We find this fascinating passage in the Old Testament.
“Joshua said to Moses, ‘There is the sound of war in the camp.’ Moses replied, ‘It is not the sound of victory, it is not the sound of defeat; it is the sound of singing that I hear’” (Exodus 32:17-18).
Life is often a war. And in that battle, we need the sound of singing. Here are three benefits of singing, cited by Dr. Freya Bailes:
Singing creates emotional wellness.
Singing reduces stress.
Singing builds community.
If you feel like you’re losing the fight for sobriety, call time out and do this . . .
Sing.
Recovery Step: Get alone sometime today, and sing a familiar hymn or praise chorus. That may be half the battle.
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.
