St. Philaret of Moscow

Thanks for those great comments Matt and Dave. I'm wondering if what this discussion really requires is a look at what it means to be an educational leader today in the kinds of schools we give leadership in. Can we stay focussed on the educational vision we are called to? Another challenge is to stay focussed on "the main thing" and not get sidetracked. I think it is possible that school boards are looking for something they feel we as educational leaders cannot deliver and so they look for those who can, not always realizing the consequences of the decisions.

Anyway in the middle of a busy week this gift to me from a friend passed on to you: a prayer from St. Philaret of Moscow

"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 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 the coming day with all that it shall bring. Direct my will, teach me to pray. And, You Yourself, pray in me. Amen."