Men usually quit growing by age 18, women a little earlier. And we know that people tend to shrink with age. But did you know we shrink throughout each day? You are your tallest first thing each morning. According to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, this may be due to gravity compressing cartilage in our spines and in other parts of our bodies, such as our knees when we stand up or sit down throughout the day.
Standing tall is a metaphor on life. Solomon wrote, “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them” (Proverbs 11:3).
We are tallest when we stand upright.
But we all endure setbacks in life. Remember, it’s about progress, not perfection. I agree with Israelmore Ayivor wrote: “Grow taller than your failures.”
Recovery Step: Are you ready to stand tall? The good news is, you never have to stop growing.
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.
