The Serenity Prayer: A Simple Prayer to Enrich Your Life

Trevor Hudson

Apr 2012 · Upper Room Books

About this ebook

"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." Countless people around the world have prayed this prayer, and it has helped them find peace in the midst of their harried lives. They may not realize that the above words are just the beginning of a longer prayer. In this book, beloved pastor and teacher Trevor Hudson explores the entire Serenity Prayer, giving insights into each phrase and making the prayer accessible to everyday people. He looks at the prayer from a Christian perspective, sharing his own experiences with addiction but broadening the book to address the struggles that come to everyone, regardless of whether they are in recovery. Hudson addresses addictions that differ from the stereotypical, such as eating compulsively, overworking, filling one's life with religious activity. He challenges readers to make this prayer part of their daily devotions and to pray it with others. Each brief chapter contains a single-paragraph summary called "In a Nutshell." Hudson then poses a thought-provoking question or suggestion for reflection. The chapters end with a full-page display of a scripture related to the topic of the chapter. Readers will learn how this simple prayer can transform their lives, bringing peace into even the messiest situations.

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Gives me a wonderful peace

About the author

Dallas Willard (1935–2013) was an American philosopher who was also well-known for his writings on Christian spiritual formation. He was a longtime professor of philosophy at The University of Southern California. In addition to teaching and writing about philosophy, Willard lectured and wrote books about Christianity and Christian living. Christianity Today named his book The Divine Conspiracy Book of the Year for 1999. Another of his books, Renovation of the Heart, won Christianity Today's 2003 Book Award for books on spirituality.

Trevor Hudson is a Methodist minister, pastoral therapist, and retreat leader in Benoni, South Africa. He is the author of several books, including Hope Beyond Your Tears, The Serenity Prayer, One Day at a Time, and A Mile in My Shoes. Hudson travels widely to conduct conferences, workshops, and retreats.