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SERENITY PRAYER God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, Courage to change the things which should be changed, and the Wisdom to distinguish the one from the other. 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. This beautiful prayer was written by a man named Reinhold Niebuhr in 1943. The words have special meaning to those who are often “looking for peace” at a time of turmoil, despair, or uncertainty in their lives. The prayer goes on to speak of accepting, courage, and wisdom. It all comes down to asking and allowing God to give us these things. In other words, it is surrendering to Him. The second part reminds us that our trust needs to be in Go

Who is there like you oh Lord God of the heavens and the earth? Who else can do the things you do? Who can decree a thing and it comes to pass? Really who can compare with our God? Who else can remain faithful and true even when a partner is unfaithful? His promises are yea and amen from eternity to eternity. Not a single word from His mouth falls to the ground without being fulfilled. He’s blessings towards His beloved children are without repentance. He changes times, seasons and destinies and yet is called the unchanging God. He is ever so gentle, loving, forgiving, understanding, patient, committed and faithful. He is the Almighty, the maker of the heavens and the earth; the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End; the First and the Last; the ruler of all things. And in all this, the one thing that amazes me the most is the fact that He has given us the authority to call Him ABBA, FATHER!! I remember receiving the news 20 years ago today of the ghastly accident that cut short t

I found this article quite interesting and instructive. As I share it, I hope it provides guidance to some people as we all navigate through this life on our journey Home in eternity. ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S LETTER TO HIS SON'S TEACHER Respected Teacher, My son starts school today. It is all going to be strange and new to him for a while and I wish you would treat him gently. It is an adventure that might take him across continents. All adventures that probably include wars, tragedy and sorrow. To live this life will require faith, love and courage. So dear Teacher, will you please take him by his hand and teach him things he will have to know, teaching him - but gently, if you can. My son will have to learn I know that all men are not just, all men are not true. But teach him also that for ever scoundrel there is a hero; that for every selfish politician, there is a dedicated leader. Teach him that for every enemy there is a friend. It will take time, I know; but teach him, if you