Accepting Hardship As A Way To Peace
Saturday June 8, 2019
When we pray the full version of the Serenity Prayer, what are we asking God to do for us? “… accepting hardship as a pathway to peace; 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...”
Many of us came into recovery because the hardships of life in addiction became more than we were able to cope with. Getting sober and cleaning up took care of some of the problems but other painful issues we had buried for a long time suddenly became front and center in our thoughts and emotions. Health and money problems, education and employment challenges, and relationship breakdowns are all issues that are painful and hard to deal with, especially by those of us who previously chose to bury them in the haze of addiction.
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. He [God] gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. (2 Thessalonians 3:3; Isaiah 40:29 NIV)
As we face the adversity of worry, irritation, stress or anger, together with the God who cares for us, we will find that He is faithful in all His ways. God gives us everything we need to get through the hardship and what a joy it is to experience the peace that awaits us on the other side.
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (1 John 4:4, Philippians 4:6-7 NIV)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I’m through running. I put my trust in You to give me the strength I need to stand firm and face whatever comes my way. Amen
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