Butterfly Vuela

Tag: Center Garden

  • 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!

  • Break Out of the Cycles!

    Break Out of the Cycles!

    “Good morning Lord,” “Good morning Krista!” “Lord here I am to worship, here I am to be one with you! What is your plan today?” “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!” “Yes Lord!” And I do. “Lord would you also pour out your Glory on me, my household, and the whole world?” “Yes, I will.” “Thank you!

    This morning I was brought back to a scripture and theme I began to talk about on 4/9/26. The scripture that stuck out to me today was 2 Kings 17:33: They feared the Lord, yet served their own gods-according to the rituals of the nations from among whom they were carried away. This scripture was speaking about the people that got brought to live where Israelites had been removed. The people were taught about God and how to serve him but they served the gods from their pasts and culture, though their gods did not do the wonders that made them have to learn how to serve the God of the Land they were moved into: The God of all creation. Today I was reminded that it can be tempting to not fully deal with and come out of idolatry. Sometimes we have grown up with traditions and familial things that need to be broken and left behind once we get the wisdom. If you look at previous chapters, the children of Israel had kings who, even if they were serving God, some did not, they didn’t serve him and him only. Today I am more determined to fully break out of the cycles and move into all that God has for me.

    On 4/9/26 I also wrote about a languishing plant in my garden. I have some more insight on that today. I am going to write here what I originally wrote that day, some of it may be redundant, but it is the way things are flowing today: Todays work entailed some new plants and a very important letting go of the languishing plant. I looked at it and realized there was nothing I could do. And so as 2 new plants that have merged have come, one has gone and I am ok with this. Not all our plans and efforts go the way we hoped, but the efforts and learning are never lost. It wasn’t easy to see this the other day or more fully today. I had to just let go! In this I realized I have had all the info I need for some other decisions I have needed to make. I have just been trained to let my emotions override discernment. Well, I am growing too! I learned to stay small, to settle for crumbs from others, but my pot has been too small and it is time for me to be uprooted and planted a fresh.

    This brings me to the scripture I was reading in Mark 4:1-12. It is the parable of the sower. The ground my languishing plant was planted in had become like small rocks and the roots had dried in with them. I needed to get rid of the soil and add new soil to the new plants.

    For the plants and my life, the soil of our hearts is very important. And for me I was shown a hidden area in the Center of My Garden where generations had hidden soil that was unusable. I am currently working with the Master Gardener to dig it up, and replace it, so I can plant new there just like the new plant I have from the two. I have to leave ways that are idolatrous, serving of an idolatrous system and containing. The Master Gardener has a free way to his planting and life. I will grow much better in his soil! And I too have become one with him.

  • In My Joy!

    In My Joy!

    “Good morning my King,” I burst into the Center of My Garden, straight into his arms. “Good morning daughter!” “Your joy, Lord, is my strength and song! What shall we do in the garden today?” “Let us work together today in my joy and let us enjoy these daffodils that have sprung to life!” “Yes Lord!”

    My psalm today is 56. It is a good one to read. I will share one of my favorite verses from it: 11 In God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? And there are those of us and some we know that we need to declare this scripture over. Thank you Father for your promises and that they are yes and amen, not fickle!

  • Contentment!

    Contentment!

    Upon entering the Center of My Garden, we look at one another, the Master Gardener and I, and smile! No words needed, just love and breathing in his fragrance. I sit with him a while and he holds me. “I love you,” I whisper. He replies softly, “I know .” And this raises the level of contentment in me! Greatly!

    “I know you are working Lord, in All things!” “Indeed I am! Watch me bring perfection.” “I am Lord and will! Thank you!” I must sit a while now.

    2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; And where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. This is a glorious scripture and a very personal one. Let us walk out the liberty that was paid for that is for us!

  • Happy Yom Hashoah!

    Happy Yom Hashoah!

    Why is it happy…because Israel lives: Am Yisrael Chai! I love Israel and the Jewish people. My Father God taught me how precious they are. They are the apple of his eye. It is not only them that are precious, but as a first born among siblings, they have born the brunt of many things and they serve as a reminder of the faithfulness of God. When we see his care of Israel, we know he will care for us too! They are blessed and will always remain so. I wonder if you know the blessings they are each day. There is no other people like them, and may the body of Christ, the Church continue to grow up in maturity into sons and daughters of our same Heavenly Father. I pray for the peace of Israel of Jerusalem and our countries too!

    The Scripture that stands out to me today is Psalm 53:4-5 Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge, Who eat up my people as they eat bread, And do not call upon God? There they are in great fear where no fear was, For God has scattered the bones of him who encamps against you; you have put them to shame, because God has despised them. God puts the enemy against us to flight and the next verse 6 says: Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When God brings back the captivity of His people, Let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad. This verse speaks of what has happened and Israel is back from captivity, may we be brought out of our captivity too! There is a part we are waiting for still, for Jesus the Christ to return to Zion! That day will come and may Israel cry out for his return!

