Acceptance

Lord,

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.

This prayer has become very helpful to me.  Even though I am not an alcoholic or drug addict, the meaning of this prayer helps me get through the day.  When something happens that gets me angry or worked up, I recite the first three lines in my head.  It has become important for me to understand, accept the things that are out of my control, and to focus on the things that I can change for myself, to better myself towards the goals that will make me happier.  

Even though it has been hard for me to keep my composure, it is a work in progress.  I just need to remind myself to take deep breaths, and accept things that I cannot change, because no matter how frustrated I am, the things that happen are still going to happen, with or without me.

I know this is kind of a short blog, but for me, it is an important one.