Try This Prayer When You're Feeling Frustrated (Serenity Prayer)

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.”

If you’re finding yourself frustrated and struggling to surrender your plans to God, the Serenity Prayer is for you. We all have things we care about that are out of our control, making us feel powerless and angry. The more we offer these things up to the Lord, entrusting them to his care, the more we are able to find peace and serenity.

Today, Fr. Mark-Mary explains why the Serenity Prayer is the prayer he recommends the most when hearing confessions.

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[fabgal]

God always comes in just at the right moment. I'm having a difficult time with my kids today. I really needed this. Thank you and God bless!!

[Ruby-xqzo]

I feel frustrated when I feel like I’m not moving forward or when I’m scared that I don’t know what’s ahead. Since my childhood I’m scared of not being in control.

[chrisborjaspiegel]

As an alcoholic this prayer has saved my life.

[GregoryBoyce-slny]

Our inner peace we need so we can do good in the world.

[johnlowkey]

Much better than, "serenity now!"

[robertocastillo]

Amen. I love this prayer. Thanks Fr Mark Mary. Blessings

[ayeshat]

This video came at just the right time. 5 days overdue with my first baby. Definitely feeling extremely frustrated and struggling emotionally. Will pray this prayer.🙏

[jacobmelanson]

I needed this, Father. Your work most assuredly brings glory to the Lord!

[karebear]

Prayers for the first responder and whoever they were responding to at 6:42

[kathimiller]

Thank you Father. I needed this as a reminder prayer.
My mother passed away less than two months ago and my life is new and trying at this point.
I know she’s at peace now.
God bless you and all who read this.

[mazikode]

Thank you so much father i look forward to my fridays. I really needed this because i am having problems with my teenage son and nothing seems to help. Its encouraging the reminder of St. Monica and how she handled it in prayer and giving it all to Christ.

[ks]

Your timing is truly Divine, Fr. Mark-Mary! Thank you! I thank God for you and your brothers!

[tinamckeage]

Thank youFather.I love the way u explain this prayer.Godbless

[paddyspoint]

I pray this every morning on the way to work. I accept that I can't control everything that happens to me during the day, but I can find peace in surrendering these things to God. As the saying goes, "Let go and let God."

[ruportwillis]

I like this prayer. Thanks. I like how God gives priests different talents and how they are used . It’s really cool.

[jenlovesjesus]

Boy, did I need this! I'll be praying this tonight at work.

[lotus]

Thank you so much Father Mark Mary. This prayer is perfect for a difficult day like today.
Greetings from 🇬🇧

[californiamom]

This is exactly what I’ve been needing 🙏 thank you father

[wellbhoy]

Many thanks Father. Best wishes from Scotland.

[the_review_lady_channel]

I am having a lingering health problem & anxiety over it. Thank you…🌹