Butterfly Vuela

Author: butterflyvuela

  • Guide Me!

    Guide Me!

    “Good morning Lord! Would you guide me in placing my resources in the places you are building and working in. Show me what is distraction, even if it is a good thing.” I went on to ask for the things he had told me to ask for yesterday. “I pray for the peace of Jerusalem!” “I am leading you, follow me!” “Lord make my heart soft and my forehead like flint.” “Keep near me, my love, I am working in you! Let us continue to plant today!” And we get to work, with a smile!

    Psalm 37:7-9 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him: Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret it only causes harm. For evil doers shall be cut off; But those who wait on the Lord, They shall inherit the earth.

  • Two Flints!

    Two Flints!

    We are working in the garden already this morning. Trowels in hand and a sifting of soil with planting, is in progress. “Lord I love you. Teach me today, guide me, open and close my mouth over this the Center of My Garden and the whole garden. Lord what shall I ask, what shall I know?” “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, and for wisdom, and emotional stabbilty, and spiritual clarity.” This I do right away. “Do not defend yourself, just follow my lead and keep working with me, intimately.” “Yes Lord, will you help me and keep me from distractions!” “Yes my love.” He puts his trowel down and reaches over to embrace me. What are we planting in the garden today? Roses and can we plant peonies too?” “Yes and yes!” “Beautiful, thank you!”

    Just as Isaiah 50:7 says I have made my forehead like flint, to stand against the enemies of God and not cave to their ways or fear them, Zechariah 7 also speaks of flint. This is an improper way of setting another part of the body like flint, though. The people set their hearts like flint against God, his people, and his ways. Verse 11 says “But they refused to heed, shrugged their shoulders, and stopped their ears so that they could not hear. May we have the courage and proper fear to do the first, I know I am setting my forehead like flint, but I have sought the Master Gardener’s help in removing stony hard places in my heart. Two flints which will you choose?

  • Permission to Pivot!

    Permission to Pivot!

    I wonder if you need the permission to pivot. I know I do. I am giving myself the permission to pivot right now. It hasn’t always been easy to let myself change and grow. Directions and actions need to change, at times, especially after wisdom or insight come. It is growing up and forward. I have already practiced this once or twice this morning and I know it is just the beginning. I began by weighing some options in a particular area of my life and then I went through what I wanted to do, needed to do, and what my emotions were. I ended up making a very good decision, but had to stay true to who I am and becoming and put my emotions in the proper place while maintaining my boundaries. It took a few minutes, but it is great evidence that God’s work is working in me! There are many reasons for holding myself captive. It is taught, it is learned, and it can be a survival tactic. Today I break out of the cycle and I am sure there is more to come!

    Isaiah 55:12 You will go out in joy and be lead forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.

  • Prisoners of Hope!

    Prisoners of Hope!

    “Good morning Lord!” “Good morning Krista!” “Thank you Lord for your work in me! I yield to you, would you help me too?” “Yes” he smiles.

    What ever we are facing in our lives right now may we remain His prisoners of Hope! This scripture just hit me right last night and this morning I am so encouraged by it and it is still on my mind: Zechariah 9:12 Return to the stronghold, You prisoners of hope. Even today I declare that I will restore double to you. I was also encouraged by the surrounding verses. I pray you would give over more fully to Jesus hope and all that means for you!

  • Fruit!

    Fruit!

    I walked by a tree and took of it’s fruit. And I see grapes growing on the vine. I take a bite of my apple and taste the sweetness. “Lord, there is fruit here!” “Yes daughter, it is good fruit!” “Yes Lord, shall I lay a table before you with honey and fruit?” “Yes let us enjoy!” And I get to work to serve the Master Gardener, who is always serving me and others.

    Exodus 13:21 And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so as to go by day and night.

  • He is for Us!

    He is for Us!

    “Good morning Lord,” I smile and fling myself into his arms. He chuckles and wraps his arms around me. “Would you give strength and purpose for the day?” “Yes, let us get to work. It is a good day!” “Yes Lord it is good and good to work beside you! I love you!

