Prayer of the Optina Elders

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Prayer of the Optina Elders

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CHRIST IS RISEN!

Here is a wonderful prayer that I came across. Does anybody else have prayers of saints? It would be wonderful to share them.

Grant unto me, O Lord, that with peace of mind I may face all that this new day is to bring. Grant unto me to dedicate myself completely to Thy Holy Will. For every hour of this day, instruct and support me in all things. Whatsoever tidings I may receive during the day, do Thou teach me to accept tranquilly, in the firm conviction that all eventualities fulfill Thy Holy Will. Govern Thou my thoughts and feeling in all I do and say. When things unforseen occur, let me not forget that all cometh down from Thee. Teach me to behave sincerely and rationally toward every member of my family, that I may bring confusion and sorrow to none. Bestow upon me, my Lord, strength to endure the fatigue of the day, and to bear my part in all its passing events. Guide Thou my will and teach me to pray, to believe, to hope, to suffer, to forgive, and to love. Amen.

Please remember me in your prayers.

Joanna

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. (Ps. 50)

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