From Caterpillar to Butterfly a Transformation
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The Butterfly Emerges
If you ever have a day where you feel miserable, discontent, not understood, or feel small. then just maybe you are human. You may have to get the who are you in you fixed. I know I have had to do this many times over. i could have one day when I know that I know who I am. I am a child of the Almighty God. He made no junk. I was beautifully and wonderfully made. I will fly like a butterfly. Then the next day I could feel like a caterpillar crawling in the dirt. I question myself. I get a little pity party going. I may tthink God is punishing me, when no, I am punishing me or I have given room for the enemy to edge in with his lies. God loves me ' he has forgiven me so any condemnation is not from him' Romans 8:1.
I must say I have grown because the attempts at me are much shorter. I know what I need to do. I have the sword. 'The name of Jesus'. Believe me when I start speaking the word and saying a few scriptures 'in the name of Jesus', the enemy flees. He knows his doomsday is coming.
Christ says if he so cares for the lilies of the valley and feeds and shelters the birds of the air how much more does he care for and love us? We are his masterpiece. We have a place in heaven. He went to the cross for me, for you. When I get in that place of attitude living in the past, being insecure, wishing for more I need to focus on the creator. God does not lie. His word says 'all things are possible to those that believe'. Philipians. The change in me continues. It is not always comfortable. I do not live on Primrose Lane. I will emerge. I will be like that beautiful butterfly soaring around. The plan is in his hands. 'I can do all things through Christ who strengths me' Philippians. I am a works in progress. My situation may not look pretty. I do not go on what things look like. I believe in the promises God gave in his word. If someone tells you, you can not, get that mentality out of your head. You can. Chasing things of the world will not fix you. Cars, houses, 401K, stock. When you leave this earth does any of that go with you? It is obvious in the challenging times we live in, things never could but God can. Abundance is in inside job and only Christ can give you that and no one can take away kindness, self control, gentleness,peace, joy, faith or love unless we let them. So when the enemy comes for attack, children of God stand tall, rise up, be encouraged and of good cheer, climb on he rock and raise your hands. Christ says you are the head not the tail.. Believe to receive and you will. James 5:1 Christ says 'you have not because you ask not' or Matthew 'where two or more gather n my name and ask for anything in my name it will be done for them'.Do not believe the enemy. If he says no way ,say yes way, now out of here in the name of 'Jesus'. When you rise in the morning get out your staff and sword. Read the word of God. Get your heart and mind fixed on him. He tells us in scripture 'fear not' 119 times. That is huge. The devil hates that Christ loves you and me. When he tres to come and steal your joy you wil be ready. Hold on to a couple of scriptures during the day. I love this one. 'No weapon formed against me shall prosper'. If I get into my pity party, or feel depressed or anxious I know this to shall pass. I am going to get through this. I am not alone. I will transform and emerge.
Faith comes when we hear the word. Faith takes action. You have got to get up, suit up and show up with the armor of God. Try to be around people with like minds. After many years in church I stopped going. I read the word, said the word, heard the word on Day-star Television, which was wonderful but not enough. I was isolating myself. God has bigger plans for me. The holy spirit prompted me to go back to church. He even told me which Church..Is that so awesome? I am a much happier person for it. We live in a hurting world.Together we can go out and help others Our transfomations can be a witness to them.This is part of the plan. I am excited. My husband joined in with me,he loves the church God choose for us. But of course, the best for the best, kidding. I do not think I am better then anyone. tt is because Christ lives in me that I am blessed.Times are not easy but the promises of God are true.
My husband lost his job 2 weeks ago. My hairstyling business is at an all time low. We do not nave our rent money. Now I can go running all over freaking out. In the world of things it is not pretty. I could be scared. A year ago I think I would have been panicked. Today I know God is going to provide. I keep saying the scriptures. I laugh at the enemy when he tries to barge in. My faith is strong. I have a choice pity party, along with depression or anxiety or to stand on the Word of God. 'He is my rock.' This is a huge step of faith for me. me. I look forward to getting back to hub pages to share the end of this story. 'The 'Rent Saga.' Our God is way bigger then my rent. He is a rich God. He came so 'we may have life and that we may have it more abundantly'. John 10:10. That says to me we have his peace and joy in us and he wants us to have plenty. Put God first place and he will provide the way. My eyes are open and my ears hear. He will lead me in the path I should go. If I fall down and I have I will get back up. The devil can take his lies and put them where the sun don't shine. So if you are in doubt or if you are having a difficult time today, try prayer. Keep the faith. Do not let go. If you need to borrow some faith today you can use some of mine. Just take the action, seek God. You are going to be OK. You are a child of the most high God.
