Butterfly Vuela

Category: encounters

  • Don’t Go Off Track!

    Don’t Go Off Track!

    We are sitting on the park bench in my garden and have warm cups of coffee. It is a nice start to the morning. We chat and sip for a while. I turn to the Master Gardener and say: “Thank you for such a pleasant start to the day Lord!” “You are welcome!” We are partaking in very aromatic and quite delicious cinnamon rolls. “Lord feed me today and give me the bread and milk to share with others” “Granted.” I sit and receive.

    Something that got my attention yesterday and today is the Lord showed me Goshen and it is a reminder that if we are his people we dwell in this time in Goshen and his protection and provision is for us!

    Of course in a time of exposure in larger areas of our governments and churches, everywhere actually, it works into our daily lives. It is important to remember who we belong to and who loves us. Jesus is our everything. We can then put the proper boundaries with people who insist on staying in their toxicity and let new roots be established. This is what I am looking for in my plant that was repotted. I realized it had lost a bunch of the little roots and so it will take a bit of time to reestablish them and this is how it is in my garden and life. I must let new roots grow, sometimes these things happen and we must let go! As I was dealing with these new boundaries I was speaking about earlier, I saw “Return to the Main Line!” In the midst of attempted chaos to undo my boundaries the Lord was telling me to get back to doing what he needs me to do and focus on him and that. It helped me to not get caught up and off course. Sometimes we just have to head straight back to the main things so we don’t go off track!

  • Aid to Stay Standing!

    Aid to Stay Standing!

    The last two days there has been a stillness in the air. It has given me reason and time to pause and be still and to keep praying.

    I was diverted from the scriptures I am reading and lead to Joshua 7 and 8 today. I could have easily moved past this and gone to where I am currently reading, but I paused and read. Joshua had no idea that the commandments of the Lord for their previous battle, had been broken. They had some one spy out the new territory they were to take and it was small so they didn’t require as many men as the last. They went out to battle confident, but quickly faced defeat and shame. The Lord showed them that someone had taken and hidden things from Jericho under their tent. This required all the people to make things right. After they dealt with this treachery the Lord sent them to battle again and gave a good strategy which lead to their triumph. This is a big lesson for me. In order for us to win the small and large battles, there must be proper alignment in our lives with the Lords ways. We can not go on yesterdays instructions or wins alone, we must let truth in and get new strategy. Lord unless you lead us we can not win. Expose places we have harbored or tolerated things you have not allowed for our lives. Reveal all disobedience in our lives and homes! We need aid in this time to stay standing and to gain the ground you have for us!

    I was in the Center of My Garden and my natural surroundings joined into my encounter today. “Good morning Lord! I love you!” “I love you!” We smile and I breathe. “Lord I have brought a potted plant to you that was recently repotted. It isn’t looking right. What can be done for it?” “Pray!” “Yes Lord!” It seemed to be doing well and instantly sprung to life after repotting. Soon after a couple leaves had to be removed and this morning it seems to be languishing. I prayed a good while and I know the revelation will come. This is important for more than one area of my life.

  • Mysteries to Uncover!

    Mysteries to Uncover!

    “Good morning Lord!” “Good morning my love!” “What a beautiful misty morning it is here!” We are in the Center of My Garden. “Yes,” he smiles, “There are mysteries to uncover in Me and in your garden. Shall we explore?” “Oh yes Lord!” And we are off looking around for the Father’s Mysteries.

    I paused to reflect this morning and found that months ago I had been given scripture and mysteries about my own life. I understood them and believed them at the time, but they were for now and going forward. May we never stop uncovering the mysteries in Jesus, our own lives and all of creation!

  • The Spell is Broken!!!

    The Spell is Broken!!!

    I am in the Center of My Garden this morning. I worked through the outer garden and then the personal space for hours already. I have asked the Master Gardener to meet me here now. I smile and he folds my hands in his. We exchange our greetings and stand in silence a while. “Lord, you were always the One and Enough! The enemy of my soul set out crafty plans against my life. I did not know how to get out. I am yours One and Wholly again! What a wonderful life and eternity we will share going forward. Thank you for coming to me at such a young age, seeing all the treachery aimed at me, produced in me, and eventually through me, but not abandoning me. I forgive myself and all others. Will you lead me now? I am following!” “Yes daughter!” And I begin to sing “My chains are gone…Amazing Grace!” The spell is broken!!!

  • Don’t Be Afraid!

    Don’t Be Afraid!

    “Lord, I love you! Shall we walk, rest, and enjoy the garden today?” “Yes,” and he takes my hand. I just want to be with you! I want to look into your eyes.”

