The Serenity Prayer

I was very blessed to be sent to the Methodist School Sibu for my education. It was in the school where I learned a great deal of Christian philosophy, met many Christian teachers and read many Christian books. I totally believe that if Christian teachers are readers themselves, they will bring up a whole generation of readers.

Usually this prayer is attributed to Reinhold Niebuhr . However, some link it with Friedrich Oetinger, an 18th century theologian, whilst others attribute the serenity prayer to the Roman philosopher Boethius, living in the early part of the sixth century.

This prayer can be found in small cards and placed in wallets for easy reference.

The Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him forever in the next.
Amen.


Pointers for Prayer : The ability to accept things that we may not like, courage and wisdom are three qualities that build our character. Pray for these three qualities, that God would grow them within you, and pray specifically about any particular situations where you need the wisdom to seek whether you should accept or change your approach to it.The serenity prayer expresses the truth that life can be a struggle, and seeks God's help with this, one day at a time. Many of the psalms also offer great prayers for the reality of facing lifes challenges.