Satirist Tom Lehrer commented, “It is a sobering thought that when Mozart was my age, he had been dead for two years.”
Born in the Holy Roman Empire in 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lived just 35 years. But in those 35 years, he composed more than 600 works and is still considered perhaps the most prolific composer of all time.
The key to life is not how long you live, but how well you live.
To live a life that really counts, I suggest you try the following – every day.
- Do one thing for someone who has no means to repay you.
- Set aside a few minutes to connect with your Higher Power.
- Take one step in the direction of recovery.
The Bible says, “Whatever you do, do it to the glory of God” (Colossians 3:17).
Recovery Step: Don’t worry about how long you live. Focus on how well you live. Starting today.
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.
