In about 760 B.C., a prophet in Judah said something that every recovering addict needs to hear.
“Woe to you who are complacent” (Amos 6:1).
Never, ever take your sobriety for granted. Never, ever, ever, ever. Don’t do it. Never.
There will be days when you think you’ve “got this,” you can take your foot off the pedal, and coast for a while. Don’t do it! Never become complacent.
So how do you overcome complacency? Kerry Siggins, host of the Leadership podcast, offers five great suggestions.
- Ask for feedback.
- Take on a new endeavor.
- Anticipate change.
- Read more.
- Don’t drink your own Kool-Aid.
Your past performance is no guarantee of future success. Keep moving forward. Never look back. And don’t ever become complacent. Ever.
Recovery Step: Pray for a spirit of determination and consistency.
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.
