Seeking God & Journaling This Morning

I woke up around 7:00 AM this morning as I usually do to take my puppy Cody outside. I usually wake up even early so needless to say, great morning. I made my self some Nopalitos (cactus) and egg, prayed, and then went back upstairs to my room. I grabbed a hold of my Bible and as always, asked the Lord for what He wanted to share with me today. As I began to read I couldn't help myself...I had to go for my journal. After I did some writing and meditating I was so fired up that I knew I had to share my journal entry with y'all. So here it is, just as I wrote it. The Holy Spirit was just pouring out the Father's desires on my heart all morning. Freedom is a beautiful gift that comes with great responsibility.

God, through salvation in Jesus Christ, has given me [FREEDOM]: 

The state of no longer being imprisoned or enslaved to receive 

the power and right to act, speak, or think as I want without hindrance or restraint.

But God says: Let me show you what to do with my freedom that is now yours. 

I am completely paraphrasing what the Lord showed me this morning in 

(1 Corinthians 10:23-24).

Don't seek what's good for you, but instead, 

go after what's good for others. 

Even though I have given you the right to do anything, 

not everything is beneficial nor constructive. 

Not everything makes personal and social 

well-being possible to result in good. 

Not everything promotes improvement 

and development in order to build up.

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Painting My Bedroom: Before & After

A little paint can go a very long way. Color symbolizes so much more than just a form of expression, it alters moods and sets a certain atmosphere. It's incredible really. I remember taking my Psychology class, the first semester of my first year in college, and attentively leaning forward on the edge of my desk as I learned that prisoner's attitudes changed when their cells were painted a different color. They stopped fighting and the guards noticed they were more relaxed. Though my bedroom was no prison cell I took advantage of a some-what unexpected situation (the removal of my floor) and decided to paint my bedroom walls. It was time for a change so I took God's blessing in disguise for me and ran with it (actually drove) all the way to the paint store. Compared to the strong dark pink color I first had, this sea glass just brightens and softens up my room. I open the door and feel welcomed in almost. Change is good. Change brings maturity, new things, and lessons to be gained and shared. I can't help but welcome God's 180 spins for my life when I've witnessed in the past His faithfulness and goodness to come through with higher plans than I could have ever wrapped my head around.

Before...

///Oh my lanta what was I thinking? Ignore the balloons and flowers, basically I just wanted to show you guys the wall color. This picture is super old (two, three years tops) and I had definitely done some redecorating after then. The color represented the strong-willed, opinionated, and energetic side of me. Now that I pay closer attention, the color seems bold yet a little too cold. I tell ya, thank God for change! ///

After...

///Ahhh...My eyes just go gaga. I love the beach and this color just makes me feel like I bottled up the sea and brought it home with me.///

///I love the combination of the white and light  blueish green colors. Later I want to incorporate some coral and rose accessories but for now I am enjoying my crisp, clean, serene space.///

///My bare-stripped floors literally resemble the sandy shore lol but I'm praying for some wooden floors before my birthday. It feels nice to breath in the freshness in here. Blessed.///