All recovery is spiritual.
J.I. Packer said, “Disregard the study of God, and you sentence yourself to stumble and blunder through life blindfolded.”
Every day, I do two readings: something in recovery and something from the Bible. If I have to pick one, I choose the Bible. Why? Because every time I draw near to God, I seem to find a little recovery in the process.
I suggest you create a plan to seek both God and recovery. I know a lot of people who hope to draw close to God and who hope to find lasting sobriety. But hope is not a plan. A plan is a plan.
Recovery Step: “Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always” (1 Chronicles 16:11).
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.