    A scripture that stood out to me this morning is Joshua 1:5: “No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. God is good and he is for us, may we be for him!

  • Quiet and Still!

    Quiet and Still!

    I walk into the Center of My Garden today and I smile. I look around and I am quiet and still. It is a beautiful time and a beautiful day, “Increase your Glory Lord!” And he smiles a knowing smile.

    It has been a painful day, but with much purpose. And that makes it all worth it! I am grateful for the morning I had with the Lord as I began to walk through it.

    Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. How true this promise is!

  • Picking a Bouquet!

    Picking a Bouquet!

    As I walk to the Center of my Garden, I am picking a bouquet of flowers to give to the Master Gardener. “Good morning my Lord!” “Good morning,” he smiles and I hand him the fragrant bouquet. “What shall we do today in our garden Lord?” “Pray and rest and receive my joy and strength more deeply. As we work lean into trust more and let go all!” “Yes, Lord, I know you will help me!” “I will.”

    Proverbs 16:8 Better is a little with righteousness, than vast revenues without justice.

    Are there truths you need to face today? I know there are for me. May we have the courage to face Him and get the intel and instruction we need and then may we rise up in obedience and displace the giants in our way!

  • Don’t Look for Comfort Alone!

    Don’t Look for Comfort Alone!

    I am preparing myself as I come into the Center of My Garden. I have asked the Holy Spirit to ready me. After all, I am meeting with the King and Master Gardener and I want to receive and fully be with him. I am putting on garments of praise, purity, and humility. I am adorning myself with quietness, trust, and the peace he has given me. And I put on a smile. “Good morning my Lord, I love you and how beautiful you are!” “Good morning my love!” We enjoy the fragrance of unity! “Purify my heart today Lord! Lord, I am concerned about betrayals and giving to the wrong people. I am desiring to face the truth, which is you, and see clearly with keener discerning of spirits and have proper boundaries. You have been speaking to me to treat people well regardless of what they do, for you see. I just don’t want to have improper ties, beliefs, or boundaries. I ask for wisdom with emotional stability and I let go!” “Thank you this is wisdom daughter. All will be well, keep following me and trusting my plan and process. Don’t look for comfort alone. I will lead, teach, and equip you to do all I need you to. Will you trust me?” “Oh yes Lord, only I need your help!” “You have it!” “Lead me in the work in my whole garden, let us make it the way that will invite your Glory more!” And we get to work!

    In the midst of a storm, in the middle of the night, I was reminded that the storm is not to be my main focus. Yes it is here, but my focus is on who is with me in the storm, Jesus. I got up singing “Dance like the weight has been lifted…” and believe me I did and continue to dance! My psalm today is 60, verses 4-5 stood out to me: You have given a banner to those who fear you, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah That Your beloved may be delivered, save with your right hand, and hear me. The next, verses 11-12: Give us help from trouble , for the help of man is useless. Through God we will do valiantly, for it is He who shall tread down our enemies. What promises we have from God, what wonders he shows through our lives!

  • You don’t need Gimmicks!

    You don’t need Gimmicks!

    “Good morning Lord,” he smiles and places my hair behind my ear. He loves me! “I had read something just before my time with him and in this moment my mind wanders back to it and then I ask him about it. “Lord is there an act of giving or step I can take to bring the increase I need?” “He quickly replies, “Krista, I will supply your every need, you don’t need gimmicks or to twist my arm. I am most willing to care for and bless you, even with increase!” “Yes Lord, I trust you to provide and guide me. Take ways from me that are not of you. Expose lies, I want to please you and lead me in acts of obedience as you wish!” “I have and will, just keep growing daughter!” “Yes Lord! Is there anything on your heart that you want to share with me?” “Let us just be together today and work with me!” “Yes Lord!” And I am so willing to follow the Master Gardener.

    Acts of wisdom and obedience are good and to be done, but over all we need a healthy relationship with Jesus over all else. He will supply all our need, we need to put him first!

    A scripture that stood out to me today is John 10:28-30 “And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.” I know I needed to declare and remember this today for others as well as myself!