Upright tulip living is what we were made for.…at least that’s what I call it.
UPRIGHT TULIP LIVING
You see, tulips were made to stand upright, basking in the light of the sun. When they are watered correctly and are fully living in the light of the sun, their buds reach heavenward. But when tulips aren’t well watered and they are living void of the sunlight, that’s when they start to droop and fall over.
Can you relate?
I know I certainly can. But in this new and changing season, I sense the Lord saying, no more of that. No more drooping, no more getting less than what I have for you. No more living, just getting by.
Isaiah 46:4 says,
I will be your God throughout your lifetime— until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you.
I have made you and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you. What comforting words. The Lord promises that He will sustain us and that He will rescue us. He wants to turn your face from the darkness and into the light. He wants to bring our heads from a place of drooping, to a place of upright tulip living.
He simply asks, “Will let you me do this thing? Standing in the light of My presence will give you ALL the nutrients and water you need for a life of fully living within your purpose. Trust me. I have you. Put your roots down deep into the soil of my love. Let me water you. Let me give you the nutrients and sunlight you need. And all you need to do is just grow and BE with me. That’s what you were created for. Resting and being in my love.”
So with the year coming to a close, how do you feel the Lord calling you to grow and just be? To put down and establish roots, to allow Him to weed out that which is no longer serving, and to step into the rays of His perfect love.
Do you sense He’s calling you out of a place of drooping living into a place of upright tulip living?🌷 Will you meet Him there?
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Stefanie Butler
Stefanie Butler is a storyteller in every sense of the word. She is a film and television actor, a stage actor, a proud member of SAG-AFTRA & AEA, a screenwriter, a children’s book author, a director, and is brand new to the blogging world. Stefanie loves collaborating and cares about telling stories that deeply matter, with people that matter deeply. Born in Atlanta, Georgia and raised all over the country, Stefanie graduated from Pepperdine University in 2006, with a BA in Theater and immediately began her film and television career. In addition to her acting credits, Stefanie has been writing, directing and creating her own content the past few years. She has written a number of short films, three features, two pilots, is working on a play, and is publishing a children’s book, “The Adventures of Tabby Abby”, due out later this year. Stefanie felt it pressed upon her heart to start sharing some of her story through this blog, including her more personal thoughts, and what it’s like to walk with the Lord as the head of her life. Doing that requires great bravery and courage. It’s hard and it’s messy and it requires a warrior spirit. So, Stefanie created this blog both for herself and for all the other warriors out there doing their very best to BE their very best. Her war cry: COURAGE, BRAVEHEARTS!
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MORE FUN FACTS ABOUT ME
I was born in the South and was raised by a Southern mom, so I’m always overdressed. I’ve been to over 1,400 baseball games in my life.
I am a thrill seeker who’s been skydiving, cliff jumping, scuba diving, and spearfishing. My all time favorite movies are any period piece, with an accent.
I have a collection of children’s books that I am in the process of publishing.
I consider myself a gypsy – my parents moved us at least 40 times when I was a kid. There’s nothing better than a good hat and I’d wear one every single day.
I am a tea fanatic – hit me with your best pot!
I bake at random hours.
I have insane respect for those who stand up for others.
My family is my heart.
I had a Japanese Tea Sensei for 5 yrs and can formally serve Chado, while wearing kimono.
I love to play beach volleyball and do Krav Maga.
I’m fiercely competitive, thanks to my dad.
I have an obsession with decorative pillows.
NorCal coast is one of my favorite places in the world.
I’m a crack shot with a shotgun and was given a handgun as a wedding gift.
My first trophy I ever won was for doing gymnastics on a moving horse.
I am of English, Irish, Italian & Icelandic decent.
I once traveled to 7 states, in 9 days, with 5 guys, 12 suitcases, and 1 violin.
I’m naturally blonde – and yes, blondes really do have more fun.
COURAGE, BRAVEHEART 
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