One day Jesus encountered a blind man named Bartimaeus. Then he asked Bart what seemed to be a really strange question.
“What is it that you want me to do for you?” (Mark 10:51).
The man’s need was pretty obvious. He wanted to regain his sight. But Jesus didn’t put words in his mouth; he wanted Bart to express his needs himself.
God longs to hear you do the same thing. Sure, he knows what you need; he just wants to hear it.
Take a moment right now to tell God what you need for:
- Your recovery
- Your health
- Your finances
- Your marriage
- Your kids
Allow your most obvious needs to drive you to your Lord in prayer.
Recovery Step: Take time to tell God your most obvious needs.
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.