    I had a fitful sleep last night. And just as I was getting sleepy I saw a little picture of a small wolf head, it was a color, but I can not give that away, for some it is too much information. It made me realize the spirit behind some of the warfare around me. Then a while later I saw a larger white wolf. This further confirmed what has been going on around me. Just when I feel asleep I awoke again because I had to write something else down. It was highly annoying because of lack of sleep, but now I see the wisdom in it and it was wise to sacrifice more sleep. I heard a well known minister giving a sermon. I leaned in to listen to his message and his statement surprised me. He said: “Don’t be afraid, they have turned on you!” Now this was funny in an ironic way. And I have laughed over it several times today. You see it was brilliant and perfect and very much true. It gave me the wisdom I needed to see more clearly and in saying not to fear it also means to not be in confusion. It is funny because the irony of a sermon that was delivered in an inspiring way saying oh don’t be afraid and then they have turned on you. So it was helpful and funny and one could wish it to not be true, but it is! If I had not woken up to write it down, I would have remembered some but not all and I needed every word just the way it was spoken. It was a good insight to a rather painful day of lessons learned. I am glad that later in the morning the above happened with the Master Gardener, it made for a wonder start to a new day. Thank goodness he is with me in the storm!

  • Just the Beginning!

    Just the Beginning!

    Today I am walking in the outer part of my garden. I am grateful for the beauty and tranquility. I pause to pick a yellow daffodil. I then pick up the pace through the personal space in my garden to the Center. I am desiring to meet with the Master Gardener this morning. “Good morning Lord,” I say as I hand him the flower. “Good morning Krista, thank you!, he receives my gift. “Lord, yesterday did not go as I planned or thought. What happened and can we enjoy the fruits today?” “Yes we can and we did yesterday too. It was just the beginning. There was much progress in resisting and choosing my ways.” “Oh you are right. Thank you. Thank you for the growth. In the past things would not have been put down and the wrong fruits would have been planted. Thank you!” I smile with thanksgiving and in my broad brimmed hat I pick up my flower basket to pick more “fruit” of our labour.

    As the day has gone by we have partaken of much fruit, flowers and many other fruits. I am so grateful for his work in me! He is so patient and constant!

  • Take these Burdens!

    Take these Burdens!

    As I enter the Center of my Garden, I seek the Master Gardeners help right away. “Lord, please take these burdens I carried. They are not mine to carry and some are not mine to carry alone.” “Please help me to keep growing and keep proper boundaries. I trust the work you are doing and I know you see all. I yield to your working. Will you help me to not be deceived or confused? I want to be steady like you!” “Yes, now lay those burdens down at my feet and let’s get to the real work for today!” When he spoke there was a sparkle in his eyes and joy in his voice. And just like that I am reassured that he sees and hears me, that he really is working all things for my good. “Thank you Lord. What are we working on today?” “Joy and fruitfulness, let’s pick some fruit, shall we?” “Oh yes Lord.” And I let the sunshine in!

    Something I want to share with you is all of this has been a process. I have been working through the first bit of this even late into the morning. I have just begun the working along side him now and can see the fruits will be enjoyed later today!

  • Sweet to be Counted a Friend!

    Sweet to be Counted a Friend!

    “Holy Spirit you are quiet this morning, or is it stillness?” It has made me draw closer and pay attention. I have a pleasant smile on my face and in my heart. “I anticipate your touch this morning.” The stillness of the Holy Spirit is what lead me to press in and look and listen closely. It eventually entered my physical surroundings to were there was no sound outside, not even a passing car.

    After a pause I enter the Center of my Garden. “Good morning Lord, I love you!” “I love you,” he says with depth and passion. “Lord, is there a tear in your eye?” “Yes, Krista, there is.” Would you share what is on your heart with me? Is there a better question I should ask of you this morning?” “Pray!”, he commands. “Yes Lord!” We have been tilling the ground while we speak. And I get stuck in and join him at a more focused pace.

    As the Lord spoke to me today I had the knowing that I was to begin by praying for the peace of Jerusalem, this was the first thing on his heart. Then I moved into other places and peoples and prayed for various things. I got a personal point to pray on next and as I listen I know there will be more. It is wonderful to partner with the Master Gardener. And how sweet to be counted a friend. May we continue to grow that we might mature into great friends of our Lord!

  • Instruction!

    Instruction!

    “Good Morning Lord,” I say with a big smile. I look up into his eyes. “Good morning,” he smiles back. At the sight of his eyes and smile and I am put even more at ease, even in my body. Thank you for your touch, and your guidance. I need greater discernment and wisdom too.” “You are welcome and they are yours.” “I take a moment and receive them. “Lord is there any instruction on the Center of my garden today?” “Yes, pray and continue to prepare by my leading.” “Yes Lord!” “Lord is there any instruction for the personal space in the garden? And what about the outer space in my garden?” “I do have some instruction for those. Will you follow my lead and promptings today?” “Yes, Lord.” “Lead on and help me not to be spinning my wheels on distractions and get myself off on what you are not building and doing!” “I will” And it is time for coffee and fellowship before the days work begins.

  • Steady on!

    Steady on!

    “Good morning Lord.” “Good Morning Krista.” We share a smile. “What needs attention today?” I noticed I have had need of encouraging myself. “Help me not to quit. Help me to quit on the ways that are not helping or yours!” “I am and will continue to!” “Thank you! You are working all things for my good!” “Yes!” “Lord I yield the plan for my entire garden to you. Give me the wisdom and steps for the Center, the personal and the outer part of my garden. Now what do you have for us to do today?” “Let us continue on in all the good works we have been doing. Steady on, my joy is your strength!” “Amen, thank you Lord- Yes!” And as I get back to work I am grateful the Master Gardener is working with me!