Acceptance That Brings Serenity

Life has its ups and downs and doesn’t always treat us fairly.  Some problem situations 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 live with buried anger and hide the pain of the situation or just resign ourselves to the sadness of “that’s just how it is."  Acceptance sees reality for what it is, focuses on what can be done, does that, and leaves the rest in God's hands.

God has more strength to give than what our current situation requires.  God will compassionately comfort us while the going is tough.  Circumstances may come and go, but if we acknowledge God in all our ways and allow Him to direct our path, we can be sure that God will show us the way through any situation we encounter. 

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