From the Heart
Why Living God and the Butterfly Girl? Why Blog or Vlog?
I was spending time at my desk shortly after arriving in Colorado. My kids had gone back to Phoenix after helping me settle in. I was planning out the weeks ahead, getting the house ready for new students when, as clear as day, I saw it: "Living God and the Butterfly Girl," running before my eyes like a marquee. I started to ask questions like why and what the Lord wanted me to do with this name. I knew immediately... He wanted me to start blogging and share my journey, including what He puts on my heart.
Nine years ago, while floating on a raft in the swimming pool in Arizona, the Holy Spirit revealed to me that I would write a book of my life. Four years ago, the Lord told me it was time. I spent the next four days writing... with an ice bag on my shoulder to help with the pain from the constant writing, I wrote until I reached the last chapter. I stopped; I had no end to the book. The Lord gave me the title, "The Living God," but I had been waiting all this time for more guidance. Just a few months ago, the Lord clearly revealed to me the ending. He said the ending of your book is your New Beginning! Suddenly it all made sense; the book is my life story with the Living God, and now my transformation is the Butterfly Girl.
Now, with more details, I pushed forward with great willingness, but as the months rolled by, I accomplished very little. I got a lot of pushback from life, and it was difficult to even start. With some struggles and help from my sister Cindy, I am just now sitting down and writing this at the end of January 2024. I've always struggled with reading, writing, and vocabulary, but I knew I had to persevere. I know God has a plan for this journey, so here we go…
Welcome to "Living God and the Butterfly Girl." I will do my best, but more importantly, I hope you feel empowered along the way, and no matter what is in front of you, keep following the plan the Lord has for you.
As we began the process, there was more pushback, and every day when I got home from school, it was a struggle. One night at the dinner table, He said, "Kim, I need you to feed the baby," I said, "what?" Then He said, "What I have given you has been there for a really long time. It's like being pregnant, and now you have given birth, and if you don't feed the baby, it will die." I instantly understood. I had to remind myself this was not my plan, but His. I found every reason to disqualify myself, but I refused to be disobedient. I got sick through the holidays and was still not fully better while writing this, but I refused to let the enemy stop me, for God has given me 'all authority.' The Lord reminded me why He wanted me to come to Colorado, which was to be with Him and learn more of His Word. Six months later, He reminded me again that many do not know His Word, and He wanted me to be willing to share it (something we are all called to do). That is why I am going to do my best to move forward with what I have, me and the Holy Spirit! 😍 I believe when the Lord asks you to do something, and you push through, He gives you the Grace and ability to do it.
Please pray with me as we move through this journey and hopefully bring truth to those who need it. You will soon see me and my writing across social media, hopefully daily. I'm excited to see what the Lord is going to do as He brings you along on this journey with me. The Lord told me just recently, that the word that most people know, including me, is not the full truth of His true nature. Even though, as it says in the Word, 'we know only in part,' I will do my best to share as much as possible. I will be sharing the Living God that I love, my stories, and my time here at Charis Bible College. Thank you for choosing to follow along with US on this journey.
