Our flesh was never intended to be an ugly thing. Boy, did sin ever do its number however. I find myself spending so much time dealing with the ugly side of flesh when God intended for us to be free of this all. Choice was suppose to be a gift and I suppose it still is. However, the curse of choice has been with us a very long time.

I know that our decline is inevitable. It is sure difficult to watch and experience. The fact that it is directly connected to sin makes me hate sin all the more. The personal struggles I have with temptations are a small part of the struggle when this decline of life begins to set in.

Remembering to praising God in the midst of this is another huge item. If I look just beyond the struggles of today I see the arms of Jesus waiting to embrace as I give Him thanks for the freedom He gives–the peace that passeth all understanding. All I have to do is look up to Him and remember. These present struggles are only temporary He reminds me. How I love Him for this promise!