While preparing for his fight with George Foreman, Muhammad Ali said, “I’ve seen George Foreman shadow box, and the shadow won.”
Often, the shadow wins.
There are 52 references in the Bible to shadows. Here’s one such reference, tucked away in one of the least-read books of the Old Testament: “Our days on earth are like a passing shadow” (1 Chronicles 29:15).
Shadows are dark. But they don’t last. They can represent times in our lives when nothing seems clear. Shadows can change the way everything around us appears. But again, shadows don’t last.
While you’re in the shadow, remember this. There cannot be a shadow without first having the presence of light. The one who said, “I am the light” is near, or there could be no shadow.
Recovery Step: If you are walking in the shadow right now, trust in the Light who must be close by.
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.
