Reflect
When headlines of injustice weigh us down, where do we turn? This week, I had a conversation with a dear friend about the state of the world, and we ended up agreeing about the power of the Serenity Prayer: “The prayer doesn’t say ‘God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, unless those things happen to be upsetting world events’.” We found comfort together in this prayer that upholds that no matter what is going on, no matter what issues we cannot change, we can still seek serenity.
Pray
When the world seems
overshadowed with despair
a line from this trusted prayer
can break through
like a sudden rectangle of sun.
Guide us today, God,
to return to words
we already know.
Finding renewal, waiting right here.
May we reach out
and touch their hope and their light.
Act
Today, I will let go. I will repeat this familiar prayer throughout my day, seeking both serenity and acceptance.
