The quote from Dyer reminded me of a time several years ago when I lost my serenity at an epic level.
A friend of mine had behaved inappropriately–in my opinion, and when I confronted him on it, he acted as if he had done nothing wrong and I was a nobody to him.
I lost my peace over this situation for weeks, even though I prayerfully turned it over to God early and often every day. In my prayer, God kept telling me, “He knows no better and will not change,” and I kept telling God, “He does know better, and he needs to change.”
Finally, after growing tired of holding onto a situation that was depriving me of my serenity, I accepted that God was right–this person knew no better as he was not going to change.
I had finally accepted the situation as it was and not how I wanted it to be. I had also learned it is impossible to get a narcissist to admit they are wrong.
Reread the opening quote.
Acceptance and living life on life’s terms are two fundamental keys to my peace and serenity.
Romans 12:18, “If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.”
Journal your thoughts:
What am I grateful for today?
In what way(s) will I bring light to the world today?
What will I deny myself so I may draw closer to God and gain more peace in my life today?
Prayer:
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardship 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.
(Serenity Prayer – Reinhold Niebuhr)
P.E.A.C.E.
Jay@EagleLaunch.com
