Love, a happy marriage, children and romantic relationships are the dreams of almost every person in the world, especially girls. It is enough to experience the delights of mutual relationships once, and the soul is transformed, becomes kinder, happier, more sincere.
Mothers who have known love will definitely want to feel it for their daughter. Even with a dry calculation, it is beneficial for all family members to successfully marry off their daughter. For believing mothers, praying for their daughter's marriage will help bring this plan to fruition. In order for your daughter to get married, turn to the powers of heaven for help, for example, ask for help from St. Nicholas, Matrona, the Mother of God.
Prayer helps even if you previously did not consider yourself a believer, because a sincere appeal to higher powers will be noticed and appreciated if it comes from the heart. Love is a sacrifice; By giving someone a small portion of positive energy, you are doing a good deed, which makes you happier first of all. If your daughter has long dreamed of a successful marriage, first listen carefully to her opinion, do not rush to conclusions, and proceed only after her consent.
Rules of Prayer
Even the strongest prayer of a mother for her daughter’s marriage can turn out to be just empty words if pronounced thoughtlessly. Therefore, when communicating with the Lord and the saints, you should follow some rules that will help you be heard.
- Before you start praying and asking a higher power for help, you need to go to church, buy candles there, confess your sins, ask God for forgiveness and give alms to those in need.
- During the ritual, you should fully concentrate on your words, which should come from the heart and be fully felt.
- It is not necessary to memorize the text of the prayer word for word; it is much more important to say it, sincerely believing that the request will be heard, and the desire will be fulfilled and will bring only good.
- You cannot pray when you are distracted and your thoughts are elsewhere.
- The best time for the ritual is in the morning, when everyone in the household is still asleep and you can fully concentrate on communicating with higher powers.
- Before praying, you should wash your face, put a cross on your neck, place a burning candle in front of the icon and kneel before it.
Why do people turn to Matrona with prayers for marriage and happiness in marriage?
Matrona of Moscow is often called a “benefactress.” She dedicated her entire life to helping people through deep faith in God and prayer. Matronushka performed many miracles, which once again proves that from her very birth she was the chosen one of the Lord.
After birth, the parents discovered a mark in the form of a cross on the girl’s chest. For this reason, as a teenager, Matrona refused to wear a bodysuit.
The girl’s mother was against such a decision, but her daughter stood her ground, explaining that God himself had awarded her with a Christian shrine from birth.
During baptism in infancy, fragrant smoke rose above the font, which shocked those present in the temple.
It is also interesting that, being pregnant, the mother wanted to abandon Matrona and take her to a shelter, but at night a dove without eyes appeared to her in a dream and sat on her shoulder. The woman realized that this was a sign from above and left the girl. The blind dove apparently personified Matrona herself, because the girl was born without eyeballs.
Despite her blindness, the saint could see a person from the inside, look at forgotten sins and evil thoughts. The old woman said that she did not need eyes, because she saw “with her soul” and with the eyes of God.
At the age of 16, Matrona lost the ability to walk. But this did not make her give up her faith. She, on the contrary, began to pray even more diligently.
The saint always had compassion for people and helped in every way she could. She healed even the most terrible diseases, helped solve any problem, and helped women and men find their happiness.
That is why they turn to Matrona of Moscow with prayers for marriage and a strong, happy family (video, listen online).
What else do saints pray for? This:
- incurable, fatal disease;
- if doctors cannot make a diagnosis and shrug their shoulders;
- the desire to be happy in marriage, to have a strong family, a good husband (wife);
- inability to conceive a child;
- the children did not take the right path;
- about adding intelligence to children, about their health;
- Need help with daily activities;
- misfortune and failure are constantly pursuing;
- there is a long trip ahead;
- dangerous job;
- desire to be financially secure, etc.
But most of all, Matrona is supportive of women. If you sincerely ask her for strong love, a good husband and a long-lasting marriage, then the saint will definitely hear this request and intercede before God.
Appeal to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
Since Saint Nicholas was the father of three girls, whom he was able to marry only after much suffering, it is he who should offer a prayer for his daughter to marry.
- I ask you, Most Holy Nicholas, for your beloved child (daughter’s full name) and I trust in you. Help my daughter to quickly meet her chosen one, who would be measured and honest, faithful and kind. And protect my child from marriage with a sinful and lustful, careless and demonic man. Amen!
How does the prayer to Matrona of Moscow for marriage help?
A prayer to Matrona of Moscow for love, a strong family and marriage is read in the following cases:
- if a girl wants to get married, but cannot find a suitable man;
- if she likes a young man, but for some reason she cannot take the first step;
- if a couple has been dating for a long time, and the man does not want to propose to the girl;
- if an elderly woman is lonely;
- if on the way you come across the wrong men with whom you would like a serious relationship;
- if the feelings are not mutual, Matrona will help you break up with such a man without regret and show you the way to someone who will truly love you.
Matrona of Moscow will tell you the right direction, help you overcome all the hardships, and find exactly the person who will walk hand in hand with the girl through life.
