Grant me serenity...

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.

I need to accept that things cannot always be the way I envision it. Life has a funny way of changing your plans for you. There is no way to truly tell if things could have or would have been different if you had chosen a different road.

In all honesty there cannot be good without the bad. The difference is how you choose to deal with the things that cannot be changed into your favor.

Job-
I cannot change the economy, or the lack of jobs in the field I chose to pursue.
I can change my out look, be patient, and grateful for the fact that I have a relative in the profession willing to help me out with what he can.
I can continue looking, and avoid discouragement by telling myself all good things come to those who wait.

Money-
I cannot change the fact that there will always be bills to pay, and that some months we will feel in over our heads.
I cannot change the fact that I need to be home with my child rather than working full time somewhere.
I can practice wise money management, and organize our lives.
I can choose to live simply, reduce unnecessary bills or costs.
I can plan how to use the resources we do have wisely.

Self-
I cannot change who I am as a person.
I can choose to be optimistic, caring, and encouraging.
I can lose this pregnancy weight and become healthier through clean eating.
I can make healthy meals for my family and feel like I am contributing.
I can make my environment more inviting by using my creativity.
I can focus on my blessings instead of my down falls.

There is so much more that I CAN do, than cannot do.