Bob asked Jerry, “Describe your perfect date.”
Jerry responded, “I’d have to say April 25. It’s not too hot and it’s not too cold.”
I think Jerry missed the point of Bob’s question. The fact is, those who are single are always on a search for that elusive person we call “the perfect date.”
Unfortunately, there is no perfect date. And there’s a reason for that. “All have sinned and fallen short” (Romans 3:23).
Here’s the thing about sinners. They don’t make for perfect dates. Imperfect people cannot be counted on to be perfect dates. In fact, the opposite is true. So quit looking for perfection and settle for the person God has set apart for you. And until you become the perfect date yourself, give the other person a break.
Recovery Step: If you are single, pray for God to lead you to the right person, not the perfect one.
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.
