Most people think there is no life in Death Valley, California. That’s because, 99 percent of the time, it is a dessert wasteland.
But after a monsoon in 2004, something strange happened. Plants sprung forth. Vegetation began to grow. How was this possible? The answer: even when there were no outward signs of life, the seeds were there, just beneath the surface. They were just waiting for the rain.
Has your recovery become dry? Do you see little fruit? Here’s my advice – never judge the activity of God by what you can see in the moment. Claim the following promise today.
“Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31).
Recovery Step: Never give up. The clouds are gathering on the horizon. The rain is on its way.
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.
