Dr. David Susman, clinical psychologist, has written a helpful article, “10 Keys to Recovery.” One of his keys to recovery is this:
Develop a plan.
Susman explains, “Without direction, it is impossible to get from Point A to Point B. Your plan should include action steps. It must be written down and it ought to be shared with others.”
God is the great Planner. He told the young prophet, “For I know the plans I have for you” (Jeremiah 29:11).
You need a recovery plan. It should probably include weekly recovery meetings, daily devotions, daily exercise, Step work, spiritual disciplines, church attendance, accountability, protection of your devices, financial guardrails, therapy, and more.
Your plan needs to be practical, specific, and measurable. There is no better time to develop your personal recovery plan than right now.
Recovery Step: Develop a recovery plan today.
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.
