Serenity Prayer CBT Worksheet

The full version is simply a longer version that has been slightly reworded to make it sound more humble, like a prayer would: "O God and Heavenly Father, Grant to us the serenity of mind to accept that which cannot be changed; courage to change that which can be changed, and wisdom to know the one from the other, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen."

Yes, the Serenity Prayer is widely used and approved by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), though not originally written specifically for AA. The prayer has become synonymous with recovery, supporting individuals in gaining acceptance and resilience during treatment.

The original Serenity Prayer, first created by theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, was: "God give me the serenity to accept things which cannot be changed; Give me courage to change things which must be changed; And the wisdom to distinguish one from the other."