Most of us take credit for our wins and blame God for our losses.
We don’t actually say it. But we think it. “I got the promotion because I deserved it.” “I earned the raise.” “I worked for everything I’ve got.”
But when things don’t go our way, it is beyond our control. We blame God for disappointing us, for somehow coming up short.
It’s called pride.
You can walk in pride, but not for long. God will always intervene. “Those who walk in pride he is able to humble” (Daniel 4:37).
Thomas Morton said, “Pride makes us artificial and humility makes us real.” If you want to be real, there is only one way to get there – humbly.
Recovery Step: Reverse the script. Give God credit for every win.
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.
