Living the Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can; and
the wisdom to know the difference.

Prayer is the light that guides us through our darkest days. And the Serenity Prayer shines its brightest when you need it most-during times of trial and recovery. In Living the Serenity Prayer, you'll meet thirty-five people who, just like you, have drawn strength from this beloved poem. People like;

• Jay, who stops blaming God for the difficulties he's faced-and instead lets God help him stop drinking
• Lisa, whose son's battle with autism is one she must fight as well
• Lynn, who lets go of her anger toward her drug-addicted daughter because "only God can change a heart"

You'll find comfort and hope in these moving stories inspired by the Serenity Prayer. With God's grace, you too can persevere through life's challenges-and encourage others along the way.

James Stuart Bell is the coauthor of Christian Miracles, A Cup of Comfort for Christians, A Cup of Comfort Devotional, A Cup of Comfort Devotional for Women, Just Add Jesus, and God to Go, among many others. He was for many years the editorial director of Moody Press.

Jeanette Gardner Littleton has worked as a magazine and book editor. She has authored or coauthored eight books, and has written more than 3,000 articles. She and her husband Mark help other writers hone their skills and get published by directing a writers' group called Heart of America Christian Writers' Network (www.HACWN.org).