Grant Me Serenity

The need for grace and peace has been a constant for me the last few weeks. Who am I kidding? Years!!! I once read that a person's attitude when things go wrong is a reflection of that person's true character. It's easy to act like the yearbook's Best All Around when you wake up to sunshine, favorite song on the radio, and the most beautiful person in the world is your significant other. But it's difficult to flash a million dollar smile when your monthly visitor heavily arrives and people just aren't accommodating your simple requests. I find myself reflecting on a simple petition: 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.