A collection of spiritual reflections by an anonymous Orthodox priest, who became an indispensable desk book for Empress Alexandra Feodorovna during her exile in Tobolsk. Simple yet deeply penetrating words about faith, humility, and trust in God sustained the Imperial Family through years of trials and until their last days—comforting people who face difficult circumstances even today.
“Day by Day. Each Day as a Gift from God” is a small book created in the early 20th century, in which each day is offered as a gift from above. Its pages sound like a quiet prayer and a reminder: the Lord does not turn away from human pain—He is present right at the very heart of suffering. Throughout the entire book runs an atmosphere of trust in Providence, inner stillness, and love for one’s neighbor—the same spirit reflected in the letters of the Imperial Family, who preserved peace of soul and shared support even in adversity.