There is an old proverb that says, “Fear knocked on the door, faith answered, and there was no one there.”
Unfortunately, fear knocks on a lot of our doors. We have fear of failure, fear of relapse, fear of staying with our spouse, fear of life.
Max Lucado offers the perfect response to fear. He writes, “There is an antidote to our fears – trust. If we trust in God more, we will fear life less.”
David agrees: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you” (Psalm 56:3).
Fear is an inevitable part of life. The world is on fire, the economy is uncertain, and health scares abound. To have fear is certain; to live in fear is not.
Recovery Step: Heed the simple words of Chuck Swindoll. “We must cease striving and trust God.”
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.
