“As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received” (Ephesians 4:1).
What is a life that is worthy?
Albert Einstein answered, “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”
And Oliver Wendell Holmes said, “It’s enthusiasm for something that makes life worth living.”
Let’s assume they are both right. A worthwhile life is (a) lived for others, and (b) filled with enthusiasm. Are you living your life for others? Do you have a compelling life purpose that elicits enthusiasm? Until you can say yes to those questions, perhaps your life is not all that it could be.
Recovery Step: Do one thing today to bless another person. And do it with enthusiasm.
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.
