Butterfly Vuela

Tag: faith

  • Joy level must Increase!

    Joy level must Increase!

    8/16/26 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

    I took the before mentioned scripture and walked through it with the Holy Spirit. It is what first came to me as I set my heart to enter the Center of My Garden and meet with the Master Gardener. Many things transpired through the night and I needed to not just ignore them, but also to not lean on my or anyone else’s understanding.

    The Holy Spirit helps me on with my robe of humility and I take a bunch of peach roses. I enter with a smile. I curtsy, “Good morning my love!” He smiles and throws his head back with a laugh of joy! “Good morning my love!”, and he takes the flowers. We dance together at his suggestion. The joy level must increase, I sense it is needed! I rejoice in His love and care. “Lord, I hand you these cares. What would you like to tell me or say to me this morning?” I ask for the peace of Jerusalem first, then I wait on him. As I close my eyes I see a heart. Before I saw it, he was telling me: Everything is going to be alright. I am caring for you, and I will guide you and provide for you!” We will sit a while, I need his ministry and then we will work in the garden!

    He is my everything. He is my healer. He guides me through the rough patches and unknowns. I have said yes to him and the path he has for me ahead. He knows what is going on and he sees the best path for my care. I hope you let his joy in today and I hope you smile and dance with him. As I typed out this post form days ago, today I am glad for the revisit and I have danced with him.

  • In the Beloved!

    In the Beloved!

    Today I was asking for a scripture and was lead to Ephesians 1:6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved. There is a lot of good in this verse. I was drawn to accepted in the Beloved. The word Beloved is from the Greek: agapao. I then cross referenced this to Matthew 3:17 And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” The word beloved here is the Greek: agapetos. And of course I think of agape that is in both of these words.

    Agape is a noun that means love as a state, concept, or quality. It describes the actual substance or identity of unconditional, high-regard, or sacrificial care. An example is God is love. There is no higher form of love. Agape is from God.

    Agapao is a verb meaning: To love actively. It is the dynamic action, practice, or choice of showing that high regard and commitment toward someone or something.

    Agapetos is an adjective meaning: Beloved, dear, or highly esteemed. It describes the recipient of that love- the agapeo is directed at. An example is this is my beloved son.

    If we look back at Ephesians 1:6 the Beloved, we see that God has not only accepted us but he agapaos us! And in Matthew 3:17 we see that like His Son, we are agapetos to Him!

    There is no higher form of acceptance or love. We are both the object of His love and the recipient of it. I don’t know about you, but I needed this today! If we are in Christ we are the Beloved and we are learning to love one another in this agape love! May we accept the love of the Father more fully today, then we can mature into all that He created us to be!

  • I trust you Father!

    I trust you Father!

    As I stepped out the patio door and rolled around tending to my vertical garden, I looked up while moving it and there was a small grey bird opening and closing his eyes. He looked sleepy, he had tolerated a lot of noise and movement from me without stirring. He did not move or seem to be in much fear. He did move to the side of the outside of my patio after a while. And he seemed curious and didn’t move as if injured. I put a little lid filled with water to drink. I came back later to collect the lid and I decided to be courageous and go onto the grass and there at another corner of the house I saw the bird. He stayed put as I tried to bring the water closer until just at the last minute. And I did get stuck in the grass for a brief moment. Then he quickly moved all the way back in front of my patio and further into the grass. Now he looks like a sitting duck and his tail is up and blowing in the wind. He is very much alive, but I can clearly see he is injured by his hobble.

    I have always loved birds, I get that from my Mom and Father God! It is not a sparrow and reminds me of a small dove. I have been able to help birds before. I have prayed and I know how much God cares for this bird, so far there is nothing I can do. There is another who has identified with the birds reactions to help. It is interesting how we are all together unhelpful at times with our own help and could be rescue. Sometimes the idea is not to rescue but to trust our loving Father, with animals and people. Our rescue may be impossible, or cause further harm. I have thanked God for that bird and my eyes and ears are open to the prompting, just in case I can help, but I must move on and let go in many ways. And so I shall! I am learning. Maybe sometimes we can allow for shelter to be taken around in the spaces we have been given and that may be all the help that can be offered.

    I have gone looking out the window and see that bird is there. I asked: “Father is there anything I can do or is it his time to go?” He asks me to pray so I am, and tears are beginning, which tells me there is more to this story. I trust you Father!!! I am learning to say: “I love you and I let you go.”

    I went back to look out the window and the little guy has moved. A big dog and it’s owner came around and the bird did not move, they did not see the little bird. A while later and the bird is up and foraging in the grass. He noticed me looking at him. I have continued to pray. Maybe the little fella just needs a bit of time and shelter and a miracle!

