Dr. Catherine Cox conducted an extensive analysis of 3,000 significant figures in history. She discovered an interesting commonality among them all. Each of these highly successful people recorded their thoughts, feelings, ideas, and insights. In other words, they journaled.
If you are new to journaling, let me help. Try my GDP formula. No, not Gross Domestic Product. I have a different GDP. Each day, take a few minutes to write your . . .
- Gratitude list
- Dreams
- Prayers
God gave his prophet a fresh vision. Then he told him, “Write down the vision; write it clearly on clay tablets so whoever reads it can run to tell others” (Habakkuk 2:2-3).
If you don’t have a clay tablet, improvise.
Recovery Step: Take time today to write down your gratitude list, dreams, and prayers.
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.