The Serenity prayer, ” God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can’t change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”

You may recognize this prayer as a part of the “AA and other 12 step programs.  Instead of focusing on the things that are out of our control we need to focus on the things we can change. Take each day as the new beginning it is and make small steps that can lead to big changes when you are consistent.

It can be as simple and profound as choosing right thoughts. The word of God tells us in 2 Corinthians 10:5 ” to cast down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.”

Every thought leads to a decision, so this is a powerful place to begin. I would call this a mental exercise that can potentially lead to other good choices. For example, My husband made a decision to do pushups every day and walk. This is something rather simple, but in time could add up to a healthier mindset, body, and physical strength.

Instead of wasting precious time and energy on the things you can’t change, this is where you cast your cares on the Lord in prayer.  There are things we can’t control or change, but God can!  This is where we pray for the wisdom to know the difference.

Father, I pray that everyone who reads this today would have the courage and strength to come to you in prayer with everything. To cast every care up you and leave it in your hands Lord. Father, teach us how to discern the difference and be able to focus our energy and time on things that we can change today! In Jesus name Amen!