Faith in the Lord, including in the Lord who became human and appeared before his children in the guise of Jesus Christ, is what sets Christianity apart from other religions. God, as the Bible teaches, is merciful, evidence of which is his great sacrifice for the salvation of sinners, his willingness to forgive traitors in order for people to learn this forgiveness.
Only in forgiveness is love born, and without it in the heart the path to the Kingdom of God is closed to us. The Almighty can do everything. It is not surprising that prayer to the Lord God for help in love and in other matters is so popular. You need to learn it from an early age, because this knowledge is priceless, since any prayer text brings a person closer to the Savior.
Prayer to the Lord for health
A serious illness is not a reason to despair. Of course, it is difficult to see God’s good providence in illness, but this must be done in order not only to alleviate one’s suffering, but also to express complete trust in the Lord, which will certainly be followed by a reward from above.
Faith in Christ helps us approach the struggles associated with poor health with an optimistic attitude. You can strengthen it in yourself with the help of prayers, some of which are simultaneously directed to the Almighty, as a petition for divine help.
Priests recommend calling on the One Creator not only when hopes for another salvation have disappeared. It is worth contacting him every day, regardless of your health condition.
You can and should ask for your own healing and the recovery of loved ones, for their protection from illnesses. Anyone who is persistent in his prayer, who asks God for blessings with sincere love for Him, will certainly receive his.
Jesus Prayer
One of the most important prayers in Christianity, which can replace the others, not counting the “Creed” and “Our Father”. They usually turn to the Almighty with the hope of:
- healing from illnesses (a similar text, according to the Gospel of Mark, helped a blind man receive help from Jesus);
- strengthening the spirit, which is necessary to combat temptations leading to the fall;
- protection from an invisible and real enemy.
Learning this short prayer by heart is not a problem even for a child. You need to read it thoughtfully, because in its lines Jesus is proclaimed the Son of God, which is the central statement in Christianity. The text contains a request for support in the fight against the devil's machinations in their various manifestations.
In addition, the “Jesus Prayer” reminds believers of the Savior’s sacrifice and the need to become completely like Him. It is worth reading not only when in need. It is good if a Christian recites these lines daily, thereby purifying himself spiritually. The only caveat is that such service to the Lord should not feed human narcissism and pride. Understanding oneself as a great man of prayer is a sin that must be resisted.
Prayer of thanksgiving to the Mother of God
Believers know how powerful sincere prayers to the Mother of God are. She saves from illness, sends relief to the soul in sorrow, and through her prayers family conflicts are resolved. You can also read words of gratitude to the Mother of God every day, just like you can to God.
It occupies a special position in the Orthodox faith. The Mother of God is considered so holy that she surpasses all other people and even angels in the purity of her soul. That is why a special prayer appeal has been compiled for her:
We praise you, Mother of God; We confess You, Mary, the Virgin Mother of God; The whole earth magnifies You, the Eternal Father's Daughter. All Angels and Archangels and all Principalities humbly serve You; All Powers, Thrones, Dominions and all the highest Powers of heaven obey you. The Cherubim and Seraphim stand before You rejoicing and cry out with an unceasing voice: Holy Mother of God, the heavens and earth are full of the majesty of the glory of the fruit of Your womb. The Mother praises the glorious apostolic face of her Creator to you; The Mother of God magnifies many martyrs for you; The glorious host of confessors of God the Word gives you a temple; To you the ruling Poles preach the image of virginity; All the heavenly hosts praise you, the Queen of Heaven. Throughout the entire universe the Holy Church glorifies you, honoring the Mother of God; He extols thee true King of heaven, the Maiden. You are the Angel Lady, You are the door of heaven, You are the ladder of the Kingdom of Heaven, You are the palace of the King of glory, You are the ark of piety and grace, You are the abyss of bounties, You are the refuge of sinners. You are the Mother of the Savior, you received freedom for the sake of a captive man, you received God in your womb. The enemy has been trampled upon by you; You have opened the doors of the Kingdom of Heaven to the faithful. You stand at the right hand of God; You pray to God for us, Virgin Mary, who will judge the living and the dead. We therefore ask You, Intercessor before Your Son and God, Who redeemed us with Your blood, so that we may receive the reward in eternal glory. Save Thy people, O Mother of God, and bless Thy inheritance, for let us be partakers of Thy inheritance; preserve and keep us even unto the ages. Every day, O Most Holy One, we wish to praise and please You with our hearts and lips. Grant, Most Merciful Mother, now and always to preserve us from sin; have mercy on us, Intercessor, have mercy on us. May Thy mercy be upon us, as we trust in Thee forever. Amen.
