Nature Abhors A Vacuum

According  to the ancient philosopher Aristotle, “Nature abhors a vacuum.”
Aristotle based his conclusion on the observation that nature requires
every space to be filled with something, even if that something is
colorless, odorless air.

The  same principle is at work in our spiritual lives. When the Holy
Spirit  begins to convict us of sin, the idea of starting a
self-improvement  plan immediately comes to mind. We put forth our best
effort to defeat  our worst habits. But every attempt to get rid of unclean
thoughts,  attitudes, and desires is destined to fail because getting rid
of one  creates a vacuum in our souls. As soon as we empty ourselves of
one  vice, others move in to take its place, and we end up just as bad or
worse than when we started.

Thinking  about vacuums helps us to understand the importance of what Paul
was  saying to the Ephesians when he prayed that Christ would dwell in
their  hearts through faith and that they would “know the love of
Christ . . .  that [they] may be filled with all the fullness of God”
(3:19).

The  only permanent solution to the problem of sin in our lives is to
replace it with the love of Jesus, which fills the vacuum. The more we  are
filled with His love, the less room there is for any evil thing.  —Julie
Ackerman Link

Father, thank You for Your Spirit

Fill us with His love and power;

Change us into Christ’s own image

Day by day and hour by hour. —Anon.