Good morning friends, I want to share a practice that has been helping me stay steadfast in the midst of a lot of change lately. This beautiful prayer from Saint Philaret is designed to be prayed in the morning, to set a peaceful intention for the day. I’ve certainly found it helpful, and I hope you will too.
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 firm conviction that your will governs all.
In all my deeds and words, guide my thoughts and feelings.
In unforeseen 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 the strength to bear the fatigue of the day with all that it shall bring.
Direct my will. Teach me to pray. And you, yourself, pray in me.
Amen.