There is an icon of the Mother of God in every home; you can turn to the Lady before any image. You can also express your gratitude by purchasing a church candle. A very good deed is donation to the poor, some good deed for orphans. After all, this is what Christians should do - help those who need support. If all goes well, never forget about the weak, needy, hurt and lost souls.
Prayer for help
The prayer to Jesus Christ for help is considered universal by believers, because it can be used in different life situations. Problems at work? Not going well in your personal life? Do you have to make an important decision that can change the course of future events?
At such moments, the person himself can do everything that depends on him to eliminate current problems. Relatives can also come to his aid. However, all this will be in vain if the believer does not have the main support, support from above.
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He who prays earnestly for her gets his. Regular reading of a prayer for help works like this:
- inspires self-confidence;
- calms the nerves;
- enlightens the mind;
- suggests the right direction for further movement forward.
The only condition is that you need to turn to the Lord with sincere and unshakable faith in Him, His mercy, and a willingness to extend your hand to the Servant who needs it.
Prayer to Archangel Michael from enemies
Lord, Great God, King without beginning, send, O Lord, Thy Archangel Michael to the aid of Thy servants (name). Protect us, Archangel, from all enemies, visible and invisible. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Destroyer of demons, forbid all enemies fighting me, and make them like sheep, and humble their evil hearts, and crush them like dust in the face of the wind. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Six-winged first Prince and Governor of the Heavenly forces - Cherubim and Seraphim, be our helper in all troubles, sorrows, sorrows, a quiet refuge in the desert and on the seas. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Deliver us from all the charms of the devil, when You hear us, sinners, praying to You, calling on Your Holy name. Hasten to our aid and overcome all who oppose us, by the power of the Honest and Life-giving Cross of the Lord, the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos, the prayers of the holy Apostles, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Andrew, for Christ's sake, the holy fool, the holy prophet Elijah and all the holy great martyrs: holy martyrs Nikita and Eustathius , and all our reverend fathers, who have pleased God from the ages, and all the holy Heavenly Powers.
Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Help us sinners (name) and deliver us from cowardice, flood, fire, sword and vain death, from great evil, from the flattering enemy, from the reviled storm, from the evil one, deliver us forever, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Holy Archangel of God Michael, with Your lightning sword, drive away from me the evil spirit that tempts and torments me. Amen.
Prayer for children to Jesus Christ
The love of parents for their offspring is difficult to compare with anything. It is she who strengthens people’s desire to take care of their family and its younger members. This desire is quite natural and characteristic even of those who do not believe in the Lord. And yet, it is those who believe in Christ who recognize the birth of children as a special great blessing from above. And they strive to protect this gift with all their might.
For this purpose, Christians pray to Jesus for help for their heirs. Such a petition, if it comes from a heart filled with love for God, benefits not only the child, but also the person praying, who through conversation with the Lord finds peace of mind.
Do you want your children to be happy? Pass on your spiritual heritage to them, teach them to serve the Almighty and ask Him for support for the child. This can be done using ready-made prayer texts, including the short, easy-to-remember “Lord, You are the One who weighs everything.”
