“The Lord did not hesitate to bring disaster on us” (Daniel 9:14).
I’m guessing that is not your favorite memory verse, one you stick on the mirror at home. But it’s true. God will not hesitate to bring disaster – for a greater purpose.
One of my Recovery Rules: God loves you more than he hates your mess.
Another Rule: God allows what he hates in order to accomplish what he loves.
God will allow bad things to happen as a result of your bad choices. And that’s a good thing. It is God’s judgment that awakens us to a better path. But that judgment is not inevitable. We have a choice. Author Rober Lehigh writes, “We can bypass God’s judgment; he gives us a choice.”
God cares more about your character than your comfort. So, if you persist in living in your addiction, get ready. He will not hesitate to bring disaster.
Recovery Rule: Turn to God before things get worse.
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.
