The Art of Acceptance

[cmc]

New Life Daily Devotion by Steve Arterburn - July 8, 2009



Come to terms with God and be at peace;
in this way good will come to you.
Job 22:21 HCSB

Sometimes, we must accept life on its terms, not our own. Life has a way of unfolding, not as we will, but as it will. And sometimes, there is precious little we can do to change things.

When events transpire that are beyond our control, we have a choice: we can either learn the art of acceptance, or we can make ourselves miserable as we struggle to change the unchangeable.

We must entrust the things we cannot change to God. Once we have done so, we can prayerfully and faithfully tackle the important work that He has placed before us: doing something about the things we can change . . . and doing it sooner rather than later.

Can you summon the courage and the wisdom to accept life on its own terms? If so, you’ll most certainly be rewarded for your good judgment.

Surrender to the Lord is not a tremendous sacrifice, not an agonizing performance. It is the most sensible thing you can do.
Corrie ten Boom

He does not need to transplant us into a different field. He transforms the very things that were before our greatest hindrances, into the chief and most blessed means of our growth. No difficulties in your case can baffle Him. Put yourself absolutely into His hands, and let Him have His own way with you.
Elisabeth Elliot

How changed our lives would be if we could only fly through the days on wings of surrender and trust!
Hannah Whitall Smith

Ultimately things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.
Barbara Johnson

Today’s Prayer

Father, the events of this world unfold according to a plan that I cannot fully understand. But You understand. Help me to trust You, Lord, even when I am grieving. Help me to trust You even when I am confused. Today, in whatever circumstances I find myself, let me trust Your will and accept Your love . . . completely. Amen

[Believe808]

Thank you CMC, I have been reading alot on Acceptance today and this is a wonderful post to read as my day comes to an end. I started the day with "Nothing, absolutely nothing, happens in God's world by mistake." and I end it with " Let me trust your Will and accept Your Love completely." Thank you my friend.

[NeedingHelp7]

Father, the events of this world unfold according to a plan that I cannot fully understand. But You understand. Help me to trust You, Lord, even when I am grieving. Help me to trust You even when I am confused. Today, in whatever circumstances I find myself, let me trust Your will and accept Your love . . . completely. Amen

Amen.....and thankyou for this post

[IO Storm]

Thanks from me too, Midge..'accepting' I have to take more meds to control cholestorol

and triglycerides..I do believe in complying with doctors, and that God has blessed the

medical profession with abundant knowledge.

And NH..love your sig line. It is my life verse.

[LuvinMe]

Acceptance... AMEN........