Do you ever find yourself fighting against something or someone who simply cannot be changed by you?
A wayward child or spouse, a toxic workmate, a pandemic, a hurricane, the death of a loved one.
There are times when, no matter how hard we try or hope or pray, change does not happen. It won’t or it can’t. Why? Because ‘we’ are not in control of everything and everyone else.
Then there are times when change is within our grasp – we need to have courage and step forward and make the change, embrace the change, be the change.
We cannot control the actions of others. We can’t control the weather or disease or tragedy… but… we are always responsible for our responding actions and reactions. Always. We can establish boundaries or remove ourselves from toxic or harmful relationships. We can choose the attitude with which we will weather the storms. We can change our habits and our perspectives.
And most importantly, although we may not like what we are going through one little bit, we can trust that God has a plan and a purpose that is unfolding and seek His wisdom on what we are to do.
Going a Step Further...
Download the free journal sheet (and 4 x 6 print of the quote) and take time to journal about a situation in your life that you would like to change. Focus on the lines of quote and ask yourself what is possible for you to change? Do you need courage to make a change or wisdom and strength to take your hands off the situations and release the outcome to God.
Whatever your situation I pray that you find peace of spirit as you move forward.
A prayer for today...
Fill me with serenity, Lord, to know that there are some things that I cannot change, so matter how hard I might wish or pray. I have to let go and trust that you are working out all things for good. But Lord, there are things I can change… my habits, attitudes and perspective. I cannot control the actions of others but I am in control of how I choose to react. I may not be able to affect a change in others but I can determine who a change affects me. Give me the wisdom, I pray, to know the difference in each situation.
Amen
Searching for more inspiration?
We offer 31 Days of Inspirations and Prayers in 5 different design options. These sets were created to provide encouragement and hope to anyone who is going through a time of change, loss or struggle. You can access the printables by clicking on any of the photos of our different sets. Each set contains 31 different inspirational quotes and prayers of encouragement. You just need to choose the design that speaks to you!
