There were two hunters who were each offered $5,000 for every wolf they could capture and deliver alive. One night, when they were on their way up in the mountains, they woke up to discover that they were surrounded by 50 wolves with glaring eyes and bared teeth. One man punched his buddy and said, “Look, we’ve struck it rich!”
That is the definition of a positive outlook.
In addition, we often find ourselves surrounded by wolves. Attacks can come from all directions. But with each wolf, there is a way out. Come to see your temptations as opportunities to prove yourself, to grow in your recovery, and to take the next step.
Paul said, “Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us…” (Ephesians 3:20).
Recovery Step: Your attitude will determine your altitude. When surrounded by wolves, rejoice!
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.
