Accept What You Must

 From A Celebration of the Simple Life...

"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." - 1 Peter 5:7

If there's one thing I've learned about the Amish, it's their ability to accept things that happen to them as God's will.  An Amish couple we know are unable to have children of their own.  As much as they would like to be parents, they've accepted it as God's will.  Rather than brooding about their situation, they take pleasure in spending time with their nieces and nephews and ministering to others in need.

Another Amish man we know is confined to a wheelchair due to a childhood accident.  While some might question God and bemoan their situation, he chooses to remain positive and do whatever he can.

Life isn't always fair, but if we learn to appreciate what we have and trust God with our future, we'll feel a sense of peace and acceptance.  Remember this week to accept what you must and change what you can.  Look to the future with a sense of hope and thank God for each new day, for we really do have much to be grateful for.

Heavenly Father,

there are many things in my life

over which I have no control.

Help me learn to accept those things,

knowing that You are in control.

fill me with Your perfect peace,

and give me a heart of acceptance.

Amen.

- Wanda E Brunstetter