I have to be honest and say that I actually had to look up the word "serenity" this morning. My devotion this morning was all about serenity and I wasn't quite too sure what it meant exactly.
I'm not sure if this is because I don't have the best vocabulary or if it is because serenity is such a unique thing these days. Whatever the reason, I looked it up and got a better understanding of what it really means.
Serenity is calm. It is peaceful. It is being content in the moment and not needing anything else. Like I said - not too common of a thing these days.
Life these days is all about the rush of getting things done, climbing to the top, having the best things, fitting in. There is not too much time in a day to experience serenity. I long for the days that I hear about in books; the ones where families took things slow and steady. They ate dinner together, worked together, loved each other. I know that we still do those things, but it feels so rushed and it takes a whole lot of effort to do so.
In order to experience serenity, try some of these things...
Will Do
- Offer yourself to God in faith
- Believe that all things work together for the highest good
- Look for ways to simplify your life
- Keep focus on important priorities
- Do your best and trust God with the results
- Trust in divine wisdom
- Be faithful, not fearful
To Do
- Set up appointments in your calendar for you and God
- Turn 5 Bible promises into personal affirmations
- Keep a record of daily activities and asses them in light of your priorities
- Organize your closets
- Thoroughly clean your house
- Practice saying "No" out loud
- Create a beautiful flower arrangement
Bible Verses to Remember
- Isaiah 30:15
- Luke 2:19
- John 14:27
- Romans 8:6
- James 3:18
- Matthew 5:8
- Romans 8:28
- Psalm 116:7
"Let nothing good or bad upset the balance of your life."
Thomas A Kempis
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