Help me to approach this day and this week, focused not on myself, but focused externally to the service of others to complete the work that you have set before me. I pray for the strength to let go of the concerns of my problems, entrusting them with confidence to you so that I can focus on being a blessing to others. Amen
We all have problems, worries, disappointments and frustrations especially when events in our lives do not go according to our plans. When things happen that are outside of our control, it can cause anxiety and fear. Learning to let go and trust others and God can be a very difficult challenge.
At times we become so inwardly focused and so filled with worry about tomorrow that we miss the beautiful moments that life has to offer today. We may not see the opportunities that God has provided and we become blind to the needs of others.
Hardships and disappointments are simply a part of life and ultimately part of God’s plan to prepare us for his purpose. Learning to live one day at a time, serving others and God and surrendering our will and trust to Him, will bring us ultimate peace and happiness.
It is by God’s grace that we are here. Faith means that we give up control of the our life to him, and live without fear or worry.
Hebrews 12:1-2 (NLT) 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.
The Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next.
Amen.
--Reinhold Niebuhr
Go in peace!
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