Changing our sinful ways

Of the most difficult things to change are one's inclinations, desires, habits, thoughts and character. May Allah assist us all in the positive changing process. It is easy to imagine but often difficult to accomplish. Our hearts' yearnings can seem too strong at times. Though we know what is wrong and right. Distinguishing the two is not our plight. But rather continually giving preference to what is right over what is wrong, that is the herculean task. There is hardly any man who does evil and is unaware of its nature rather he either strives in his heart to justify it or tells himself he is damning the consequences. Whichever of the two, he secretly regrets in his heart but might be too proud to show the guilt which lurks inside as he desperately tries not to reveal it. However, it is open to Allah wherever it might be. Another might decide to show the remorse he feels in his heart and attempt to salvage his situation by turning in repentance to his Lord the Most High and that is better for him.