There are circumstances in our lives- illness, job loss, losing a loved one, etc.- that are out of our control. We need God’s help and strength to make it a lasting reality. Is it possible to attain a state of serenity? Yes, but not on our own. Doesn’t that sound wonderful? The state of our world right now seems the complete opposite. Serenity is a state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled. He has a wonderful plan for us to rest in His mindset, peace, and wisdom which brings us the serenity we crave. God sees what we have been dealing with these past many months. It gives incredible Biblical wisdom on dealing with difficult circumstances. Maybe that’s why this old prayer touched me so much. It’s even harder to rise above all the noise and discover ways to make lasting, positive changes. We can get caught up in reading, listening, and responding to it. Our 24 hour access to internet, television, radio, and social media make it hard to get away from all the bad news, disagreements, unrest, and uncivil discussions happening around us. Let’s break down the meaning of the Serenity Prayer and see how we can apply it’s comfort to our own lives. It’s a well-known prayer that asks God for His help in achieving what many of us are craving right now- the comfort of His serenity. I’ve seen it many times but hadn’t given it much thought. The Serenity prayer crossed my path recently.
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