Butterfly Vuela

Tag: peace

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Aid to Stay Standing!

    Aid to Stay Standing!

    The last two days there has been a stillness in the air. It has given me reason and time to pause and be still and to keep praying.

    I was diverted from the scriptures I am reading and lead to Joshua 7 and 8 today. I could have easily moved past this and gone to where I am currently reading, but I paused and read. Joshua had no idea that the commandments of the Lord for their previous battle, had been broken. They had some one spy out the new territory they were to take and it was small so they didn’t require as many men as the last. They went out to battle confident, but quickly faced defeat and shame. The Lord showed them that someone had taken and hidden things from Jericho under their tent. This required all the people to make things right. After they dealt with this treachery the Lord sent them to battle again and gave a good strategy which lead to their triumph. This is a big lesson for me. In order for us to win the small and large battles, there must be proper alignment in our lives with the Lords ways. We can not go on yesterdays instructions or wins alone, we must let truth in and get new strategy. Lord unless you lead us we can not win. Expose places we have harbored or tolerated things you have not allowed for our lives. Reveal all disobedience in our lives and homes! We need aid in this time to stay standing and to gain the ground you have for us!

    I was in the Center of My Garden and my natural surroundings joined into my encounter today. “Good morning Lord! I love you!” “I love you!” We smile and I breathe. “Lord I have brought a potted plant to you that was recently repotted. It isn’t looking right. What can be done for it?” “Pray!” “Yes Lord!” It seemed to be doing well and instantly sprung to life after repotting. Soon after a couple leaves had to be removed and this morning it seems to be languishing. I prayed a good while and I know the revelation will come. This is important for more than one area of my life.

  • Mysteries to Uncover!

    Mysteries to Uncover!

    “Good morning Lord!” “Good morning my love!” “What a beautiful misty morning it is here!” We are in the Center of My Garden. “Yes,” he smiles, “There are mysteries to uncover in Me and in your garden. Shall we explore?” “Oh yes Lord!” And we are off looking around for the Father’s Mysteries.

    I paused to reflect this morning and found that months ago I had been given scripture and mysteries about my own life. I understood them and believed them at the time, but they were for now and going forward. May we never stop uncovering the mysteries in Jesus, our own lives and all of creation!

  • Take these Burdens!

    Take these Burdens!

    As I enter the Center of my Garden, I seek the Master Gardeners help right away. “Lord, please take these burdens I carried. They are not mine to carry and some are not mine to carry alone.” “Please help me to keep growing and keep proper boundaries. I trust the work you are doing and I know you see all. I yield to your working. Will you help me to not be deceived or confused? I want to be steady like you!” “Yes, now lay those burdens down at my feet and let’s get to the real work for today!” When he spoke there was a sparkle in his eyes and joy in his voice. And just like that I am reassured that he sees and hears me, that he really is working all things for my good. “Thank you Lord. What are we working on today?” “Joy and fruitfulness, let’s pick some fruit, shall we?” “Oh yes Lord.” And I let the sunshine in!

    Something I want to share with you is all of this has been a process. I have been working through the first bit of this even late into the morning. I have just begun the working along side him now and can see the fruits will be enjoyed later today!

  • Sweet to be Counted a Friend!

    Sweet to be Counted a Friend!

    “Holy Spirit you are quiet this morning, or is it stillness?” It has made me draw closer and pay attention. I have a pleasant smile on my face and in my heart. “I anticipate your touch this morning.” The stillness of the Holy Spirit is what lead me to press in and look and listen closely. It eventually entered my physical surroundings to were there was no sound outside, not even a passing car.

    After a pause I enter the Center of my Garden. “Good morning Lord, I love you!” “I love you,” he says with depth and passion. “Lord, is there a tear in your eye?” “Yes, Krista, there is.” Would you share what is on your heart with me? Is there a better question I should ask of you this morning?” “Pray!”, he commands. “Yes Lord!” We have been tilling the ground while we speak. And I get stuck in and join him at a more focused pace.

    As the Lord spoke to me today I had the knowing that I was to begin by praying for the peace of Jerusalem, this was the first thing on his heart. Then I moved into other places and peoples and prayed for various things. I got a personal point to pray on next and as I listen I know there will be more. It is wonderful to partner with the Master Gardener. And how sweet to be counted a friend. May we continue to grow that we might mature into great friends of our Lord!