Devotional - The Serentity Prayer

by Anne Laure

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:6-7.

My mug has the serenity prayer on it! 

Up to 6 times a day I am reminded to keep my thoughts, mind, heart in the right place.

We need to ask

out of a place of peace

for the wisdom

and courage to take steps to change.

I'm so glad you are here to have the opportunity to pray and be supported with all that is new and perhaps even uncomfortable changing things to address sensory issues!

May He grant us all peace, courage and wisdom. 

Point to Ponder:

What do you have - or could you have - around the house, as a reminder of God's truth or a word of wisdom or hope? 

THE FULL SERENITY PRAYER:

“God, give me grace to accept with serenity
the things that cannot be changed,
Courage to change the things
which should be changed,
and the Wisdom to distinguish
the one from the other.
Living one day at a time,
Enjoying one moment at a time,
Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace,
Taking, as Jesus did,
This sinful world as it is,
Not as I would have it,
Trusting that You will make all things right,
If I surrender to Your will,
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life,
And supremely happy with You forever in the next.
Amen.”