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Browsing Tag: #Holy Spirit

APRIL 24

Colors: Reds and purples represent a sound mind/strength/courage. Zinsser/Smartcoat/ Sangria/ Dusty Orchid/Sugar Rush..to pop a neutral Value of Concentration: Allow The Holy Spirit to control your thoughts. Memory Verse: My thoughts are one with The Spirit. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, You are amazing, Father. As I sit here on my porch, and the rains are coming, you can literally see the corn begin to turn a deep green. We have not had rain for almost a month, and are in desperate need of a good soaking. Taking in my surroundings, You speak to me: “Little…

APRIL 17

Colors: Aqua is the color of soul/blues are the colors of spirituality and inner peace. Zinsser/Smartcoat/ Ibiza Aqua, Siesta Key, and White Bay…to pop a neutral. Value of Concentration: I Claim the Unseen. Memory Verse: Holy Spirit, I feel your Presence. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, It’s a bit cloudy this morning, and the spring rains will be welcomed, to ready the ground for planting. As I sip my Cup of Fancy from Granny’s China (Green Mountain Pumpkin-splash of cream) I create a special ambiance between us. Our time together, in Your Presence, is…

MARCH 6

Colors: Blues-calm/Waterfront..Purples-courage of overcoming worry/Viola…Neutral-Iced Orchid Value of Concentration: Worry and fear melt in the presence of the Word of God  Memory Verse: I claim the constancy of calm, as my mind is infused with The Holy Spirit. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, Thoughts of spring are beginning to brighten my persona. Anticipation of sun, green everywhere, the scents of freshly cut grass and new mown hay…can’t wait. This morning my Cup of Fancy is Lemon Ginger HotTea, with a spot of sweetener. Are you in a situation, that…

FEBRUARY 28

Colors: Green and White are the colors that represent guidance Zinsser -Smartcoat/ Green Envy, Parakeet Green, Butter Cookie, Cream Puff.  Value of Concentration: He infuses my mind for direction. Memory Verse: Infuse my mind, Holy Spirit, and guide me. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, This morning as I remember the wisdom and guidance of my granny, I am sipping a huge glass of orange juice, mixed with a dash of cranberry juice, over crushed ice. She’d laugh and say, “Now there’s a Cup of Fancy!  All of that vitamin C will perk you up, and open your mind…

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…

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…

AUGUST 30

Colors: Shades and tints of orange represent motivation. Smartcoat Colors) Mambo/Fall Fest/Sanibel. Value of Concentration: Out of the ashes I rise. Memory Verse: The power of The Holy Spirit motivates me. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, WOW! “Outta the ashes I rise!”  No truer statement describes my life, my growth, and recreation through Christ. Tribulation is awful….however it brings perseverance….and perseverance brings deep faith! A family member has been going through legal turmoil for the past two years. At first, it brought an unspeakable amount of tears and stress to the entire family.  Talk about…

MAY 17

Colors: Yellows are the representation of pure joy. Lemon Curd..Hollandaise..Neutral Cream Puff. Value of Concentration: Joy in the morning. Memory Verse: The Holy Spirit fills my soul with joy and color. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, On this beautiful, sunny morning, I seek joy from the Holy Spirit. Even if my, prayer/reflection time is 10 minutes before I walk out the door, it is enough time to empower my thoughts throughout the day. I seek joy in the morning; so are your morning thoughts and prayers, so goes your day. A few minutes each morning in your Word…

MARCH 29

Colors: Black sets boundaries. English Saddle ,Nottingham Gray, and Parasol Light Gray are beautiful colors from SmartCoat. Value of Concentration: He watches over my every thought, word, and action. Memory Verse: My Shield is the Holy Spirit! Good Morning, ABBA, Father, Spending time with you, each morning before I begin my day, filters my thoughts, words, and actions to glorify you. As I sit with my Cup of Fancy, before I begin my day, may your Holy Words set the theme and patterns that occur throughout. Knowing that you are within me to watch over me, frees my spirit. This…

MARCH 22

Colors: Blues for rest..yellows for intelligence. Smartcoat.com has some beautiful colors… Icebreaker Blue..Field of Butterflies and Creme Brulee Yellows. Value of Concentration: Thoughts that transcend the world. Memory Verse: The Holy Spirit….be my thoughts. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, Sitting with my Cup of Fancy (my fav/Green Mountain/Dark Magic Decaf), I watch as the rain falls over the farm. I can’t be on my porch, as of yet. Therefore, I’m content to be in my upstairs “War Room,” with my tree of lights. I am typing at my huge desk, that my…

JANUARY 4

Colors: Siesta Key Blue/Ibiza Blue. These are both SmartCoat colors and both represent hearing, speaking, and seeing things clearly. Add on Buttermilk as a neutral (another SmartCoat color). Value of Concentration: EPHATHA….BE OPENED to the fullness of The Holy Spirit… within mind, spirit and soul. Memory Verse: May my mind be opened to the will of The Holy Spirit. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, A new year presses upon us. Isn’t it funny how you just had me type the word,”Presses?” With the chaotic world situation, it feels as if the weight of the world is placed…

NOVEMBER 30

Colors: Shades of blue are used to treat illnesses and soothe pain. Tidal wave Blue is bold yet soothing, and accent with Clear Skies Blue. These are SmartCoat colors. Value of Concentration: Dealing With Pain/Healing Memory Verse: I BREATHE IN….the healing of The Holy Spirit. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, The Holiday season is officially upon us. As I cuddle up in my comfy chair with you, hot cocoa is the order of the day, for my Cup of Fancy. It is a season of joy, giving and healing. Many will be involved in festive activities. However, there are…

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…

JANUARY 27

Color: Tangerine-the color represents, happiness, adventure, releasing inhibitions Accent: Sea Foam Green-safety, stability Value of Concentration: Hidden Treasure Memory Verse: Your words are my hidden treasure, Oh Lord. Good Morning Abba Father, Here I am, just You and me, cuddled up on the couch with my Cup of Fancy. Many people have asked me what that exactly means. As I drink in my Cup of Fancy, I imbibe the many hidden treasures that you pour into my mind and spirit. I sip in Your Holy Word, and it warms my soul with delightful aromas of heaven. Years ago…