I have a theory. When you put recovery ahead of God, you find neither. But when you put God ahead of recovery, you find both.
That is because all recovery is spiritual recovery.
Henry Ward Beecher said it well: “Heaven will be inherited by every man who has heaven in his soul.”
Paul said it like this: “Keep seeking the things that are above” (Colossians 3:2).
Here are just a few ways to seek God:
- Daily prayer
- Daily Scripture reading
- Daily meditation
Recovery Step: Did you notice a trend in my list above? Daily. Like recovery work, connecting with God must be done daily. If you wait to connect with God on some special occasion, at a special time, you may be waiting for a while. Seek him daily.
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.
