This version of the Serenity prayer was sent to me by a good friend. Enjoy it.
The Serenity Prayer
GOD... With the saying of this word, I am admitting the existence of a Higher Power; a being far greater than I.
GRANT... With the repeating of this second word, I am admitting that a Higher Power is an authority who can bestow and give.
ME... I am asking something for myself. If I ask, I shall be given. It is not wrong to ask for betterment of myself, for with the improvement of my character, people around me will be made happier.
the SERENITY... I am asking for calmness, composure and peace in my life which will enable me to think straight and govern myself properly.
to ACCEPT..... I am resigning myself to conditions as they are right now, rather than fight for how I want them to be.
the THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE... I am accepting my lot in life as it is. Until I have the courage to change any part of my life I don't like, I must accept it without resentment.
COURAGE... I am asking for conditions to be different, and for me to have the faith I need to make the changes in myself.
to CHANGE... I am asking for a quality of spirit to become aware of those things I do that do not serve me in my recovery.
the THINGS I CAN... I am asking for my Higher Power's guidance in making the right decisions. Everything in my life is not perfect, I must continue to face reality and constantly work towards continued growth and recovery.
WISDOM.... I am asking HP to give me the ability to form sound judgments in any and all matters.
to KNOW... I want to be able to understand clearly and see the reality in any situation.
the DIFFERENCE... I want to see things differently in my life so there can be some distinction. I need to sense a definite value in love over selfishness, where my will gets in the way of my Higher Power's will.
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