March 7, 2026
The following is a prayer from the Orthodox faith to strengthen us in our suffering:
The dark clouds of trouble gather above us, O Lord, and the grief of torments terrify us. Though we find ourselves in a state of suffering, we do not complain against you, O Good One, for you are our support and the unshaken rock upon which we place our hope.
You know, O God, the cause of our wretchedness and sorrow, and you continue to look after us. Even in our suffering we know that you love us, and it is this very knowledge that strengthens us. Thus, hoping in your love and goodness, we shall not allow these assaults to overcome us; rather we will fight with courage, and confident in your help, we shall be victorious.
It is you who guides the world and the fate of mortals; thus direct the ship of our lives which is assailed by the waves of temptation, so that it may reach the calm harbor. Alone we fight in vain against the tempests of life, for without you we can do nothing. We therefore fly to you, O Good One, and we pray: Come to our aid and save us by your might, just as you once saved Peter, who came to you on the water. Stretch out your hand to us as you did to him, O Lord of mercy, and do not delay. Amen.
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