Have you ever had someone in recovery let you down? I sure have! Don’t let the mistakes of a sponsor, counselor, or group member throw you off. There are sinners and hypocrites all over the place – even in recovery groups.
But a bad second-hand experience should never convince you recovery is not possible.
Let me explain. Someone you looked up to had a relapse. And your reaction might be to think, “Is sobriety even possible, if this person fell?”
The answer is not to turn away from those who disappoint you, but to turn to the One who makes all things possible. The Bible promises, “Taste and see that the Lord is good” (Psalm 34:8).
To find lasting recovery, you must taste and see for yourself. Recovery is like good food. No one can describe it for you; you must taste it for yourself.
Recovery Step: Make your recovery personal. Own 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.
