The Serenity Prayer: Printable Prayer Card (Free PDF)
A printable Serenity Prayer card brings together the short form and Reinhold Niebuhr's fuller 1943 version on a single page, so the words are close at hand in a meeting, a hospital room, or at your own kitchen table. Print a copy for a twelve-step group, slip one into your wallet or meeting bag, or save it as a PDF on your phone for the moments when serenity is hardest to find. For the prayer's full history and original prayers built on it, see the complete guide.
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The Serenity Prayer — Short Form
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. Amen.
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The Serenity Prayer — Reinhold Niebuhr's Fuller Version (1943)
God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, courage to change the things which should be changed, and the wisdom to distinguish the one from the other. Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time, accepting hardship as a pathway to peace, taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it, trusting that You will make all things right if I surrender to Your will, so that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with You forever in the next. Amen.
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A One-Line Prayer to Carry Today
God, give me serenity for today, courage for the next step in front of me, and wisdom to tell the two apart. Amen.
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Scripture to pray
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.— Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV)
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.— James 1:5 (NIV)
Frequently asked questions
How do I print this Serenity Prayer card?
Click 'Print / Save as PDF' above the card section, then choose your printer, or select 'Save as PDF' to keep a digital copy on your phone. The short form, the full 1943 version, and the one-line prayer each print cleanly on their own space so the card stays easy to read.
Should I print the short or the full version of the Serenity Prayer?
Print both — they're on the same card. The short form is what most people know and what fits on a wallet card or a meeting-room wall; Niebuhr's fuller 1943 version is worth having for a longer, quieter moment of reflection, since it goes on to describe what living out that serenity actually looks like day to day.
Can I carry a printed Serenity Prayer card in my wallet or meeting bag?
Yes — that's exactly what this card is sized and formatted for. Many people in recovery keep a copy in a wallet, a meeting bag, or taped inside a car visor as a steady reminder they can reach for in a hard moment, without needing to search for the words.