The movie Donnie Garko was about a teen by the same name, who suffered from schizophrenia. He was told by a rabbit named Frank that in 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, and 12 seconds his world would end. Frank empowered him to do anything he wanted while his time remained.
What would you do if you knew that you had 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, and 12 seconds to live? Let me make a few suggestions.
- Find peace with God.
- Live a completely sober life.
- Make amends.
- Go somewhere special.
- Visit someone special.
- Go to four recovery meetings.
- Lead one person to faith in Christ.
The Bible admonishes us, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12).
Recovery Step: Of course, you don’t know how many days you have left. But you do apparently have today. Today, try this: (a) learn something new, (b) do something better, and (c) love someone deeply.
Author: Mark Denison
Mark and Beth Denison, married for 36 years, launched There’s Still Hope as a national movement to call men and women into lives of sexual integrity. Their ministry offers 90-day recovery plans for addicts and one-on-one and group coaching for addicts and their spouses. TSH also produces resources for pastors and churches to confront the porn epidemic that is destroying so many lives.
Dr. Denison was a senior pastor for over 30 years, NBA chaplain, and board chairman at Houston Baptist University three times. With a Master’s Degree in Addiction Recovery, Mark is a certified PSAP and active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Mark has written four books on recovery: Porn in the Pew, 365 Days to Sexual Integrity, A 90-Day Recovery Guide, and 40 Days to Porn-Free Living. His latest book, Jesus on the 12 Steps, will be released later this year.
