On this day in history, 35 years ago, the great John Elway took his Denver Broncos to the Super Bowl, only to lose to the Washington Redskins, 42-10. For many, such a blowout would have been devastating.
But another January 31 would eventually come around, 11 years later, when Elway would redeem himself, leading the Broncos to a Super Bowl win over the Atlanta Falcons, 34-19.
Resilience. Nothing matters more.
The old prophet said, “Even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the Lord!” (Habakkuk 3:18).
Yesterday’s mistakes do not dictate tomorrow’s outcome. I would argue that you will be better tomorrow, not despite your past, but because of it.
Recovery Step: Don’t let your past define you. Learn from your mistakes and move forward.
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.
