On this date in 1964, The Beatles landed their first #1 hit on the Billboard list. Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, I Want to Hold Your Hand sold 12 million copies, more than any other song from the Beatles’ incredible run.
The opening lyrics are as follows.
Oh yeah, I’ll tell you somethin’
I think you’ll understand.
When I say that somethin’
I want to hold your hand.
I want to hold your hand.
I want to hold your hand.
In life – and recovery – we all need someone to hold our hand. And while that may be a sponsor, mentor, or other trusted friend, there is One who does it better than anyone else.
Recovery Step: Put your hand in the hand of the One who said, “I will be with you to the end of the world” (Matthew 28:20).
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.
