Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture:

"Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain
you". Psalm 55:22

Reflection:

I know that in some of my past reflections, I have told
you about my problems with alcohol. With the help of
God and A A, I have been able to stay sober since 1978.
The one prayer that I remember saying with my brothers
and sisters was this prayer; "God grant me the serenity
to accept things I cannot change, the courage to change
the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
" This very important prayer expresses a necessary
thought, and that is "we should all pray-and live".

I realize now that there are some things in life that cannot
be changed, and some can. Some things God has given
to us as fixed realities that yes we must accept. And
some things He would have us not accept, but with his
help we work to change. If we fail to do both of these, to
accept some things and work to change others, I am
convinced we will end up heavily burdened with worry,
certainly undeserved guilt, and exhaustible frustration.

Someone once said, "Worry is the interest paid on
trouble before it comes to." But instead God wants us
to trust Him". "Cast your burden on the Lord and He will
sustain you."

Prayer:

O Lord right here and now I give you my burden because
Lord I know You will sustain me. I trust in You, I know
that You are there for me. Thank You Lord for taking my
burdens away from me. "God grant me the serenity
to accept things I cannot change, the courage to change
the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference".
AMEN!