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Prayer of the Optina Elders

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Prayer of the last Optina elders

Lord, let me meet with peace of mind everything that the coming day will bring me.
Let me completely surrender to Your Holy will.

For every hour of this day, instruct and support me in everything.

Whatever news I receive during the day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and a firm conviction that everything is Your Holy will.

In all my words and deeds, guide my thoughts and feelings.

In all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything was sent down by You.

Teach me to act directly and wisely with each member of my family, without confusing or upsetting anyone.

Lord, give me strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events during the day.

Guide my will and teach me to pray, believe, hope, endure, forgive and love.

Amen.

Prayer of the Optina Elders

Lord, let me meet with peace of mind everything that the coming day will bring me.

Lord, let me completely surrender to Your holy will.

Lord, at every hour of this day, instruct and support me in everything.

Lord, whatever news I receive during this day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and with the firm conviction that everything is Your holy will.

Lord, reveal to me Your holy will for me and those around me.

Lord, guide my thoughts and feelings in all my words and thoughts.

Lord, in all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything was sent down by You.

Lord, teach me to correctly, simply, and rationally treat everyone at home and those around me, elders, equals and juniors, so that I do not upset anyone, but contribute to the good of everyone.

Lord, give me strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events during the day.

Lord, You yourself guide my will and teach me to pray, hope, believe, love, endure and forgive.

Lord, do not leave me to the mercy of my enemies, but for the sake of Your holy name, lead and rule me.

Lord, enlighten my mind and my heart to understand Your eternal and unchangeable laws that govern the world, so that I, Your sinful servant, can correctly serve You and my neighbors.

Lord, I thank You for everything that will happen to me, for I firmly believe that everything works for the good of those who love You.

Lord, bless all my exits and entries, deeds, words and thoughts, deign me to always joyfully glorify, sing and bless You, for You are blessed forever and ever.

Amen.

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