    I came to look for the bird and realized the sprinklers had been on and the bird had had to take cover, and is no where to be seen. The next morning as I went out to tend to my vertical garden there was the bird on the rock path sun bathing and snoozing. I prayed about the bird and put a little kit together, but so far I am realizing just because it is sheltering around me, doesn’t mean I am to or can do anything. I have done more than I have been asked too. I am learning that I should do only what God tells me, each time he has asked me to pray, so I am working on praying in faith and fervently knowing that He is listening.

    I prayed further the next two days for the bird and I sent up a prayer for me. At this point I believe I was being shown that I must let go of distractions and that even though God will care for the bird and people, he will not force them. Some times they can be helped and others are a distraction. He answered my prayer by causing the bird to move along. I am grateful his eye is on the sparrow and you and I. I am also grateful for the letting go and moving on from distractions! Upon reading the first paragraph it seems I knew what to do from the start! And I should do what He asks, no less, no more!

    This was a lesson for me to trust God with one or two people and a sign of what I could not do and needed to let go of. I never saw that bird again and the prayer I lifted up gave me the answer I needed in these relationships. One has decided and the other who knows, but my job is clear. Walk on in love and Victory and let them go!

    Added: Sometimes people will not grow, they refuse. Some will not even let God help them. I can not do God’s job for Him or them. But God has shown me that He is faithful to continue to care for the birds and people, but for me they have often been used to waste my time and that is now my decision. I will let go and do what God has for me. And maybe we should check if there are areas of trauma we need to ask Him to heal so we are not that bird that will not allow God to heal! I am today!!!

  • Gripped with Obedience!

    Gripped with Obedience!

    The Holy Spirit is preparing me to go into the Center of My Garden and meet with the Master Gardener. “Lord, good morning,” I smile and I joyfully hand him the lily bouquet the Holy Spirt provided me with. “Thank you my love,” and he takes in the fragrance of the flowers. He caresses my face with his hand and I close my eyes and am undone. We drink of love. We then begin to walk and talk.

    1 John 2:10 He who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him.

    Ezekiel 23 is what I had been lead to today. God is addressing His beloved people. Ezekiel 23:4 Their names: Oholah the elder and Oholibah her sister; They were Mine, And they bore sons and daughters. As for their names, Samaria is Oholah, and Jerusalem is Oholibah. It goes on to tell of their betrayal and great harlotry toward him. He exposes them individually. He then says they will be given over into the hands of their lovers who will be cruel. Verse 24 says: And they shall come against you with chariots, wagons, and war horses, with a horde of people. They shall array against you buckler, shield and helmet all around. I will delegate judgement to them, and they shall judge you according to their judgements. It continues to explain just what they will do. Verse 35 “Therefore thus says the Lord God: ‘Because you have forgotten Me and cast Me behind your back, Therefore you shall hear the penalty of your lewdness and your harlotry.” He talks about how they even sacrificed their sons to idols. You can read the entire chapter if you like.

    If before Christ came his people were brought to account for betraying him, what makes us think that now after Christ gave himself for us that he will not deal with us similar if we reject the Son. Yes He is very patient with us, waiting for us to turn fully to Him, but He will not wait forever. There are times and seasons set in order and we must choose. Today I have been gripped with obedience. That is what I which to give Him instead of treachery! Lord as you forgave and restored your people long ago, today as we turn to you, heal us and our land. Teach us to serve and fear you alone. How faithful and true you are. And what a wonderous job you do of restoration.

  • The True Shepherd!

    The True Shepherd!

    Ezekiel 34 is what I read this morning. I had asked where to read today and I was drawn to it. In my bible the title is: Irresponsible Shepherds. a little while into the scripture and there is a subtitle: God, The True Shepherd. In verse 6 it says: “My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and on every high hill; yes, My flock was scattered over the whole earth, and no one was seeking or searching for them.” Because of this the Lord addresses the shepherds and it is good for us to hear what He said as well: verse 10 Thus says the Lord God: “Behold, I am against the shepherds, and I will require My flock at their hand; I will cause them to cease feeding the sheep; and the shepherds shall feed themselves no more; for I will deliver My flock from their mouths, that they may no longer be food for them.” I love that he calls us His! He is not ashamed of us, though others have been. Verse 15 goes on to say: “I will feed My flock, and I will make them lie down,” says the Lord God. He addresses us next: Verse 17 ‘And as for you, O My flock, thus says the Lord God: ‘Behold, I shall judge between sheep and sheep, between rams and goats. He will come and shepherd us and deal with the shepherds and he will deal amongst us too, so may we be sober and turn to his love and care for ourselves and one another, boundaries of course! In verse 18 He goes on to say what the shepherds have done and the plight that we have entered because of it. Verse 23 says: “I will establish one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them-My servant David. He shall feed them and be their shepherd. Verse 26 says: “I will make them and the places all around My hill a blessing; and I will cause showers to come down in their season; there shall be showers of blessing. He further describes what He will do for us. In verse 30-31 then says: “Thus they shall know that I, the LORD their God, am with them, and they the house of Israel, are My people,” says the Lord GOD.” “You are My flock, the flock of My pasture; you are men, and I am your God,” says the Lord God.

