As I step into the Center of my garden, I see the Master Gardener today and as I see the beginnings of spring I am aware of a new theme. I ask with a smile, “March Forth?” “Yes Krista!” “March forth with me into new life, assignments, and My joy!” “Yes Lord,” and I take his hand. We are both clothed in white today and there is dew on the ground. There are small white blossoms that are emerging. “I love you Lord-You light up my life!”
Tag: garden
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Life can Gunk up our Filters!
It started a little gray in the garden today, but things got clearer and brighter because of the insights the Master Gardener has shared with me today.
There is a lot of work happening this morning in all parts of my garden. And there is rest, which is needed for all of us right now! It took some hours this morning for me to realize that many hiccups, distractions, control tactics and more have been hitting, especially the last few days! The goal is for emotional manipulation and exhaustion, that would lead to derail the focus and work. I have been paying attention, but I have to say I have also been corralled a couple times in the last two days into the beginnings of hasty movement. Of course this is not wise. I sought the Master Gardeners help and pulled myself back in. I was protected from further consequences and continuing on in haste, but I did suffer the loss of a tool. Thankfully he showed me what was happening and I began to wait for his lead. “Thank you Lord for all the work going on in the garden and for helping me to see what the enemy of my soul was trying to do. Help me to continue to avoid the traps and distractions!”
There was another thing that happened in my garden today. Some resolve on boundaries, it began yesterday with heartache, but all sides agreed today! Growth and ownership, and mostly clarity with new boundaries. I was shown by the Master Gardener yesterday, through a tool needing to be tended to, that my filters needed to be cleaned. Life can gunk up our filters and then it is only too easy to overreact, or react in haste. I began this by faith asking for his help to clean my filters. The outcome is that the breakthrough that he has planned is still on course. No derailment this time! I wonder if you know how much of a miracle this is for my whole garden (life).
I pray today that you would be encouraged in your own garden. I pray a blessing on your garden. And I would definitely invite in and follow the Master Gardeners plan. He does miracles. I can recommend his work personally! It’s ok if you don’t know how to work along side someone anymore. It is ok if you can’t trust anyone either. He will help you work it all out!
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You are the Brightness Lord!
“Good morning Lord!” “Good morning!” “The sun is shining in our garden today!” “Yes, it is bright today!” “You are the brightness Lord!” “True,” he smiles.
Later on I asked about what I am facing currently. “Lord is there anything I can do or is there nothing I can do further? Is there something I am not seeing?” “There is nothing more for you to do. Keep standing and let go!” I have this!” “Yes Lord! Again, help me!” “I am!” “Thank you Lord!!!” “You are most welcome!” I take my hands off and I trust you! And, I will not give up, but surrender to you!” “Good idea!”
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Pressure is Raising You
“Lord, how is it that python got into my garden?” “Pray.” “Yes Lord!” This scripture was brought to my attention while in prayer: Romans 12:12 Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;
Much later: “Lord?” “Yes Krista?” “After getting the python out of the garden there was a lot of pressure, and I mean a lot!” He chuckled a little and said, “Yes Krista, quite a bit” “Is that growing, is that the process of my freedom? Is it the pressure as the storm is building?” “The pressure is raising you up higher and will take you above the storm. Let it continue!” “Yes Lord, thank you!” “You are welcome sweetheart!”
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You Are My Destination!
“Lord let’s enjoy this beautiful garden and the work we have done in it! Thank you for all your care and instruction!” “You are welcome !” “I love you!”, we both say. “May I ask a question or two?” “Yes”, he says with a smile. Those eyes, Lord how beautiful, how lovely, how passionate, how fierce! “I just want to be with you!” I forget the questions.
As I am in his presence I sought his help and I am putting on the full armour spoken of in Ephesians. I will continue to drink of his love.
