This morning as I scrolled through the saints of the day, I clicked on "St. Philaret, Metroplitan of Moscow" to read about his life. At the end of his life story, I was struck by the beautiful prayer of St. Philaret, a prayer that he would read throughout his life. I hope to add it in to my daily prayer routine, and am sharing it for those who may wish to, as well. I usually read the prayer of the Optina Elders, which is very similar to this one and equally beautiful, and today I learned that this prayer was the original one and was read by the Optina Elders, too. This is why it has been called the prayer of the Optina Elders in some prayer books.
O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace. Help me in all things to rely upon Your holy will. In every hour of the day reveal Your will to me. Bless my dealings with all who surround me. Teach me to treat all that comes to me throughout the day with peace of soul, and with the firm conviction that Your will governs all. In all my deeds and words guide my thoughts and feelings. In unforseen events let me not forget that all are sent by You. Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering or embarrassing others. Give me strength to bear the fatigue of this coming day with all that it will bring. Direct my will, teach me to pray, pray You Yourself in me. Amen.
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