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Grant me the serenity…

 

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! 

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Be Grateful for what you have…

Every day we take something for granted. Most often unaware we are even doing so.

Getting out of bed in the morning means that we have a bed to sleep in. Having a shower means that we have running water. Standing in line for groceries means we can afford to eat. Having to change the toilet paper roll means we have access to indoor plumbing.

These are the very things that someone else may be praying for. The things that we overlook or even find bothersome, tedious or frustrating would be considered a blessing and privilege to so many others.

What if, for today, we choose to focus gratefully on the ordinary, the mundane tasks, the unexciting aspects of our day. Taking time to imagine life without the many things that we may have previously take for granted … viewing them instead as extraordinary little blessings.

Print off the free gratitude journal sheet and take a few minutes to write down the ‘ordinary’ aspects of your life that you have to be grateful for. Look at every little thing with a renewed appreciation and gratitude. Along with the journal sheet is a free printable 4 x 6 sized copy of the quote for the day to keep as a reminder to focus on your day with an ‘attitude of gratitude’!

Going a Step Further:

What blessings could you offer to someone else who would be grateful for what you take for granted? Can you bless someone from your abundance? Donate to a food bank, purchase feminine hygiene supplies for a women’s shelter, buy a few groceries for a senior.

Even if you can’t offer a monetary blessing you can offer your time, a word of encouragement or a smile. It may be an ordinary gesture that someone would feel blessed to receive.

What if, for today, our prayer was this:

Lord, fill me with a grateful spirit… don’t let me dwell on what is lacking in my life but help me to focus on what I do have.

The very things that I take for granted and consider so ‘ordinary’ may be the very things that someone else is longing for and would consider a blessing in their life.

Let me go to sleep this night counting my blessings.

Amen

Searching for more inspiration? 

We offer 31 Days of Inspirations and Prayers in 5 different design options and two different formats.  There are printable quote cards and prayers of encouragement as well as printable journal sets.  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 full printable sets by clicking on any of the photos below.  

Each set contains 31 different inspirational quotes and prayers of encouragement.  You just need to choose the design and format that speaks to you