Butterfly Vuela

Category: Encouragement

  • A fresh Sowing!

    A fresh Sowing!

    “Good morning Lord. It is a bright and cheery day!” “Yes my love,” he smiles and chuckles. “Lord The Center of My Garden looks different. It has been pruned more than I originally thought we would do.” “Yes, there is change and there is growth.” “True, I am excited for the summer blooms!’ “Me too! Shall we continue our work?” “Yes!” And we set off to water and plant.

    Ephesians 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

    The vertical garden I have has gone through a big change. I found that there is not enough light for even the partial shade plants to grow. A fresh sowing of seeds has already taken place and I am hopeful for the new growth. I will have to be patient. I have been able to keep a few plants and hoping to see some better results from them, but time will tell! It took me a few days to uproot what was planted, I did not want to begin again, but I would have lost a lot of time and more resources and it is okay.

  • Let’s do This!

    Let’s do This!

    7/11/2026 “Good morning Lord,” I say as I twirl into the Center of My Garden. He takes my hand and helps me dance a little longer. “Lord you add grace upon grace to my life.” He does a slight bow and smiles. “Thank you, will you continue to beautify my life?” “Yes I will. You are beautiful my beloved. Shall we continue this dance?” And I hold out my hand and we do.

    1 Peter 5:10,11 But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

    7/12/26 “Good morning Lord, I love you, I love you so!” “Good morning, let’s keep walking forward.” “Yes Lord!” “There is a good work ahead to be done. Let’s do this!” And we will!!!

    Hebrews 3:13 but exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today”, lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

  • Begins with a little Green!

    Begins with a little Green!

    “Good morning Lord.” I smile and draw closer to the Master Gardener. I draw in even closer to see what he is doing and I begin to work with him. “The work we are doing today will be made plan soon, just continue to follow my lead.” “Yes Lord.”

    Titus 3:3 For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another.

    Oh how good it is to be patient and let the Lord work in me and in others, should they choose his way. I am glad to be corrected and taught and to remain faithful to Jesus first and foremost. He still does miracles and this process in me is proof!!! Just when the time seems far spent or the pressure seems to be producing nothing a surprise! It begins with a little green!

  • Rise Above!

    Rise Above!

    “Good morning Lord! I came here this morning with an emotional limp. I have decided to look away from it and seek you for all. Now I forgive, myself first, then another. Now I choose your better way and maturity with healing. Now I choose to rise above and be your daughter. Now I choose the life you have for me. Now I choose that abundant life you paid for. Now I choose you Jesus! I choose you!” As I spoke more and more the Lord began to laugh with joy!

    ‘You turned my morning into dancing!” “Yes I did. That is what happens when you look to me and let go!” “Hallelujah!” I have laughed then cried from joy. What an unexpected relief. I am gonna breathe in this moment a while. Once again the Master Gardener has surprised me with delight. I sing: “I’m yours Lord, everything I have…” “Let us continue our work in the garden Krista. There is much pruning needed, follow my lead, I will show you.” “Yes Lord!” And we set back to work.

    Ecclesiastes 3:11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.

    It took some more struggle and wrestling as the morning went on. Pruning has been done and clarity has come. Life changes and the Master Gardeners help is needed to begin again, new. I had to stay close all day for I could not tell on my own what needed the pruning and how to let go! It is more than trusting in him, it has been trusting his plan too!

  • Strength to Stand!

    Strength to Stand!

    “Good morning Lord, I love you.” “Good morning Krista,” he smiles. I sing: ‘I am free to run… I am free to live for you… ‘ Thank you Holy Spirit for answering my prayer and singing the answer through me!” “You are welcome Krista, I am always here for you. And I love you as well.” “Oh precious Holy Spirit, thank you. I am humbled and grateful! Hallelujah!” I am a bit undone and sit in the moment. The Holy Spirit was helping me prepare to enter the Center of My Garden and I had sent out a silent prayer. “Lord thank you for your help in all my garden. I need it!” “Let us continue on in our good works Krista. All is shaping up nicely.” “Yes Lord, I repent, would you help me to rid myself of doubt and unbelief?” “I am, now follow me!” “Yes Lord!”

    Zechariah 9:16 The LORD their God will save them in that day, As the flock of His people. For they shall be like the jewels of a crown, Lifted like a banner over His land-

    The work has been profound and I see the Master Gardeners steadfastness, and work has produced much! He has given me the strength to stand and I am in Awe!

  • Grace and Plan!

    Grace and Plan!

