A widely loved prayer asking God for the grace to accept what we cannot change, courage to change what we can, and wisdom to know the difference.
2 min
Duration
1 day
Commitment
Beginner-Friendly
Level
Pray slowly and reflectively, pausing at each phrase.
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. Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardship as a pathway to peace; taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; trusting that You will make all things right if I surrender to Your will; so that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with You forever in the next. Amen.
Invite a small group to pray this with you. Everyone gets the same prayer text, the same rhythm, the same intention.