    In the Center of My Garden this morning with the Master Gardener: “Good morning Lord!,” I smile. “Good morning Krista!” “Lead me in the work in the Center of My Garden and the personal space and outer garden. It is Spring and new growth is here! Help me clean up and set in order a new, each area!” “Amen, daughter!,” he has a glimmer in his eye! “Let us enjoy the work today!” “Yes Lord!”

  • Stay Close to Me!

    Stay Close to Me!

    “Good morning Master!” ” Good morning my love.” “I will need your help to grow in this time.” “Yes, you will and you will have it. Only stay close to me.” “Yes Lord, thank you! Lord take my hand and walk with me.” “I have taken your hand in mine and I will carry you at times too.” “Yes Lord, thank you. My eyes and my full heart are on you!”

    You showed me yesterday that I will need help to not get derailed on this next turn. Help me stay on track. Let my whole life bring you Glory!” “What work shall we do in the garden? “Let us rest and pray and do some maintenance, then the pace will quicken.” “Yes Lord.” I am wearing a broad brimmed sun hat and I have a pair of secateurs in my hands for pruning! It is a leisurely start to this day, but with intent, determination and because the Master Gardener is here, there is much joy!

    Isaiah 50:7 “For the Lord God will help Me; Therefore I will not be disgraced; Therefore I have set my face like a flint, And I know that I will not be ashamed.

  • We are Off!

    We are Off!

    I have just asked the Master Gardener to meet me in the center of My Garden. “It is a lovely bright day Lord!” “Yes it is!” What will todays events entail?” I must say that before I could ask this, I had looked up to see him wearing a fisherman’s yellow rain hat and slicker! Ha ha ha, this made us laugh and smile!” “Lord you bring joy!” “Yes!” It is then I realize there will be rain, there will be joy and adventure! I am putting on my pink slicker and hat to match! “I am ready Lord! Let’s go!,” and we are off!

    Perhaps there are “fish” to catch and bring in. That is one of the important fruits to be gathered in that is chief in the Master Gardeners mind!

  • An Engine and a Caboose!

    An Engine and a Caboose!

    I am entering the Center of My Garden with praise this morning! At the same time I am quieting my soul. There is something that needs to be addressed, but it is not for this moment. I am dancing and praising with my tambourine. There is much rejoicing today. I am joined with others and the Lord is dancing and rejoicing along with us. Even the flowers are rejoicing! I sing: “Our God reigns! The King is in our midst, he is clothed in righteousness and glory. Praise the Lord! We worship you in the beauty of your holiness!”

    Originally I had wanted to share more specifics, but it won’t help either of us. Here is what is godd to share today:

    I was watching something and I noticed something peculiar, a train had an engine and a caboose and that was it. The engine had one word written on it and the caboose had a couple. These brought meaning to me on a statement I had just made to the Lord. I can not share the statement, only that he answered my statement and questions and that more will be revealed to me further. I worked through some things and a short time later I was shown that small train had a change to it, but this I must keep to myself. There is so much insight for me for now and the future. I pray you would follow his leading and open your eyes to his communication. It makes life far more enjoyable and fruitful!!

  • Like the Jedi!

    Like the Jedi!

    3/28/26 “Good morning Lord!” “Good morning love!”, he smiles back. “Would you purify my heart, my mind, will and emotions? Sanctify my imagination and cleanse my filters? Please purify all my motives for I am yours!” “Done!” “Thank you! I need fresh oil and I ask for more joy!” “Receive it!” And I do. “What is on your heart?”, I sing to him. He sings back, his voice is lovely, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, of Israel!” “Yes Lord,” I sing back and I do!

    3/29/26 I asked the Lord to meet me in the Center of My Garden. “I am praying,” he announced and so I join him!

    A long while later: “Lord is there anything I need to know or do today?” “Let’s walk and talk and do a little work today. We can enjoy the entire garden.” He is smiling as he speaks. “Oh yes Lord, thank you!” “I love working with you!” “Me too!”

    From this morning 3/30/26: “Good morning Lord!” “Good morning daughter!” “Lead me in prayer today!” “I am!” Then the scripture from Isaiah 56:7 and Matt 21:13 came to me: “My house shall be called a house of prayer. The increased prayer the last few days has proved to be much needed. It is always best to do as the Master Gardener directs. He sees everything!

    I want to share something on my heart from when I awoke this morning. As I was waking, I remembered something from my younger days. It was bothering me and was something I have already dealt with. I asked the Holy Spirit what was going on. I asked this because I felt that there was a reason for it. I quickly realized that he was leading me to close doors in my life and family. What I remembered is Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft. And witchcraft opens major spiritual doors that lead to so much pain and turmoil. Though I had dealt with this memory before it was used to bring me to repent for rebellion in my bloodline and my own life. When we face extreme pain and rejection etc. from the enemy of our souls it can lead to rebellion. Now I want to tell you I learned the proper type of rebellion long ago. Like the Jedi, I too rebel against the enemy and this world, but not God and his order. So I repented and realized that God is doing a quick, good work to shut the door on the enemy! How I and we need this! I wanted to share because I know that Jeremiah 29:11 is true, but we must do our part and kick the enemy out and repent.