    I pray for a repenting of the shepherds and a love restored to the sheep for one another. Now that we know He has seen our plight and has taken it upon Himself to rescue us and shepherd us himself, we can heal and look to what He wants to do in our lives today and tomorrow! I pray He would open your eyes to more wonders in this entire chapter. He knows where you are and what you and I have suffered and He has come and is coming to care for Israel and the entire body of Christ. He is ours and we are His! Remember His promises are Yes and Yes!

  • Do less, trust God More!

    Do less, trust God More!

    I enter the Center of My Garden with a smile, clothed in white with my robe of humility. I look down and my feet are peaking out of my gown. I walk bare foot on the grass and as I dunk under the hanging foliage, I see Him there, waiting, beautiful and magnificent, regal! “Lord you are beautiful and I love you!” “We have work to do beloved, are you done trying to avoid it and your own timing?” “Yes Lord I am!” “Good let us get to work and enjoy the day, remember I am leading you!” “Yes Lord.” As I type this out I am grateful for the reminder of the instructions for this day and that he is leading.

    John 6:47 Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life.

    Sometimes it is just to do the next right thing. Why does this feel so hard today? I guess I need to learn to have even better boundaries. It is hard to change things from the inside and continue to be steady in who I am and becoming. It is admitting enmeshment and codependency. It is being patient with others, but also oneself. It is seeing some progress in others but not jumping back to complete trust and trusting God is working in me and for me. I can pray for others but I cant rescue them at all. I have time now to set myself to do and be who God needs me to be and I am letting go of the bitterness that this process brings. Do less, trust God more and be diligent to do as he leads! I can do this and do it His way! As the healing progresses, some of the permissible ways of coping are being left behind, this is bitter at first, but I will not stay stuck. I need to have some more personal discipline and so today I am. It is not blaming another, taking responsibility for my own life. It is a smile knowing that life is better today!

  • Butterflies of Light!

    Butterflies of Light!

    7/27/26 “Good morning Lord the garden is beautiful.” “Yes and it will be a very productive day. Shall we get started?” “Yes, let’s.”

    7/28/26 “Good morning Lord. What a beautiful day. The birds are chirping and the garden is so lovely. Lord, I expect a miracle!” Joy fills his countenance, “Yes Krista, it is yours!” And he blows a kiss that breathes love, strength, and life into me! Butterflies of light flew out of that kiss too! He is wonderous! “I love life with you Jesus, thank you!” “There is work to do.” And we set about it in the Center of My Garden.

    It is ok to just begin and take one step at a time. You are not alone! When coming awake or out of a narcissistic system or relationship it can take some work and time. It is good work, however, and very much worth it! It is important to ask the Holy Spirit to reveal what spirits are or have been in operation. Yes this is important with those who are used against us, but if you grew up in it or have been in it for sometime, there is healing, deliverance, and new ways to live life for you. The abusers or their minions can be forgiven, prayed for and an agape type of love can be offered and it is a good idea to not look for or to change any of them. There must be better boundaries and the ceasing of rescuing them, I am working on these! I found in my situation two key spirits in operation Jezebel and Absalom, followed by python and leviathan. Today I dealt with any pride or very low self esteem that might still be in me, thinking of rejecting the spirit of leviathan. The goal is to keep us trapped or re-trap us, so repenting and forsaking the spiritual darkness and false ideas and ways we had learned is key. Also, though victimhood is a reality at first, I found I had to begin to take authority, Jesus’ authority over these things operating around me. We don’t want to control anyone else, guiding and disciplining young children aside, because Jezebel is a controller. We simply can not have anything in common with the enemy to be free. Jezebel is also very religious. I found applying the blood of Jesus to myself and taking communion is necessary too. Part of the pain is when you realize how hard you have sincerely worked to love and find out it was not reciprocated and worse, a whole lot of time and energy went into deceiving you. People must be forgiven, but not the enemy! Forgiveness doesn’t equal trust!!! There is justice and others can decide if they want to come out of the system, God must be their guide! Also, there is not much else as painful and unhelpful as teaching a deceiver how to recognize and do a better job of deceiving, so I would let God work, I have to say I had painful lessons in doing the wrong thing in this, but there is grace and we don’t start off knowing always how and who is being used!

