Some of us are more comfortable with the problem we know than the solution we don’t.
Three guys went fishing, when an angel showed up, offering to heal any physical maladies they might have. The angel healed the first man’s back, then the second man’s poor eyesight. Then the angel approached the third fisherman, who begged the angel to back off. He said to the angel, “Don’t touch me, I’m on disability!”
Some of us are more comfortable with the problem we know than the solution we don’t.
But when you get ready for real solutions, God will be ready. I’m talking about the God who promises, “I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you” (Isaiah 41:10).
Recovery Step: Lay down the problem you know. Pick up the promises of God.
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.