“Lord give me focus, discernment and clarity, with courage to move forward with you. Help me to face what I need to face, even in my own garden. Lead me in truth and love. I have no home, no destination , no purpose apart from you. You are my destination! Lord, I will continue on, correct my movement that I might not stray from your path. Correct any missteps. I humble myself before you! For I will please you! Not by power, not by might, but by your Spirit!” “Amen!”, we both say in turn.
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You Provide for the Birds!
“Lord, has the storm passed yet?” “No!” Is it brewing inside my home or outside?” “It is brewing outside.” “Help me be in alignment with you and my household to be in unity. Give us wisdom, grace, love, stability, clarity, truth, joy and help!” “I will do these and more!” “Thank you! You are my source!” “How do I pray about the storm and the people used?” “Pray for peace and pray in the Spirit!” “Is there anyway to speak to my household in order to prepare them?” “Not yet.” “Pray for strength, love, and truth for them. Pray for me to supply all their needs according to my riches in glory.” “Amen Lord!”
As I was writing I looked up and saw a bird land near my house outside and so I said: “Lord that little bird that just landed outside my home Is a reminder that you provide for the birds and you will provide for me and my house. I trust you! Now let’s get to work on what you have for us today!” “Yes daughter, let’s!”
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More Real than “Reality”.
“Lord?, Good morning! I love you!” “I love you!” “I have a question about that storm dream/vision I had a few nights ago. It was more real than “reality”. How can I prepare my center garden and my whole garden for it and the aftermath?” “Pray Krista,” he spoke commandingly. “Yes Lord!” We are at work this morning, and I just managed to form the question I needed to ask him today. “Work closely with me and do as I do, speak what you hear me speak!” “Yes Lord! Help me to do this, respond and not react. Help me to fear no man and that my faith and those you have given me, not fail!” “Granted”, is what I hear him say and we are back at work. Today we began at a focused pace, now the pace quickens and intention and focus sharpen, as well.
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You Will Have to Decide!
I look down and all I see is our arms and hands folded over one another’s. I look up and over and there is my love. “I love you!!” And we sit and drink of love. He has no need of speaking, for I am bathed in his love!”
“You will have to decide Krista, either I am enough, and more than, or I am not.” “I have heard and seen and know what I have asked and am asking.” What do you say today my love?” “Lord today I smile and say, you have been enough. Forgive me, I listened to lies and others telling me it was impossible, but I repent. I resign up for the road ahead! You are more than enough! There is a dying to self and others ideas, that I am doing today in a greater way. I know that you have not given me more than I can handle, but without you it is impossible. Carry on with me, and in greater ways. I set the sorrow aside and I look to you for the rewards of fulfilling your purposes. Thank you for making me to serve you!!!”
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Thank you!
“Lord?”, I say as I walk into the garden and up behind the Master Gardener who is sitting on the park bench. “Good morning, I love you,” I change my mind from a question to a statement. “Thank you for training and teaching me this morning.” With a big smile on his face he replies, “You are welcome!” “Would you help me with the pruning and containment of the plant you where speaking to me about yesterday?” “Yes, but first sit and enjoy the garden with me!” “Yes Lord, and I will enjoy your fragrance too!” We are sitting on the bench together now and we smile and lean in to embrace.
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Storm Brewing
“Lord there was quite the storm brewing just outside my garden today. It shook even the inside walls of the garden. It has quieted some, but I know it isn’t over. Let us shore up the walls and inner structure. And would you help me to really strengthen the center of the garden??” “Yes!”, and he smiled, a loving, knowing smile.” “It isn’t going to be easy Lord, is it?” ” No, but I am with you!” “Amen Lord! Can we keep making a beautiful place for you and I in the Center?” “Yes, that is what we are working on today, Krista!” “Hallelujah! Oh, will you help me to stop working against you and have your way?” “Yes.” I am ready to stop trying to add, or keep fake plants in my garden too. Let’s throw those in the bin right now Lord!” And he said, “After you!” (I realized after plants and trees were removed, I was trying to put up fake plants that reminded me of the removed. I was trying to protect my heart or add comfort, but this just caused confusion and delay for me!)
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