Does a parent want to help his child? Think about it what would you do for your child? Cheer him on, encourage him, help him to stand up, bless him? Would you tell him he is dream-in? If so, dreams are good, tell him that. God has equipped him. You will be there for him helping him to grow, loving and nurturing him. Me, with my finite mind knows what I would do for my daughters. Anything to help them I love them. So, is the Father going to kiss my request good-by? No, he came to save me and you. He knows our needs. He wants us to have the desires of our hearts. So if you are a bit down remember you are not alone.The butterfly willl emerge. You are equipped.you will emerge and ever so beautiful. You will spread your wings and fly.
God paid for us and that gave us a free ticket to heaven (salvation) not hell. He took our sins so we could live with him in eternity. It is a choice. We have free will. If you live in this world and have never asked Jesus into your heart or you do not know if you are saved from the grips of hell then invite Jesus into your heart. Do not put off until tomorrow what you can do today. We do not know what tomorrow may bring. Jesus waits at the door, knock and the door will open. He loves you. Prayer of Salvation Below..
Romans10:9-10. 'If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and Savior, believe in your heart he rose from the dead and repent of sin you will be saved.
If you just said that prayer you are 'born again'. You are new in Christ Jesus. Celebrate.You hang on for the ride of your life. You are blessed. The angels sing praises in heaven when someone is 'saved'. Read the Bible, if you do not have one that is ok, one will come to you. Get in a Bible based church to hear the word. God has a plan for you and it is good, very good. May God Bless You Richly.. With Love.
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AS WE GROW IN THE LORD, MEANING THE HIGHER WE CLIMB IN GOD (TEACHING, SINGING,LEADING, OR CALLED TO BE A MINISTER ,THE DEVIL WILL COME AGAINST YOU HARDER BECAUSE YOU ARE EFFECTIVELY MAKING PROGRESS FOR THE KINGDOM! ALL WE (ME AND YOU AND ANYONE ELSE NEED TO DO IS SAY GET THEE BEHIND ME SATAN IN THE NAME OF JESUS AND THE WORD SAYS HE HAS TO FLEE ) HE WILL BE TREMBLING, WE ARE BLOOD BOUGHT! GOOD HUB, KEEP WRITING AND WATCH SATAN HE WILL NOT LIKE YOUR WORK FOR THE LORD! GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL YOU WRITE
"no one can take away kindness, self control, gentleness,peace, joy, faith or love unless we let them. So when the enemy comes for attack, children of God stand tall, rise up, be encouraged and of good cheer, climb on he rock and raise your hands." I love that! And you are right. And I can do ALL things through God who strengthens me! But I have to ask Him to! I AM a butterfly because GOD is on my side!
This is a wonderful, insightful, and uplifting hub!
You go girl! You must have watched Joyce this morning...no, have no pity party. God has a plan for all of us and we must believe that when one door shuts, another one opens better than the first. A couple of years ago, I lost all my income, could not pay my bills, rent utilities, they came to make me leave my home after a few months..During all this time I never let go my faith, never moaned cried or complained...got food stamps, gvt assistance and all--the day they came with the papers to make me leave, a miracle happened and suddenly the money was all there...Do not let go your faith ever. Believe on the Son, He has a plan for a better beginning....God Bless!
This is very encouraging. Extremely. God honours faith. I am positive that He is already preparing another job for your hubby and sending someone to give you the rent. When I am in such situations, I stand on Ps 126 and when the answer comes - honestly, physically my mouth is open in surprise and I am "like them that Dream". Regards, E.
I am pleased to read the words of a person with such strong personal faith. This testimony is awesome and God Bless You for it. Every word you have written is true.
I needed every word written on this page tonight. God Bless You All.
2 Corinthians 4:8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in dispair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; 10 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.
wonderful hub, i tend to have pity parties..but then God wakes me up..i stay in chronic pain all the time..so i need to hold onto Jesus..thank you for this
syke2day
This is a beautiful heartfelt hub!
I love your illustration of butterflies because I get a visual of the catepillar wiggling along. This describes those down days. Then as you say we can "emerge"
I can relate on many levels. There are days naturally when we are not where we want to be. As God's child I always say I have an invisible umbilical cord that is permanently attached to my Heavenly Father until He takes me home. Each day I can access that spiritual nourishment. Especially so, on those down days. I meditate on His WORD moreso...
If we did not get down sometime, how would we know up? Your picture is great and shows us where our attention needs to be and how we need to lift our hands and Praise Him!
We are living in some interesting times. Things come and go. But what is important is life itself. The abundant life is possible but it is not based on just the material, what we can see. It is through Faith and leaning and trusting in All of GOD'S PROMISES! Yes He will in His time supply ALL your needs..... Praise God!
