“Put off your old self” (Ephesians 4:22).
Change is a part of recovery. Any progress is tied to our willingness to change. Let’s turn to three pretty smart guys for more inspiration on the value of change.
Jack Welch said, “Change before you have to.” Don’t wait until your addiction buries you. The best time to get sober was 20 years ago. The second best time is today.
Leo Tolstoy said, “True life is lived when tiny changes occur.” Don’t swing for the fences. Make one small change each week, and the result will be a massive change by the end of the year.
John Maxwell said, “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” Whether you find solid sobriety is up to you. Recovery doesn’t magically happen. It is optional.
Recovery Step: Pick a quote, any quote. Repeat that throughout the day and implement its principles in everyday life.
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.
