The Serenity Prayer challenges us to not try to control what we cannot control; to know the difference between what we can have an impact on and what we must simply allow to occur. Knowing the difference is critical to our emotional well-being. Do you stop to think about situations you are trying desperately to control when in fact you have no control over them? On the other hand, are you clear about the areas of your life over which you can impact and in fact are intended to take responsibility? Consider the difference and choose to act accordingly.
Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center. He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis. If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website. Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You. He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.