Let’s talk about the Holy Spirit.
Oswald Chambers once said, “The Holy Spirit is the first practical power we come to experience. But he’s the last power that we come to understand in the Christian life.”
Benny Tate, in his groundbreaking book, Unlimited, writes, “Many times, we’re seeking something rather than somebody. There are fruits of the Spirit. There are gifts of the Spirit. I don’t think we should seek the fruit. I don’t think we should seek the gifts. I think we should simply seek the Holy Spirit.”
If we are to reap the benefits of a Spirit-filled, Spirit-led life, we must quit seeking his blessings and start seeking himself.
Jesus said it like this: “God is Spirit and they who worship him must worship him in Spirit and in truth” (John 4:23).
Recovery Step: Seek God the Holy Spirit, with all of your mind, soul, and spirit.
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.
