I was talking with a friend in recovery. He was sharing on the brilliance of the Serenity Prayer. So much I cannot change. Some things I can. The hard part is the wisdom to know the difference. Retraining my brain. How do I know what the best decision is? When will I know? How will I know?
Timing.
The path appears when you take the leap of faith and trust God. Knowing when to speak and to make an amends, it all comes down to timing. When to speak and when to wait. Who does it help? Who will it hurt? How long should I wait?
In any amends communication, I must ask myself 2 questions:
1) What is my motivation?
2) What are my expectations?
If I pray on these two and find that I have peace in the answers that come up, I am ready. I am clean in my delivery. God often presents the moments for us—when we least expect it.
“God, 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.”
Journal your thoughts.
Pray for wisdom.
Wait for God’s peace.
“ For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
Matthew 23:12
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