The Serenity Prayer

This prayer, often repeated, is an originally untitled prayer by theologian Reinhold Niebuhr. It makes great sense to me, and whether you believe in God or not, I think it's a smart idea.

God, grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change;
The courage to change the things I can;
And the wisdom to know the difference















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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Dependence Day

Never give up; you never know until you try.

No, that's not a typo in the title.  Americans celebrate Independence Day this July 4, but I'm extra mindful this year of how dependent I am on God. 

We humans like to think we're in control, and we try to be in control, but it's an illusion.  Sometimes when we whine like children, God lets us have our way to show us that His way really is best.  We have the illusion of control, but we're only getting our way because God allows it.  Then, when we make a mess of things, we cry to Him to help us.  Oh, how patient He is!

This Independence Day, I'm trying to be less whiny and more trusting, and celebrate my dependence on God.
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