Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Never is long time.He is always there for us if we come to Him. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” And in Hebrew 13:5, God says He will never leave us or forsake us. Jeremiah 29:11 says, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. We don’t always understand the “why” of things that happen and we don’t always need to. He wants for us to turn to Him and trust Him.īe encouraged - Christ Jesus is faithful we can rest on Him, trusting Him always for the outcome. We all desire to be needed and wanted God wants this from us as well. In our times of weakness, we learn to rely on God’s strength and He takes great delight when we trust in Him. 1 Peter 4:12 says “.don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you.” The Bible tells us that we will go through trials and going through them makes us stronger. Perseverance and successes aren’t born out of good times. Serenity Prayer: How do I put this into practice? Trust Him and live one day at a time, enjoying each moment. The second part reminds us that our trust needs to be in God to work things out and recognizing that we usually don’t have any real control over hardships in this sinful world or the actions of others. In other words, it is surrendering to Him. It all comes down to asking and allowing God to give us these things. The prayer goes on to speak of accepting, courage, and wisdom. Until we allow the ‘peace of God’ to enter into our mind, heart, and soul, we will never experience that ultimate peace that defies the most severe circumstances in life. “His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7). There is a Bible verse that says the peace of God is beyond all human understanding. His wonderful presence in our lives brings ‘serenity’ that can be found nowhere else. This prayer has become closely associated with 12 Step programs, offering strength and calm in pursuit of a more stable life.įirst, through uttering these words, we are acknowledging God’s existence and recognizing that He is truly the only one who can bring us inner peace regardless of chaotic circumstances. The words have special meaning to those who are often “looking for peace” at a time of turmoil, despair, or uncertainty in their lives. That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it Whether you want to hang it in your living room, bedroom, or office, we provide all the hardware you need to make it easy and convenient.God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change Ĭourage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference.Īccepting hardships as the pathway to peace You can also customize your print with your version of the prayer, or add names and dates for a personal touch. Why not bring some serenity into your home or give a thoughtful gift to a loved one with one of our beautiful Serenity Prayer pieces? Our prayer serenity prints come in various styles and sizes, from canvas wraps to framed prints. "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." It's a simple yet powerful prayer asking God for Serenity, Courage, and Wisdom: While many know the Serenity Prayer as the 3rd Step Prayer from Alcoholics Anonymous, it actually dates back long before AA incorporated it into their program of recovery. And if you're purchasing it as a gift, let us know! We can even include personalization options such as names and dates for a small fee. If you choose a framed piece, we include the frame and matting, so you don't have to worry about finding the perfect match. Look no further than our selection of Serenity Prayer prints! Our pieces are available as canvas wraps or framed prints, and we even offer custom prayer versions to truly make it your own.īut our offerings don't stop there - we also provide all the hardware you need to easily hang your new artwork, and our pieces are made with high-quality photographic standards to ensure you receive a stunning piece of art.
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