God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
The Serenity Prayer
My recent blog entries have been somewhat dark and sad, so I thought I'd brighten the mood, and write about the good going on. So much has gone on in my heart and mind, that I haven't even been able to keep up with the changes occurring inside me. I'm growing faster than I can comprehend, and God is teaching me so much. The biggest lesson I'm facing is learning to take things slowly. I usually want to understand everything, and fast forward to when I am "grown up." I'm learning that it's time that brings wisdom, it's experiences that bring understanding, and it's Christ that brings healing. The "Serenity Prayer," is something I love to recite, because it is so true. We have to learn to accept what we can't change, and be willing to change what we can. If I were to look back a year ago, I would have never thought that this is where I'd be. This wasn't my plan, it was His. His plan is turning out to be the greatest thing I could ever imagine, and I'm so thankful to be apart of it. My dreams, my outlooks, my life circumstances may change, but the consistency of His faithfulness and love is always the same. I've maintained, and hope to someday master the ability to be aware of His presence in my heart, all day, every day. He gives peace. Something I long for all the time. He's blessed me with people I hold so closely to my heart. I've been trampled on, used, hurt and betrayed by people I once trusted dearly. I allowed myself to be hurt, and He watched and waited for me to come to Him. He showed me what real friendship, and championship is. I used to think that the only way to guard my heart was to block everyone out. But I know that's not true anymore. I used to think that I wasn't normal for feeling empty and confused all the time. But I learned that I was built that way, so that I would go to Christ for the answers, rather than what my instincts tell me to do. I've learned not to judge one by their outward appearance, or what they tell the world they are, and look deep into their hearts. I've learned that purity not only is of the flesh, but in the heart as well. I've learned that He does love me, when I thought it was impossible to be loved. No wonder Solomon was so honored by God, for all He wanted was wisdom. I'm learning that wisdom truly is a great treasure, when it's given by Christ himself. I really am a new person. All thanks to my Father.
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