    “Good morning Lord.” I proceed over and into his arms and remain pressed against his chest. “I love you,” I whisper. “And I love you,” he tenderly replies. I need to stay here in this moment for a while. I sing: “Take away the veil…” We still hold one another, but make a little room between us and I look up. “How might I please you today?” “Pray and follow me, I have not left you as an orphan.” “Yes Lord and yes. Thank you. I surrender, lead on.” And he does. Sometimes a reminder that I don’t need to twist his arm or work my way into his grace and plan is needed!

    1 Corinthians 1:25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

    I am facing some issues in my vertical garden. They were reasons that kept me from moving forward to even beginning one, but I am seeking his help with this and I am overcoming. I am glad I began. I have overcome some issues with it already. I am hopeful these new issues will be brought into resolve too. It is not the garden, it is the circumstance it is in. This is a bit like my life and courage and joy are needed. A whole lot of surrendering outcomes is good too!

  • It is the Yielding!

    It is the Yielding!

    “Good morning Lord,” I smile. “Here I am Lord.” “Good morning, follow my lead this morning. Look to please me and satisfy my longings and will for you.” “Yes Lord, yes. Thank you for clarity and quieting the noise!” He smiles: “You are most welcome. Now shall we get to work?” “Oh yes!” And we do!

    Well it is one of those days where my eyes are opened and clarity is here. This is good. There has been pressing through the noise and struggle and a willingness to see the truth and yield to the Lord in it all. I have decided to see and not be confused. I will trust the Master Gardener in the process. I found some issues in my garden and the Center of My Garden and today all I can do is make a note and ask for help. Help is on the way! I believe it is the yielding that is the most important, followed by seeing the issues and not ignoring or fixating on them. I am growing and that is what is important right now.

  • Rebuild!

    Rebuild!

    “Good morning Lord, how I love you! I ask for the peace of Jerusalem and the deliverance of the United States of America! I sing: “Oh the Blood of Jesus…” I do not see the Lord, but I hear his voice. “Krista, come deeper I am waiting.” I walk deeper into the Center of My Garden and he is waiting for me, sitting and relaxed. “Thank you Lord for beckoning me to come deeper.” “You are welcome.” I sit beside him. “Lord, I trust you. I need your love, truth and acceptance to fill me. I let go all the unnecessary things today. Fill me to overflowing Lord.” And he does.

    Galatians 5:13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

    I took a suggestion from a brother today and asked the Lord a question. The question is not as important as the answer, for you. What I heard was “aftermath”. The storm has come and gone and there is a time of clean up and great change. I look around and though clean up and rebuilding have begun, I hardly recognize a thing, even myself. This is both okay and good. Who knows how things may go and how the new will shape up, but the Master Gardener has a rebuilding plan and it just might be new construction completely. I am excited as the clean up continues. The sun is bright, the Lord is by my side building with me. It is a good day!

    As things continue to be uncovered and dealt with in the United States of America, God’s plan will come to pass as we choose it and his way. Happy Independence Day America, 250 WOW! God bless America!!!!!

  • Come back Often!

    Come back Often!

    I am in the outer garden taking time to breathe and prepare myself. I have asked the Master Gardener to meet with me in the Center of My Garden. I realized I need to let go and be stiller inside, so the Holy Spirit is helping me. I could come to him just as I am, I would just have a hard time receiving, so I take pause. I let go of my agenda and will for my day. I release all anxiety. I then enter: “Good morning my King!” He smiles, “Good morning! It is a beautiful day!” “Yes Lord it is!” “Come away with me and when you leave this place today, come back often. You will need it today.” “Yes Lord!” And I focus on Him.

    It has only been a few hours since my encounter and I am glad to have remembered the instructions I received earlier. He knew how the day would go and the needs I would have. What a wonderful reminder!

    Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. Against such there is no law.

    The above scripture is a good reminder and wisdom not just for us to follow after, but it is a good indicator of fruit in those around us. Often times we can be controlled through compliance with scripture like this, but is the one controlling abiding by these toward us? Yes we should abide in these, but open our eyes to truth so we do not stay believing and perpetuating disfunction and abuse. My eyes are opening and I want to be a better fruit inspector. How about you?

  • Surrendered Your Way!

    Surrendered Your Way!

    “Good morning Lord!” “Good morning daughter,” he smiles. He slowly takes my hand, I look from our hands up into his eyes and say: “I love you! I am captivated by you!” We drink of love. “Walk with me today, I see you have surrendered your way, and will to me today. That is good.” And just like that we begin our day together.

    Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with my eye.