God 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. Amen.

Here are a few interesting articles related to the serenity prayer, it’s meaning, and it’s effectiveness in recovery (not just from alcohol–it can be helpful in all types of addiction).

5 Timeless Truths from the Serenity prayer that offer wisdom in the Modern Age.

The Origin of the Serenity Prayer

10 reasons the Serenity Prayer helps in recovery