I was the strange guy who enjoyed algebra in high school. I’ve always loved mathematics and formulas. So here’s a formula for you. What does it mean?
P+P=A
Your wait is over. These three letters represent the following: Problem + Powerlessness = Addiction.
You can have a problem without it being an addiction. And you can be powerless over something without it being a problem. But when you put the two together – problem and powerlessness – well, you have an addiction.
Your unwanted sexual behavior is the problem. The fact that you haven’t been able to overcome this compulsion for a sustained period of time means you are powerless. But there is hope.
“Power belongs to the Lord” (Psalm 62:11). You can beat this addiction, but you can’t do it on your own.
Recovery Step: Claim the only Power that can overcome your addiction.
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.
