Niebuhr's prayer was published in 1951 and gained popularity when it was adopted by twelve-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. Differing sources claim that the Serenity Prayer was written in 1933, 1934 or 1937. Reinhold Niebuhr, who lived from 1892–1971, first wrote the Serenity Prayer in the 1930’s. If we surrender to Him, we can be supremely happy in Him, in this life and forever after.God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, In these Scriptures, we can see the relevance of the last phrase in the Serenity Prayer. For my yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I carry is light” ( Matthew 11:29-30). Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Never is long time.He is always there for us if we come to Him. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” And in Hebrew 13:5, God says He will never leave us or forsake us. Jeremiah 29:11 says, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. We don’t always understand the “why” of things that happen and we don’t always need to. He wants for us to turn to Him and trust Him.īe encouraged - Christ Jesus is faithful we can rest on Him, trusting Him always for the outcome. We all desire to be needed and wanted God wants this from us as well. In our times of weakness, we learn to rely on God’s strength and He takes great delight when we trust in Him. 1 Peter 4:12says “.don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you.” The Bible tells us that we will go through trials and going through them makes us stronger. Perseverance and successes aren’t born out of good times. Serenity Prayer: How do I put this into practice? Trust Him and live one day at a time, enjoying each moment. The second part reminds us that our trust needs to be in God to work things out and recognizing that we usually don’t have any real control over hardships in this sinful world or the actions of others. In other words, it is surrendering to Him. It all comes down to asking and allowing God to give us these things. The prayer goes on to speak of accepting, courage, and wisdom. 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. “His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” ( Philippians 4:7). There is a Bible verse that says the peace of God is beyond all human understanding. His wonderful presence in our lives brings ‘serenity’ that can be found nowhere else. This prayer has become closely associated with 12 Step programs, offering strength and calm in pursuit of a more stable life.įirst, 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. The words have special meaning to those who are often “looking for peace” at a time of turmoil, despair, or uncertainty in their lives. So that I may be reasonably happy in this lifeĪnd supremely happy with You forever in the next. Trusting that You will make all things right Taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time Īccepting hardship as a pathway to peace
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