Butterfly Vuela

Tag: Center Garden

  • I resisted!

    I resisted!

    “Good morning my King,” I bow. He takes my hand, smiles and we walk together. We are looking at what needs attention today. He is talking to me and pointing things out.

    1Peter 1: 6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,

    It has been a day of resisting the flesh and the enemy, resisting that hard heartedness, and at the same time I have had to continue to set my forehead like flint and not back down. It is so very important to me to have grace, not judge and remain loving from my heart, but I am learning a new stronger way to stand and love. I found myself going very low before the Lord and speaking to my own heart to remain in love, then I had to resist emotion and tell the enemy I would not turn back or back down. I will not operate out of shame, guilt, codependency or bitterness. I feel like the entire gamut of emotions was pushed at me hard today. I can say I resisted and I am still standing. This is a good work God is doing in me. It was anything to change my stance, direction, turn me back, or stop me hearing from the Master Gardener. I am grateful it didn’t work.

  • A treasure, my Treasure!

    A treasure, my Treasure!

    “Good morning Lord. It’s gonna be a bright sunshiny day!” “Indeed it is!” We begin to walk. “Lord I let go of what I expected and I look to you. Help me to speak to the vision you have.” He smiles and looks into my eyes. “Your pain will be turned into joy, just as mine did.” “Thank you Lord for the honor of a little suffering and the joy and for being yours. You are truly a treasure, my treasure!” “I love you Krista!” “I love you Lord!”

    James 5:11 Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord-that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.

    It isn’t straight forward, the healing from narcissistic abuse. And not all relationships are as toxic in the system so learning new boundaries and not having a hardened heart is a bit tricky. I have found it comes down to my surrender, to the Lord and humility with a whole lot of trusting him and obeying even when I don’t understand. I love my life and the journey. God will use it for good! It has been a painful and sad day, but already the joy is taking over.

  • Let go Now!

    Let go Now!

    “I will enter your gates with thanksgiving in my heart. I will enter your courts with praise…”, I enter with a song and gladness of heart. “Good morning my love.” “What are we about today Lord?” “There is pruning to do and a little sowing too. Let go now of what you expected and I am leading you!” “Yes Lord!” And we get to work!

    Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

    Today I had to let go further of what wasn’t working in my vertical garden. The good news is what I recently planted is working. So I let go what needed more sun and I am trying something I planted before in one pocket and a container. I also planted more of what is working. I just had to let go further. It is okay and I am pleased. It may have taken 3 rounds of planting, but I feel like it is good for my area and circumstances. I had not ever had the pleasure of growing where I live and it is shade so I have had much to learn and I am. Being patient with myself, but constant is also needed in my life. Good life lessons!

  • Off to the Ballpark!

    Off to the Ballpark!

    7/18/26 I enter the Center of my Garden with a thin light filled robe with blue blossoms scattered on it. “Good morning my King”, I take a breathe, “Good morning, I love you”, he smiles and takes my hand and holds it next to his cheek. I sing: “I have decided to follow Jesus… no turning back!” We dance a while. “It is a day of rest, my love. I will lead you forward in what to do today. Keep praying!” “Yes Lord!”

    7/19/26 “Good morning Lord.” “Good morning Krista.” We embrace. “Lord will you go to the game with me this morning and speak to me?” “Yes let’s go!” And we are off to the ballpark, (from my room of course)!

    While at the game we took a little break and I want to share a link to a short we listened to from Joni Eareckson Tada. This is a wonderful reminder of what God looks to do for us and that our suffering matters to his heart too: Christ’s Joy at His Return https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QFaOxRkxfHE

    I am learning the value of following his lead and just spending time with the Master Gardener. I am realizing that my understanding isn’t so needed. He knows what he is doing and creating in and through me. I just need to trust and follow!

    James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

  • Then do It!

    Then do It!

    “Good morning Lord,” I smile and hand him the bouquet of white lilies that the Holy Spirit suggested I bring to the Master Gardener. “I love you Lord! I let go of my concerns, heaviness, and fears. I place them at your feet.” He smiles, “It is a new day after all Krista. It is a good day. We have spoils to reap and work to do, shall we begin?” “Oh yes Lord!”

    When I see certain numbers I am often drawn to scripture. I want to share one with you. Often it is 12:12, but then as I paid attention I began to see 12:11 and I it took a while for me to realize the scripture before the 12:12 was being highlighted. Today I saw both back to back so I want to share Romans 12:11-12 with you. It is a good reminder for me and a great idea to follow. Romans 12:11,12 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; Sometimes we just need to do the next thing in front of us or be reminded to continue on in the first and foundational things. When that is all that is being asked of us, may we not think it a small thing, but something we can do and then do it!

  • Leave the Striving!

    Leave the Striving!

    I ask the Holy Spirit to prepare me, I put on the robe of humility, he helps me with putting it on. “Good morning my King,” I smile and bow. “Good morning, look up at me my love. You are being taught, lead, refined ,and all is well. You may leave the striving at my feet. It is so good that you have kept coming back to me for help and wisdom. It is alright. I love you and you are growing in wisdom and discernment. You please me and you will continue to.” “Yes Lord, thank you! May desire not cloud my discernment, or wisdom, or receiving from you. I lay down all! You are my portion Lord, and that is enough and all!” “There is work to do today my love, but let us rest in the Father’s love this morning.” “Yes Lord, I need to be saturated in it!”

    Psalm 34:32: The LORD redeems the soul of His servants, And none of those who trust in Him shall be condemned.

  • Like a weaned Child!

    Like a weaned Child!

    “Good morning Lord, like a weaned child I have quieted my soul. What is on your heart and agenda for us today?” “Come to me and let me further quiet your heart and I will hold you. It isn’t easy to transition, but all is well.” I look up and smile, “Thank you!” “As you let go I will provide and lead you.” “Okay Lord, I do!”

    This was a good reminder for me this morning: Romans 14:17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

    The joy of the Lord is my strength. It is ok to have some pain and sorrow in the transitions. I definitely will not settle here, but it is important to pay attention to it and process it. Then it is ok to smile, be brave and enjoy the day! that is what I am making up my mind to do now. Denial usually lands one in over reaction eventually or a repeating of the same cycles, so facing things and sitting a while is a great idea. The Master Gardener is so good at amending our lives and gardens. I am so glad I do not have to do this life alone! Give us fresh oil today Lord, the oil of gladness!

  • 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!