“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 fi nd 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.
Each brief chapter contains a single-paragraph summary called “In a Nutshell.” Hudson then poses a thought-provoking question or suggestion for refl ection. The chapters end with a full-page display of a scripture related to the chapter topic.
Readers will learn how this simple prayer can transform their lives, bringing peace into even the messiest situations.
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Rev. Trevor Hudson has been part of the Methodist movement in Southern Africa for more than 40 years. Serving primarily around Johannesburg, South Africa, he is deeply committed to the work and ministry of the local congregation. In addition to preaching and teaching on a regular basis in South Africa, he is also involved with the Institute for Creative Conversation and the Jesuit Institute of South Africa. A significant part of his weekly work is giving the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Besides his local commitments, Trevor travels widely, preaching, teaching, and lecturing in the areas of spiritual formation, spiritual direction, and pastoral therapy. In the USA he lectures at Fuller Seminary and Gardner-Webb University in their Doctor of Ministry programs, the Next Frontiers Program for Ministers, the Renovare International Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation, and the Dallas Willard Center for Spiritual Formation at Westmont College. Trevor is the author of over 20 books, including the Pauses series (Pauses for Advent, Pauses for Lent, and Pauses for Pentecost) with Upper Room Books. Trevor is married to Debbie, and they are the parents of two adult children, Joni and Mark.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 gently but forcibly shows us how to inhabit the Serenity Prayer. His words are extremely well crafted and accessible. You can just enjoy them. The prayer will come to you through his presentations. You can sit with it and let it penetrate your body and soul. If you do that, the gift of serenity will come to you in the grace of God. You an be sure of it." Dallas Willard, author of "The Divine Conspiracy" and professor of philosophy, University of Southern California
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Countless people around the world have prayed this prayer, and it has helped them find peace in the midst of their harried lives.Did you know 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 all of us, regardless of whether we are in recovery.Hudson addresses addictions that differ from the stereotypical, such as eating compulsively, overworking, or filling one's life with religious activity. He challenges you to make this prayer part of your 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 and ends with a scripture passage related to the chapter topic.Learn how this simple prayer can transform your life, bringing peace into even the messiest situations. Artikel-Nr. 9780835810944
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