“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God” (Psalm 20:7).
Corrie Ten Boom said, “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.”
And Ralph Waldo Emerson added, “All I have seen teaches me to trust the creator for all I have not seen.”
Trust is a part of life. We all trust in something – or somebody. That is the root of recovery. We must learn to place our trust in the God of the universe. That means surrendering to his plan for your recovery. Giving up control. Releasing everything. Not looking back.
You’ve trusted your brain, brawn, and beauty long enough. It’s time for a change.
Recovery Step: Trust God, and lean not on your own understanding.
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.
