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.
Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world As it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will;
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever and ever in the next. Amen.
Reflection:
Using the serenity prayer we ask God for the wisdom to accept what happens in life and for take action according to his will. When Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane he prayed to God, “Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not as I will, but as you will.” (Mathew 26: 39) Knowing that for our salvation his destiny couldn’t change Jesus, with full serenity accepted his cross. May we use this as an example during these times to accept God’s will and trust in his plan for the world.
~ Anthony Rodriguez