A treasured meditation in the Recovery community, the Serenity Prayer can be an essential support for children and families. Recognizing a power greater than oneself provides a sense of hope, peace, and strength and helps center people as they manage daily living and challenges. Serenity is the opposite of anxiety, so it can soothe as well as remind individuals of the importance and wisdom to set healthy boundaries dividing what we can control and what we can’t. This simplifies our burdens and allows us to focus on accepting what is beyond our control and accepting and acting on what we can. For those who struggle with the word God, it can be replaced with other references of a power greater than oneself.