We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.
In order to live, a butterfly must fight its way out of the cocoon on its own. It is only through this struggle that it gains the strength in its body to move its wings and fly.
Life is like a butterfly – You go through changes before you become something beautiful.
The following are photos of one particular butterfly I spotted while vacationing last year at the Broadmoor Hotel and Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado. While the views of the beautiful resort are breathtaking in grandeur, I found myself captivated with following one particular butterfly gracefully move, carefree from one hanging pot of Impatiens to another.
So many hanging pots of flowers and so little time for a butterfly to taste the sweetness.
I wondered how long this beautiful fluttering of wings would last.
“You can only chase a butterfly for so long.”
― Jane Yolen, Prince Across the Water
Once upon a time, we had a Golden Retriever puppy. The cutest little puppy ever! Finding the right name for the newest member of our family was very important yet none of us could agree on the right name…until that day while in our backyard, our puppy began chasing a butterfly. The dog was running and jumping and zigging and zagging chasing the butterfly all about. That’s it! We had a name for our best friend to be. We named him, Chase.
I chuckled considering that I was running (not so much jumping) but definitely zigging and zagging to chase after this butterfly! Finally, it stopped for refreshment…I was ready for some, too.
Well, I must endure the presence of two or three caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies ~The Little Prince
This butterfly has certainly done its fair share of work! Flitting from one landing pad to the next, searching for the best nectar.
“…butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life. And everyone deserves a little sunshine. ” ~Jeffrey Glassberg
We should bask in the sunshine of God’s grace and goodness. We should notice God’s power through the tenacious strength of a butterfly. Count the moments you have each day to experience the Lord’s presence, to be strengthened by his grace. For the more your heart is strengthened by grace the more it will beat for God’s glory.
These photos are borrowed from my photo blog, Remember the Year, a scrapbook and journal of visual memories. I hope you will visit there soon. http://photolog365.wordpress.com
Donna Harris‑More Grace 