This Advent I have been using a prayer from the Orthodox tradition as a morning offering for the day. It has been a great help to me in the demands and uncertainties of my daily life and service for God. I usually say it alone in the Mary Chapel here at All Saints. I hope it might be helpful to you.
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 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 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.
(by Metropolitan Philaret of
With you on the Journey of Transformation,
Rob+
p.s. Photo taken on the Isle of Skye, August 2003, a morning I will cherish always.