Reclaiming Our Children: A Blog About Healing After Abortion

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.

I am sure we have all heard this prayer before but dang it
is hard follow.  This call to “let go”
can be a real crucifixion to our humanness, yet it is exactly this, that we
need to do if we are to grow in love, holiness and healing.

We need to let go of unhealthy behaviors which often times
have become our friends even though we know they are not good for us.

We need to let go of unhealthy relationships and recognize we
cannot control people or what they do. This does not necessarily mean ending a
relationship but instead ending trying to change the other person.

We need to let go of our pain which we often cling to because
we feel it is what binds us to our children

We need to let go of resentment, anger, fear, jealousy,
shame, guilt and all the other things we cling to…yes, you heard me ..it is
that word again cling.

It is only in letting go and trusting and letting God,  that we will be free to feel His peace and to love,
love our unborn children, love ourselves and others, and love God.

When we let go He is able to fill us with Himself!

So start doing your spiritual spring cleaning and pray for
the grace to begin to throw those things away. Say the prayer each day and ask
for the courage and strength to move out of His way.

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.