I've been mulling over a quote by Mother Theresa, "Kind words can be short, and easy to speak; but their echoes are truly endless." I like that reminder.

Being willful has many ramifications. My mother tried her best to bring that under control from a very tender age and on, but I still struggle with it today. To surrender the desire to something that is not beneficial makes such good sense--but why am I repeating the same mistakes?

God's Word tells us, "Make no provision for the flesh." That reminder needs to get etched into my daily walk.