Optina flower garden

In the Optina monastery for instruction, advice and comfort, “in Optina for experience”, all of Russia flocked. Now we have the opportunity to learn from experienced mentors - the elders of the Optinsky, through their written guidelines to us. The discovery of the treasury of the edification of Optinsky ascetics, we precede the prayer of this monastery now glorified in the face of the holy elders: Lord, give me with spiritual calm to meet everything that will bring me the coming day. Let me completely indulge in your holy will. In every hour of this day, instill in everything and support me. Whatever I get the news during the day, teach me to accept them with a calm soul and firm conviction that all your holy will. In all my words and deeds, leading my thoughts and feelings. In all unforeseen cases, do not bark me to forget that everything is sent down by you. Teach me to directly and reasonably act with every member of my family, not embarrassing or upset. Lord, give me the power to transfer the fatigue of the coming day and all the events during the day. Leading my will and teach me to pray, believe, hope, endure, forgive and love. Amen.