Perhaps fear has gotten a bad rap.
Christine Louise Hohlbaum, author of The Power of Slow, writes, “Fear is not always a bad thing. It can sometimes move us to greatness. Fear can be your friend in just the right doses, but too much of it can kill you.”
Paul said it like this: “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise” (Ephesians 5:15).
What is healthy fear? It means staying away from unnecessary temptations, for fear of falling. Healthy fear drives us to prayer when we are triggered. Healthy fear directs us to stay within our guardrails, rather than going off the cliff.
A little fear can be a good thing.
Recovery Step: Maintain a healthy fear of certain places, people, and predicaments. Don’t become reckless with your recovery. Stay on task and keep your eye on the Goal.
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.
