The Serenity Prayer

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The Serenity Prayer is the common name for an originally untitled prayer, most commonly attributed to the theologian Reinhold Niebuhr. The prayer has been adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous and other twelve-step programs.

Serenity Prayer: What does it mean?
This beautiful prayer was written by a man named Reinhold Niebuhr in 1943. The words have special meaning to those who are often “looking for peace” at a time of turmoil, despair, or uncertainty in their lives. This prayer has become closely associated with 12 Step programs, offering strength and calm in pursuit of a more stable life.

First, through uttering these words, we are acknowledging God’s existence and recognizing that He is truly the only one who can bring us inner peace regardless of chaotic circumstances. His wonderful presence in our lives brings ‘serenity’ that can be found nowhere else. There is a Bible verse that says the peace of God is beyond all human understanding. “His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7). Until we allow the ‘peace of God’ to enter into our mind, heart, and soul, we will never experience that ultimate peace that defies the most severe circumstances in life.

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  • You should send this...

    to the people of the Middle East, where religion seems to be failing miserably to achieve any 'serenity'.

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    I am inspired today to do the best I can.Its good to know there are people with a heart full of gratitude.Aim for perfection,inner peace and help towards those who dont have which was freely given to me.Though I am not religious[and its ok if you are] I have had a profound spiritual awakening that there is something bigger than me in this life.From turmoil and despair I have had the biggest growth....

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