granny was the following:  God has a plan for your life. Yes, ABBA, you planned the following for me. As I was teaching at the Baptist Preschool,  God was rebuilding my life.  Previously in the public School System, I had been an Art teacher for three years. We then had had two sons, and…

SEPTEMBER 6

Colors: Peaceful blues and purples. Smartcoat has some beautiful colors to help illustrate today’s devotion: Waterfront Blue/Orchid Breeze/Lavender and Lace. Value of Concentration: Rest in the colors of the sea, and sky: cast your cares upon HIM! Memory Verse: Holy Spirit, lighten my load this day. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, This morning, as I sip my Cup Of Fancy(Lavender/Lemon Hot Tea), I am beckoning the colors in the morning sky to bring peace to my mind. Lavender, orchid, and sky blue, bring serenity to my spirit, as Spa Music gently rolls in the background…