TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, PDF, and. We may not ever understand why but to have that ability to take on the uncertainty of things out of our control with a tranquil state of mind put life in a whole new perspective for me. In all times of emotional disturbance or indecision, we can pause, ask for quiet, and in the stillness simply say: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference. When saying that prayer, we are not asking God to help us understand the things we cannot change (life doesn’t always give us explanations), but rather ability to accept them while remaining in peace. Its even on the Christian faith-based Movie, Home Run. Serenity is such a perfect thing to be asking of God. This prayer is common prayer for Celebrate Recovery, 12 Step Programs, and AA. It really got me thinking but there is one phrase in particular that really sticks out to me. I thank you for letting me see the light of a new day Bright Sun of Righteousness, arise and shine in my heart, so that I may walk as a child of light as in the day, and finally see you in the eternal light of joy everlasting. Without too much thought, I set about making him one he could print out. I’ve heard/read that prayer a thousand and a half times (it’s always a coffee mug favorite) but I believe that the first time I actually reflected upon the words was as I was typing them out. O Lord Jesus, Creator of all things, the light of the glory of the Father in heaven. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy power, Thy love, and Thy way of life. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. Serenity requires acceptance on a minute-by-minute basis. 3rd Step Prayer AA: God, I offer myself to Thee, to build with me, and to do with me as thou wilt. The purpose of the prayer is to serve as a daily reflection on the association between inner peace and freedom from substance use. I knew immediately that he was talking about the Serenity Prayer. The Serenity Prayer is the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) prayer recited at the end of each AA meeting. After several long days at work, my husband requested that I find him “the prayer that talks about accepting the thing you can’t change” so he could put it at his desk.
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