If you want to make God laugh, make your plans in stone.
Uncertainty is a part of life. Even the angels are kept in the dark sometimes. Jesus spoke of the timing of his return: “No one knows the day or hour, not even the angels in heaven” (Matthew 24:36).
We know that our end is closer than it has ever been, whether it comes by death or the return of Christ. Francis Schaeffer drew the picture well: “Life is like a clock with no hands. It’s ticking, but you never know when it’s going to strike midnight.”
What time is it right now? It could be noon. Or 3 pm. Or close to midnight. No one knows. My advice is to be ready at all times.
Recovery Step: Be as sober today as you’ll want to be on your last day on Earth.
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.
