“My soul waits in silence for God only; from him is my salvation” (Psalm 62:1).
How at ease are you with silence? Do you have to have a little background noise or media distraction when you are by yourself?
Solitude and silence are considered spiritual disciplines of the Christian faith. They are inseparable partners that enable us to surrender control and learn to trust our heavenly Father, who sees and knows all.
In recovery, it is important to learn to be still. We must overcome the temptation to fill every moment with noise or activity. Until you are okay with being silent, you aren’t okay.
Recovery Step: Set aside 10-15 minutes today for time alone with God. No noise. No reading. Not even any praying. Just silence.
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.
