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Accepting Quote by Jim Stout

“God, grant me serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference; living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardship as a pathway to peace; taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would…” quote by Jim Stout
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““God, grant me serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference; living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardship as a pathway to peace; taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; trusting that you will make all things right if I surrender to your will, so that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy””

Jim Stout

About This Quote

Source Prayer: Serenity Prayer, adapted by Jim Stout

A prayer seeking peace, courage, wisdom, and acceptance, emphasizing daily living and trust in divine guidance.

In simple terms: Ask for peace, courage, wisdom, and acceptance.

Key Takeaway

Embrace daily acceptance and trust.

Themes

spirituality self‑help faith

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

prayer motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • stress management
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

serenity acceptance wisdom trust

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you apply these principles without religious framing?
  • What daily practices foster serenity?
A Different Perspective

May be too religious for secular contexts; over‑reliance on external control.

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