Acceptance That Brings Serenity
Life has its ups and downs and doesn’t always treat us fairly. Some problem situations seem to work out and others don't. In difficult times, when we are powerless to change the situation, what we really need is the serenity that comes from acceptance. How do we find that? We reach out to God and steady ourselves in the truth that God is with us, God cares for us, and God will make a way where there seems to be no way forward.
The acceptance that fills us with peace is found when we stop living in denial. It comes when we no longer hide from pain by trying to live under buried anger or behind the sadness of “that’s just how it is." Acceptance sees reality for what it is, focuses on what can be done, and leaves the rest in God's hands.
Acceptance keeps this day and this moment in focus and leaves tomorrow's uncertainties in the hands of God. Acceptance causes us to pray and tell God what is going on, particularly speaking to Him of those things we don't understand and wish we could change. Acceptance seeks God’s direction and strength to cope, trusting that God has a plan. If we don't know the next right thing to do, we ask a trusted companion in recovery and then take the appropriate action. In this way we position ourselves for blessing and support. 
For even if the mountains walk away and the hills fall to pieces, My love won’t walk away from you, my covenant commitment of peace won’t fall apart.” The God who has compassion on you says so. (Isaiah 54:10 MSG)
God has more strength to give than what our current situation requires. God is ready to compassionately comfort us while the going is tough. Circumstances may come and go, but we can be sure that God will always show us the way through, if we acknowledge Him in all our ways and allow Him to direct our path.
Prayer: Loving God, when I face challenging circumstances, help me to reach out to You for comfort and strength. Help me to do the next right thing and trust You to make all things right as I surrender to Your will. Amen
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