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23-03-2008, 09:17 PM
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| |  A New Serenity Prayer for all Survivors
The following prayer I recieved during a psych hospital stay 4 years ago and it has been in a prayer box around my neck ever since. I thought I would share my riches.
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. Grant me PATIENCE with the changes that take time,
an APPRECIATION of all that I have, TOLERANCE of those with different struggles and the STRENGTH to get up and try again, one day at a time.
Cindy |
23-03-2008, 11:26 PM
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I like this prayer, Cindy. Thanks for posting it. |
24-03-2008, 07:59 AM
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I LOVE this prayer!! Thank you so much! |
25-03-2008, 07:40 AM
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This prayer is fantastic. With your permission I would like to write it down and save it for myself during those rough times.
Can't print a copy cuz I got no printer, duh! dam it!
Thank You for sharing |
25-03-2008, 11:51 AM
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Thank you, Cindy. |
25-03-2008, 12:07 PM
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The prayer gives me a lot of strength. After I dug it out of my documents I printed with a picture of my Best Friend. My chocolate lab that died a year ago 3 days before Christmas. She and the prayer are with me always in my heart.
You can use it in any way that helps you. Share it with others. I have never seen it before with that ending until I was given it in the Psych hospital. The patience part about taking time is the ringer for me, and one day at a time.
Last edited by Cindy; 25-03-2008 at 12:09 PM.
Reason: forgot something
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25-03-2008, 01:37 PM
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Love this.....I think I say the serenity prayer about 25 times per day...I love the ending with this version. Made me tear up! |
25-03-2008, 11:49 PM
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Cindy
That one was excellent. Thanks for sharing it.
sunnydaze |
26-03-2008, 02:34 PM
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And i just said this...saying a little prayer for myself and to stay strong for my son and tonight this one was added!!!!!!!!iTHank you again...I take strength in these phrases....I should post some of my positive affirmations in a book I have devoted for this reason. Haven't read it or added to it in a while. I will Have to find it.... | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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