Buried deep in the Old Testament is this fascinating description of a woman named Sheba: “A troublemaker named Sheba happened to be there” (2 Samuel 20:1).
We all have at least one Sheba in our lives. Their lone purpose seems to be to make trouble. They will take us off track, distract us from our recovery, and frustrate us with their nonsense.
What do we do with the Shebas in our lives? I suggest three things.
- Avoid Sheba.
- Don’t negotiate with Sheba.
- Pray for Sheba.
The enemy will bring a Sheba into your life every time you get things back on track. Don’t be fooled. Sheba is just there to cause trouble.
Recovery Step: If you have a Sheba in your life, do something about it.
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.
