Habits are:
at first ~ cobwebs,
at last ~ cables.
What was your first thought when you read that? Did you think about a bad habit or two? I did. My initial reaction was negative. That little habit that at first is easily broken becomes one that binds.
But wait. Habits are also a good thing! It just depends upon the habit. Not all habits need to be broken. Prayer, Bible reading, witnessing, faithful church attendance. Those are cables that hold my life steady.
I would have never started, much less finished, a marathon if running wasn't a habit in my life. My house would be rat infested and smelly if I didn't have the habit of cleaning. Sometimes laziness pulls me out of a good habit, but if I clear the cobwebs of laziness, I can find my way back to those that strengthen me.
We ALL have habits in our lives. One way or another. Habits ~ either get out the broom to get rid of bad ones or work a little more to strengthen the good.
