Author	Thread: Serenity Prayer
Admin	Serenity Prayer Posted : 28 Jun, 2009 01:03 PM So what do you people think about the serenity prayer? I ran across when I was looking at a profile on facebook again, and I haven't really known a lot about it. I don't really know a lot of where it came from and I got to thinking about what is its relation in the bible. What does anyone think? Thanks, Cristy Post Reply
slj3_1 View Profile History	Serenity Prayer Posted : 28 Jun, 2009 02:09 PM My stepdad was an alcoholic, but was sober the last 14 years of his life. When he was in AA they used this prayer quite a bit. Some times people have difficulty with change. Some things we can change, some things we cannot and we need to have the wisdom to know the difference. We have to be honest with ourselves about what we need or the problems we face because God already knows the truth. Hope this helps. Be Blessed, Sandy Post Reply
View Profile History	Serenity Prayer Posted : 28 Jun, 2009 06:28 PM I agree, AA uses the Serenity Prayer ALOT... however, the secular meetings also usually quote the first half only... one due to memorization, and 2 alot fear that "Christ" will run people off. The more Christ centered groups will quote the whole Prayer. And personally I think its an awesome tool to keep memorized. But the whole thing, not partial. Post Reply
View Profile History	Serenity Prayer Posted : 29 Jun, 2009 12:31 PM Thanks for the answers! Yea it does seem like a good thing that would be nice for memorization or just to keep it in mind. Post Reply
View Profile History	Serenity Prayer Posted : 30 Jun, 2009 09:09 AM 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; That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next. Amen. --Reinhold Niebuhr Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths. Proverbs 3, 5-6 Will this help...jk Post Reply
View Profile History	Serenity Prayer Posted : 30 Jun, 2009 09:19 AM I googled the prayer online the website to find the prayer is www.Serenity toneCottage.com Post Reply
View Profile History	Serenity Prayer Posted : 30 Jun, 2009 09:23 AM www.aahistory.com/prayer.html This is the website that give information on the prayer Post Reply
View Profile History	Serenity Prayer Posted : 30 Jun, 2009 03:10 PM A favorite as well, in the same vein: O Lord God, I love you above all things and I love my neighbor for your sake because you are the highest, infinite and perfect good, worthy of all my love. In this love I intend to live and die. Amen. Post Reply
View Profile History	Serenity Prayer Posted : 30 Jun, 2009 06:45 PM thanks tknchances! the Proverbs 3:5-6 is a very good verse. I also did google the serenity prayer right before i typed the forum question. i just wanted to see what other people thought i or new. :glow: cferry, thanks for sharing! Cristy Post Reply