Just For Today - I Will Adjust Myself

 JUST FOR TODAY – I WILL ADJUST MYSELF

Can we make this commitment today?

Just for today I will adjust myself to what is and not try to adjust everything else to my desires. I will trust that God is working all things for good in my life.

When we pray the complete Serenity Prayer we say the words: “Taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it, trusting that You will make all things right if I surrender to Your will.” 

These are easy words to memorize and say, even with sincerity, but they are very difficult to put into practice.  They ask us to demonstrate the character quality of flexibility.

We are used to having our own way and feel vulnerable when that is blocked.  We are often not very comfortable in actually surrendering our will and our life into God’s care when things aren’t going our way. 

Having the grace and patience to trust that God will work all things out for good is a very steep learning curve for us to embrace. 

To be flexible involves being open to new ideas.  We need to be willing to learn new ways of looking at things and new ways of behaving in certain situations. We need to be willing to see things from someone else’s point of view.  We need to be willing to see the bigger picture of life, rather than our own self-centered one.

So, Loving God, how do we manage that today?  How do we put into practice this “taking this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it, trusting that You will make all things right if I surrender to Your will?” How do we respond when things don’t seem to be working out in a relationship or other circumstances?

Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.

Ephesians 4:2

Help us to look beyond our current circumstances and be willing to trust that You haven’t forgotten us.  You’re not too busy to act on our behalf.  You are, in fact, a good God and a good Father, and You will come through for us in a way that is life-enriching if we will just give You the chance.

We admit that we are powerless to adjust ourselves to what is and not try to adjust everything else to our desires. Please work in us to adjust our attitudes and our emotions, as needed, so we move forward well in Your plans today.   Amen