  • Onward Christian Soldier!

    Onward Christian Soldier!

    The Holy Spirit is helping me get ready this morning. I am being filled and a smile has come to my face as this happens. I have that beautiful robe of humility on and I have been prepared with a beautiful bouquet of daisies to hand the Master Gardener. What a joy! I enter: “Good morning Lord.” He receives me and the flowers with open arms. As he pulls me against his chest I take a deep breath. He pulls me just away enough to look me in the eyes. “I love you Krista, all is well, be strong, be courageous, I am here.” I collapse back onto his chest and say: “Oh thank you Jesus, and thank you for transforming me and the Center of My Garden! I ask for the peace of Jerusalem!”

    It has been hot, not just in the temperature, but from the spiritual realm. Have you observed this for yourself and in general? I had needed correction, but I also needed to remain steady in what was being revealed. I am grateful I did not turn back, (in the past I have turned back, but that is what happens when you are in the f.o.g. and you don’t know it). Guilt and other emotions and lies tried to turn me aside, but the sky is now clear and though it pained me to see what was left after the fog lifted, I am happy with the truth and the growth it will produce. And today I say: “Onward Christian Soldier, he has made a way!”

    Deuteronomy 11:13-14 NKJV
    ‘And it shall be that if you earnestly obey My commandments which I command you today, to love the LORD your God and serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul, [14] then I will give you the rain for your land in its season, the early rain and the latter rain, that you may gather in your grain, your new wine, and your oil.

  • We are One!

    We are One!

    “Lord, I have come before your thrown today! Seeking your favor and bringing my petitions before you. I am asking you for favor to fulfill my destiny and for those of my household and family to overcome and fulfill their destinies.” He replies while extending his rod to me: “Granted!” A wave of his power, authority, and love (which entails much), wash over me and soak into every pore and fiber of my being. “Thank you Lord!” I dance before him with joy! “Is there anything else?” “Yes, I am asking you for my home and the resources I need to do the work you have for me to bless.” He asks me to put out my hands and arms. “Will you receive it if I grant it?” “Yes Lord I will, but help me to and remove anything that would hinder me fully receiving your blessing. Make me a woman of strength and character, that I might fully receive.” His head is thrown back in joy and laughter and a smile: “Granted!” And wave after wave overtake and envelope me! “Hallelujah! I receive, I believe! Thank you Lord. Also, Lord it is unity and an intimate relationship with you now and forever, that I am requesting most of all!” “He looks at me tenderly and says: “I know, my love and it is yours and ours. We are one!“

    This was the encounter that the Holy Spirit was leading me to this morning. To go before the King! It is that simple. May he lead you today, may he sanctify your imagination and emotions and cleanse your filters and gates, then lead you in the encounter he has for you today. I am going to go and enjoy my time with the King!!!

    Jeremiah 29:13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.

  • Life gets better!

    Life gets better!

    “Let it rain…open the flood gates of Heaven. Good morning Lord!”, I sing as I come into the Center of My Garden. “Good morning. Shall we dance?” “oh yes!” Before I even finish my reply he has swept me off my feet! Wow how amazing and wonderful. We dance and smile, with added laughter. It is wonderful!

    Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is your refuge, And underneath are the everlasting arms; He will thrust out the enemy from before you, And will say Destroy!’

    There are ties to be cut from narcissistic systems and this takes some working through. There are those who must go and some who may stay. It is a spiritual battle first and foremost. It is important to keep working on the correct boundaries and cutting the ties either way. I found it can seem confusing when people aren’t used to the boundaries and you’re trying to remain unbitter and faithful to God and others. It is possible to do and takes time and patience. Without giving excuse there are some who God may require from us what we may not want to give, he will ask us or show us and we should let that be up to Him, non else. In our battle against the enemy we must remember he often uses the weakest links. If we carry on learning and applying the boundaries those who will stay will stay and if and when God sees that the time has come for a removal for purpose to be fulfilled then He will provide a way. If we focus on God and what He is doing in us life gets better either way! I am glad He never gave up on me, and that makes me glad and hopeful for all, that God will not give up on them. It is simply giving up the lies and enabling practices, basically letting Him be the Savior! He does a better job than me!!!