“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.”

The words of this popular prayer, which dates back to the early 1900’s, are still just as powerful today as they were about a century ago.  For those who are best able to endure hardship, there comes first a realization that one needs God’s help to face whatever challenges that may lie before them. Trusting God for help is the only assurance we can have to feel confident that we can and will make it through difficult times.

Let this prayer encourage you today as you prepare yourself for the tasks that lay before, as you start the new school year, accept a new career opportunity, embark on a new hobby or project, start your own business, decide whether or not to keep the business open, confront an ongoing conflict, embrace a deep conviction to get involved with something difficult, or to volunteer with something that requires you to stand up, stand out, and speak up.

With God’s help, you can know what’s the next best thing to do…or not to do. Having God’s presence in your life as you make such decisions is a game changer! Let’s pray…

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