Daily Office
Morning Prayer (O Lord, grant me)
O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace. Help me in all things to rely upon Thy holy will. In every hour of the day, reveal Thy will to me. Bless my dealings with all who surround me. Teach me to treat all that comes throughout the day with peace of soul, and with firm conviction that Thy 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 Thee. Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering or embarrassing others. Give me strength to bear the fatigue of the coming day, with all that it shall bring. Direct my will. Teach me to pray. Pray Thou Thyself in me. Amen.
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This prayer is attributed to Elder Ioann of Kronstadt and Metropolitan Philaret of Moscow. It is widely used as a morning prayer in the Orthodox tradition, expressing total surrender to God's will for the day ahead.
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