When I was a kid, our family drove great distances on vacations from Texas – to California, Tennessee, and Ohio. I often slept for hours in the crowded car. How could I do this? It’s simple. I knew the driver. With Dad at the wheel, I always felt safe.
I have found recovery to be the most exhilarating ride of my life. And it can become very frustrating and even scary – if I forget who is in the driver’s seat.
I love the simple words of Martin Luther: “Pray, and let God worry.” And of Corrie Ten Boom: “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.”
If you are afraid of relapse, I understand. If you are worried that your addicted spouse will fall, no one can blame you. But with God behind the wheel, you can be sure of this – the journey ends well.
Recovery Step: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5).
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.
