Sometimes I’m ready to hit publish on one of these posts, BUT something (ahem, Jesus) whispers “no, not yet!” And, of course, He is right every time! Before I could hit submit, I first needed more review on a lesson I thought I already knew by our wonderful, Heavenly Father.

Merriam Webster defines serenity as “the quality or state of being serene.”

It defines serene as “marked by or suggestive of utter calm and unruffled repose or quietude,” and “clear and free of storms or unpleasant change,” and “shining bright and steady.”

Who doesn’t want to be free of storms or unpleasant change? Who wouldn’t want to be steady?

Put me first in line for all that. Yes, please and thank you!

At the start of this academic season, I was sent the serenity prayer over email. I was going through some stuff, as we all do from time to…