Protective Prayer to Archangel Michael from dark forces
Oh, Saint Michael the Archangel, bright and formidable commander of the Heavenly King! Have mercy on me, a sinner who requires your intercession, save me from all visible and invisible enemies, and, moreover, strengthen me from mortal horror and from the embarrassment of the devil, and grant me the honor of unashamedly presenting myself to our Creator at the hour of His terrible and righteous judgment. O all-holy, great Michael the Archangel! Do not despise me, a sinner, who prays to you for help and your intercession in this world and in the future, but grant me there together with you to glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Powerful prayers to the Lord Jesus Christ
In any life situation, no matter how difficult it may be, Christians can rely on God and His mercy. You can ask for it in your own words, but many prefer to use ready-made strong prayers. But what is powerful prayer? Many people mistakenly think that these are lines that only need to be read a certain number of times to get what they want. This only happens in fairy tales. Orthodox prayer is a conversation with the Almighty, in which the believer repents before the Heavenly Father, thanks him for all the gifts and expresses the hope that He will not stop sending them to him in the future. This petition, as Tradition and the Bible teaches us, is filled with special power through the power of faith in God. At the same time, prayer is also a tool for strengthening this faith.
Yet in Orthodoxy there are several key texts that can be considered particularly powerful. They are recognized as such primarily because of their content, which reveals the basic truths of Christianity and important revelations. Anyone who can be imbued with them can have no doubt that an answer to his request will be sent from above.
First prayer
A short but powerful prayer, beginning with the lines “Lord Jesus Christ,” will help in various difficult life situations. You can turn to the Almighty with it, making a petition not only for yourself, but also for your loved ones.
Second prayer
“Oh, Lord Jesus Christ” - this is how a small prayer begins, just a few lines of which have great power. It is recommended to read them according to the standard rule: in solitude, clearing your mind and soul of evil thoughts and negative emotions, focusing on faith in a merciful Savior.
Prayer three
A short prayer to Jesus Christ for help in various endeavors. They often resort to reading “Have mercy on me, Lord,” when the soul of a believer is tormented by repentance for sins, regret about an evil act committed.
Prayer four
Orthodox prayer to the Lord Jesus Christ for help in business, for consolation, forgiveness of sins. Just a couple of lines contain the true meaning of faith in the Lord. This can explain the popularity of this appeal to the Almighty in Christianity.
Prayer of repentance
Every righteous person strives to earn the forgiveness of the Lord. Everyone, no matter how hard he tries to live according to God’s commandments, sins. Orthodox Christians can talk about their atrocities during confession, but it is not always easy for people to reveal their secrets to others.
It is easier to decide on revelations when you know that only Jesus listens to you, and He will never condemn or reject His servant. A repentant appeal to the Almighty is a kind of prayer for urgent help, because through it you can cleanse yourself spiritually and gain strength to serve the Lord with truth and faith.
The text of this prayer will be useful not only to those who, due to circumstances, do not often go to confession with a clergyman, but also to people for whom the church has already become a second home. A person always has something to repent of, and it is worth doing it every day.
To do this, it is enough to retire, sit in front of the icons of the Savior, after which you need to think about your sins and find the strength to sincerely ask God for forgiveness for all your misdeeds.
Morning and evening appeal to God
Morning prayer is very important. You need to start your day with the appropriate attitude. If a person is going through difficult times, it will allow him to strengthen his spirit. If everything goes well in life, then the believer in it thanks the Lord for his mercy.
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In any case, the words must come deeply from the soul of an Orthodox Christian, only then will they acquire their sacred power:
As soon as you wake up, you must cross yourself and say: In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, grant me, O Lord, to remain without sin on this day. Amen.
There is also an evening prayer:
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother, our reverend and God-bearing fathers and all saints, have mercy on us. Amen.
Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.
Heavenly King, Comforter, Soul of truth, Who is everywhere and fulfills everything, Treasure of good things and Giver of life, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us from all filth, and save, O Good One, souls ours.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (Three times)
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse our sins; Master, forgive our iniquities; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake.
Lord have mercy. (Thrice)
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven! Hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, as it is in heaven and on earth. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, just as we forgive our debtors; and do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
In it, a person with all his heart asks the Lord for intercession.
Its words are strictly fixed, so it is better to pronounce them by heart. It is very important to go to sleep, having received complete remission of sins, to gain hope for a prosperous tomorrow, to gain protection from enemies.