You have given many wonderful sriptures for one to ponder!
Continue to seek Him diligently He has promised to give you the desires of your heart!
Thank you for sharing
Blessings
I am fully blessed by this message of faith, sister! We are all blessed! What I have seen in my own life, is that when I begin to lose faith, I cry out to God and tell Him so, repent of it and hold on!! I open my hands to losing whatever material thing this earth has to "offer" and trust that He will lead every step of my path. The angels guard our every step!! When God is the God above all gods (including our false sense of worldly security), it proves our faith to Him and to the Adversary. Speaking the Word of God has no power unless we have FAITH. I've learned this from experience, too!! We are saved by grace THROUGH FAITH.
Look at Abraham, who literally lifted the knife to kill his promised son from God! Sometimes we are tested right up to the very moment God steps in and blesses us more than we could ever have asked for or imagined! It is His proven promise to us! Abraham's seed is still blessed to this day! We are Abraham's seed!! Amen!!
As far as the butterfly, there's a great video on youtube that tells us the observer of the coccoon (not sure how to spell that) "helped" the butterfly out because it looked like it was struggling too much. By doing this, the butterfly never developed its wings and hobbled around until it died. Our trials strengthen us for what is yet to come. We are the army of the Lord and we are in boot camp, with victory guaranteed!! Amen!!
See, it's hard to shut me up because I just get more and more filled with His love and fire everytime I read hubs like this and the wonderful comments of our sisters and brothers in the Lord! We share in the same sufferings and victories!!
I haven't had a job since December, and God's told me to rest. I've rested in faith and now I am seeking His next "assignment" in my life :-) It's really about the people, isn't it? They are more valuable than the paycheck...AMEN!!
Keep on with His ministry and we all stand with you and together in the name above all names, our Jesus!!
I loved this hub! It is very well written, and right-on! I try to look at trials and tribulations as opportunities for growth. I often find, down the road a few months, even years, that my experiences will serve me to help someone else. Thank you for sharing your heart!
I loved this hub! It is very well written, and right-on! I try to look at trials and tribulations as opportunities for growth. I often find, down the road a few months, even years, that my experiences will serve me to help someone else. Thank you for sharing your heart!
What a great encouraging hub! Thank you for sharing this with us. I will be praying for your situation for our great God to provide that which is needed. One day...soon I believe...this will be all behind us and we will be with the Lord forever more.
Though we struggle with who we are at times God reveals to us just how special we really are...each breath we take comes from Him...know that you are loived and He will transform you...in His eyes we are all Butterflies...great Hub Sky...
Blessings
As always.. very well written and a lovely , thought provoking hub. I'm glad you are back - Missed ya !
I just read it again! I have had a stressful day. Thank you skye, I was just uplifted more than you know. God is in control, and I know all will emerge as the Butterfly He intends, by Faith!
Thank you so much for this message!! I know that God sent you my way today for a purpose, as I needed to hear His Word and read this as a confirmation.
Just yesterday I was on a high with the Lord. I was sitting in my backyard and mediating upon His Word, praying for friends and family and thanking Him for the beauty of nature. As I did so....I noticed many yellow butterflies began to flutter around me and my yard. And the thought occurred to me how we, like the butterfly are all transformed in His image, (Christ), when we're born again. The old self gone, and the new and beautiful self in Christ has come. Washed clean before the Lord. What a miraculous transformation, what Amazing Grace! And now all those in Christ Jesus have the blessed assurance that we are saved, and the promise that we will join Him one day and live forever, once again transformed from our earthly bodies to our immortal heavenly!! May God bless you!! Thank you again for this beautiful message!! His love abounds!!
Thank you for this well written hub. I loved it as well. I have gone through many transformations the last 2 years of being sick with WNV and have been going through another transformation the last week. I had a pity party and then got back up. That is the key. Getting back up! Thank you for sharing.
It's wonderful that you've found some peace and hope through faith. You are strong in spirit and your writing certainly showcases this. What a wonderful tribute and story about overcoming obstacles. Thank you for this, skye.
Have you ever thought of becoming a traveling hairstylist?(I don't think that's the correct term). I hear that they are very popular nowadays. Good luck, skye. I'm so glad we've touched base.
i just love this one.
Awesome hub, I have felt and said this many times, I used to be a worm but now I am a Butterfly! God Bless
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Sciantel says:
4 months ago
God never intended for us to remain the worm for very long. He always intended for the little worms to become His precious butterflies, made in His Image, even the Angels do not have that. Jesus only died for humans. That makes us the most important thing He ever created.