Prayer For Serenity

Introduction

The Serenity Prayer is a popular prayer originally written by theologian Reinhold Niebuhr in the 1930s. It has since been used as the basis for many 12-step programs and has been reproduced in countless versions and formats. The Serenity Prayer asks God to help us accept those things we cannot change and have the courage to change the things we can, while also giving grace to know what is within our power. It is recited at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings around the world because of its famous last line that reads “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.”

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,

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.

This prayer is used by many different religions and spiritual practices. While its author was a Christian theologian, it has become an important part of being happy. It’s important to remember that there are some things you cannot control: other people’s actions, your own emotions and experiences. These things are not in your control—and that doesn’t mean they should be ignored or avoided altogether; but if you can find ways of accepting them as they are now (while also looking toward how they might be different in the future), then you’re on your way toward finding peace within yourself and with those around you!

The courage to change the things I can,

The courage to change the things I can, and the serenity to accept those that I cannot change.

• Knowing the difference between what you can and cannot change.
• Not being too hard on yourself. Self-compassion is important; after all, we’re only human! But don’t let that stop you from evaluating your actions and trying to bring about positive changes in your life and relationships. For instance, if someone has hurt your feelings, try not to take it personally—they may have been having a bad day or simply misunderstood something—but do make sure they know how their actions affected you so that they might apologize or correct course in future situations where they interact with others (including yourself). If there are ways in which someone else has caused harm or distress in your life but no apology is forthcoming then consider taking a step back from the relationship until the offender has had time for reflection on their behavior (and perhaps some counseling).
• Finding joy even when circumstances are bleak: We all experience setbacks now and then—whether it’s losing our job or seeing our savings account dwindle—but these setbacks shouldn’t define us as people or dampen our spirits indefinitely with bitterness or self-pitying resentment towards others who seem luckier than ourselves (or even those who may be less fortunate). Instead of letting negative emotions take over completely though we needn’t let them control us either so long as we maintain an appropriate balance between accepting certain aspects of reality while striving towards improving upon them as well!

And wisdom to know the difference.

• Be aware of your limitations.
• Be realistic about what you can achieve.
• If you are unsure, ask for help.
• If you make a mistake, learn from it and move on with peace in your heart—you made the right choice to ask for help or take action when needed! Don’t dwell on it; instead, focus on moving forward and working toward a solution that works best for everyone involved (and yourself).

A prayer from Reinhold Niebuhr

The Serenity Prayer is a prayer, written by American theologian and ethicist Reinhold Niebuhr in 1943. It was first published as part of Alcoholics Anonymous’s 12 Steps to recovery and has since become a staple for people recovering from addiction.

It reads: “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.”

Accept what is out of your control, and focus on what you can change.

This prayer is a beautiful, powerful reminder that we are not in control of everything. We can’t change everything, but we can change what we can.

This prayer reminds us that sometimes it is okay to ask for help and support as you work through difficult situations. The world is a better place when people are connected with one another and supported by family and friends.

We hope this prayer helps you find peace in the midst of your struggles!

Conclusion

The Serenity Prayer is a powerful message that can help you make peace with the things you cannot change in your life and focus on the things you can change. The first step to finding serenity is asking for the courage to change what needs to be changed and accepting those things that cannot be altered.