Change: Encanto Series

   One insect that is used as an example of change is a caterpillar. Caterpillars go through a transformation. They eat a lot, go into cocoons, and come out completely changed. This transformation is what the song "Dos Oruguitas" from Encanto is talking about.

   While the original lyrics are in Spanish, it does not change its profoundness. It talks about two caterpillars in love in a changing world. But, in order for these caterpillars to grow they had to leave one another. If they did not, they would not be able to be in cocoons and change into butterflies. So they went into cocoons, became butterflies, and realized that in order to grow more they needed to be apart.

The whole song is a metaphor for Abuela's life. She had to run from her home, and she did with her husband. But her husband died during their escape. That's a lot of change for a young mother of 3. Then she had to pick up, move on, and grow alone.

   That's actually a lot like our lives. Yes, we are to be in relationship with others because God created us as relational beings. But the most important relationship we can have is the one we have with God. If we are not in relationship with God, then we will not grow in him. 

   Colossians 1:10 says: "So as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God." We are to walk with God. We are to bear fruit. What fruit? The fruit of the spirit. We are to spread the good news of the Gospel. To do all of that, we must have relationship with God. We must be growing in him.

   Is growth easy? No, usually it is uncomfortable. Do you think it's all peaches and cream in that cocoon? A caterpillar changing completely and growing wings. That's probably a bit uncomfortable. But do you think that butterfly regrets going through that change and growth after its done? Probably not because they can fly! Imagine what God can do with us if we allow him to change us and help us grow!

   So, are you spending time with God each day? How has God helped you grow in him? How can you grow in God today?

   Link to lyrics for "Dos Oruguitas" https://lyricstranslate.com/en/dos-oruguitas-two-little-caterpillars.html