Butterfly Vuela

Tag: hope

  • 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!”

  • We Will Find Him!

    We Will Find Him!

    “Lord, I love you! What are we about today? I pray for the peace of Jerusalem!” “Good morning Krista! Let us move about the garden and working, enjoying, and surveying as we go!” “Yes Lord! I shall not be moved- just like a tree planted by the waters!” “Amen!”, he replies.

    As I was doing my ministry video today I was reminded of Jeremiah 21:11 and then the verses through 14 are important. First he reminds us that he is for us and has great plans, then he tells us to call on him and pray to him. He goes on to tell us that when we seek after him with our all, we will find him! He then says he will lead us back from the captivity that we had been lead into. Many times we, like children looking down and walking while playing, can wander from him. Let us take him up on his promises and fully return to him so he can fully return us where we belong. After Jeremiah I was asking what was on the Lord’s heart and I was lead to Isaiah 30:15: For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” But you would not, Let us not be those who would not!

  • Moving Forward Seems Difficult!

    Moving Forward Seems Difficult!

    “Good morning Lord and Holy Spirit! I love you! I pray for the peace of Jerusalem. When continuing and moving forward seems difficult, I look to you! Bring sanctification to my emotions with wisdom and stability! I yield to you! Let us continue and carry me when it’s needed.” “I will!” “I loose all bitterness and doubt from my soul! I bind the Father’s love, provision, and strength to my soul. I march on singing a victory song. For I am seated in heavenly places with you!”

  • Those Who Afflict You!

    Those Who Afflict You!

    “Lord it is a new and good day!” “Yes my daughter!” “It is full of adventure and life,” I continue. “I pray for the peace of Jerusalem! Will you guide me today and help me to not look back, to be patient and steady and walk straight into acts of obedience swiftly?” “Yes, daughter you got it! Let us work together in the garden, it will be a lovely and fruitful day!” “Amen Lord, thank you!” He smiles and we get to work.

    Isaiah 50:21-23 Therefore please hear this, you afflicted, And drunk but not with wine. Thus says your Lord, The Lord and your God, Who pleads the cause of His people: “See, I have taken out of your hand The cup of trembling, The dregs of the cup of My fury; You shall no longer drink it. But I will put it into the hand of those who afflict you, Who have said to you, ‘Lie down, that we may walk over you.” And you have laid your body like the ground, And as the street, for those who walk over.”

  • Uproot what is Languishing!

    Uproot what is Languishing!

    “Good morning Lord,” I smile. Good morning Krista.” “Would you trust me and follow my lead today?” “Yes Lord!” “Then let us get to work and enjoy the light!” “Yes Lord!”

    I have been following his lead today. I have gained insight into some areas of my garden where I thought I was struggling with wisdom in. I found I have had all the intel I need, I just needed to not let attachment keep my energy on something that didn’t work. So the new came and I decided to let go of the languishing plant.

    Joshua 24:14 “Now therefore fear the Lord, serve him in sincerity and in truth and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord.” As Joshua was getting ready to pass on he was encouraging the people to serve the Lord. It is important when making a transition to leave the old behind and embrace what God is building. I know this can be more foreign to some, I know I have struggled with it, but I am finding that I have the information I need, I just have to stop keeping myself small and putting energy where the Master Gardener is not planting or into things he is not building. Sometimes he tells me and sometimes I am shown. Better to let go and uproot what is languishing, then the new can spring forth and out! Some looked back and even served old gods, but as the next verse declares at the end: As for me and my house, we will serve the 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!

  • Happy Resurrection Sunday!

    Happy Resurrection Sunday!

    “Lord Happy Resurrection Sunday! Thank you for dying and rising from the dead!” He smiles, big and warmly, “You are most welcome!” “It is finished Lord!” “Indeed!” “It is a day of rest and celebration now!” “Yes it is!” “Lord thank you for showing me weak areas in me yesterday! And for shoring me up! Help me not to get ahead of you!” “You are welcome and I will help you!” “Thank you! Feast with me today Lord, on love and a bit of food!” And we do!!!

    I came to my garden a little later today. It was a good time with him. I hope you seek Jesus today! I hope you accept his free gift of salvation even more today! Happy Resurrection Sunday! I love you and the Master Gardener does too!

  • Full Circle!

    Full Circle!

    “Good morning my King.” He smiles and I am bathed in his love! “Good morning.” “It is a new day my Lord!” “Yes, and he turns his head from looking at me to the direction he wants me to go with him. There has been a glimmer in his eye and up ahead the light glimmers too! I take his hand. “Lord, I am yours Let us go!” And we do!

    In my reading today, I read Matt. 25:1-13. It is a parable Jesus taught about the kingdom and the importance of being ready for him. There are 5 wise virgins and 5 foolish. I have determined, a new, that I will be a wise virgin and in doing this, and in light of the scene above, I will leave all and follow my Lord! Master Gardener, use my life for your joy and glory! I am your servant to command. Help me to be obedient. Help me to be available to serve you! I am moving forward with you Lord! And I pray for the peace of Jerusalem!!

    As I type this evening, I am brought full circle to my time this morning with the Lord. I am thankful I wrote things down. Some of what I needed to see is difficult and it has brought clarity and taken the sting that might have other wise succeeded in distracting me from going ahead.