Acceptance can be a significant challenge in our lives, especially as we get older. To experience the peace and serenity we long for there are a number of things we need to accept. Here is a list presented in the form of a prayer.
Abba God,
I accept your unconditional love.
I accept myself as I am.
I accept my wounds and addictions.
I accept my weakness and powerlessness to change myself.
I accept all my failures.
I accept that you have forgiven all my failures.
I accept that I need you.
I accept that I need other people.
I accept all the people and situations that come into my life.
Abba God,
May my acceptance of all these things bring me peace and serenity. Amen.