When working on ourselves, it’s important to remember it’s not just about removing sin from our lives, but also adding positive healthy habits in the void left behind.
This concept is also found in art. Every pencil also has an eraser. The ability to make a mark as well as edit or remove a mark are both part of the creative process with the final outcome being a masterpiece. The combined power of both addition & subtraction! The eraser also allows us to refine and perfect a mark that may have been made too wide or long. We can use the negative space as part of the composition.
So when we remove vices like: alcohol, porn, drugs or pills, we should also look to replace them with positive things like: sports, music, art, photography, martial arts, reading, journaling, new hobbies, new passions etc..
Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. – Ezekiel 18:30
Amen!
Mimi