God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed,
Courage to change the things which should be changed,
and the Wisdom to distinguish the one from the other.
But it doesn't end there, for I learned today that Niebuhr's original version of the prayer contains a more personal affirmation and heart plea.
Living one day at a time,
Enjoying one moment at a time,
Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace,
Taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it,
Trusting that You will make all things right,
If I surrender to Your will,
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life,
And supremely happy with You forever in the next.
Amen.
The intention of the Serenity Prayer is to bring peace, faith, and certainty to the mind and heart of those seeking God's support.
Pray it sincerely and wait to see what God will do through you!