Another prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker
In addition, there is another answer to the question of how to marry your daughter to a good man. In this case, you will also need to stand in front of the image of St. Nicholas, light a candle in front of the icon and say the words of the prayer service.
- I turn to you, Nikolai Ugodnik, our protector and savior. I tearfully ask you to help my daughter (daughter’s full name) with a wonderful sign in the form of a good, kind husband. I beg you, do not be angry at my prayer and do not refuse your bright mercy. May my child’s marriage come true, and may everything be resolved in Heaven. Let your daughter’s marriage work out, and let it all happen by a miracle of God. Let it be so in the name of the Father, and of his Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Prayer to Matronushka for the health of her daughter
When the child is ill, the mother is especially concerned. Of course, a correct diagnosis by a doctor and prescribed medications play an important role in getting rid of the disease. But don't forget about prayers.
The sacred text will be more effective if it is read in front of the Holy Icon
Turning to Matrona of Moscow in heartfelt prayer will enhance the effect of the treatment, and the daughter will definitely recover quickly. It is known that Matrona has been treating people for various ailments since childhood.
You need to read this prayer:
“Oh, Holy Matrona! I appeal to you with a sincere request. Give strength and health to my child (name), who is dying from terrible damage. I ask not for myself, but for an innocent child. Take away the turmoil in your soul, take away suffering, deliver from bodily illness. Pray for him before the Lord God and ask him to forgive me for my mother’s sins.”
Prayer to Mother Matrona
If you are looking for a strong prayer to get your daughter married, then the prayer service to Matrona of Moscow is best suited for this. True, before pronouncing its words, you should fully understand the need for it. After all, if your daughter is still young, inexperienced and does not want to tie the knot herself, then it is not recommended to pray for her marriage. But if, on the contrary, a girl has been dreaming of marriage for a very long time, but she cannot find a good husband, then it is worth saying the words of prayer.
- They tearfully beg you, Most Holy Mother Matrona, I ask you for the happiness of your beloved daughter (daughter’s full name). Help her not to make a mistake in her choice and protect her from unfaithful and dashing men. Send her a bright marriage and a long married life, which will proceed according to the laws of God. Let it be your will. Amen.
How to help your daughter choose a match
It should be understood that with acquaintance everything is just beginning. It is necessary to help your daughter form a correct, objective opinion about a person. Will they be able to live together for many years after their first love has passed?
You should observe how the future groom treats his loved ones: whether he shows attention, patience, whether he can make concessions or insists on his own. Prayer for a daughter’s prosperous marriage will not be beneficial if the girl does not have a correct concept of marriage. And the elders should take care of this.
The Orthodox understanding of marriage runs counter to that which is instilled in young people today from the pages of glossy magazines. This is a consumer attitude, when the spouse is seen as a way to solve their own problems. But the feeling of your worth as a person should not come from the outside, it is an internal state that needs to be worked on.
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You should also definitely pay attention to the commonality of spiritual values. This is a very strong lever that determines a person’s actions. Only unity at all levels can become the basis of a strong family.
- Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for his daughter’s marriage
- Prayer to Matrona for marriage and personal life - read here
- Mother's prayer for her daughter -
Another prayer to the Most Holy Matrona
But there is another option for how to get your daughter married with the help of a prayer to the old woman Matrona. True, in this case, you will first need to light three candles bought in the church, imagine your daughter’s happy marriage with a good and caring man, and only then whisper the words of the prayer to yourself.
- Oh, blessed old lady, Mother Matrona! I ask you, protect my beloved child (daughter’s full name) from a destructive marriage, and in return send her a good chosen one. And I beg you, let him be unmarried and not rich, not heavy-handed, not drinking and not partying. Let them live happily according to the laws of God, glorifying God the Father, His Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
How should you pray correctly?
Boundless, all-consuming love for her daughter and unquestioning faith in God makes sincere maternal prayer the strongest protection that helps the girl go through life. But here it is important for every parent to be very careful and not read prayers taken from dubious sources, because there is a very big risk, without meaning to, of harming the child by uttering words that may turn out to be magical or witchcraft. It is best, if there is a desire and need to pray for your daughter, to pick up the Orthodox Prayer Book. As believers know, this is a book where all prayers are collected.
And, of course, it is there that a mother can find those necessary words of appeal to the Mother of God and All Saints that will help protect her child from earthly misfortunes. There is another way, it is suitable for those parents who have a talent for versification. Having composed her own prayer, blessing her daughter’s path in this world, the mother can be sure that there is no stronger and more sincere prayer in the whole world. The main thing is to keep these cherished words secret from a stranger who may not be kind.
Prayer to the Great Martyr Catherine
In addition, when asked how to marry a daughter to a good man, the clergy answer that mothers need to pray to St. Catherine, who helps them find happiness in marriage. To do this, you need to say the words of prayer in front of the icon, and at the end of it, ask the martyr in your own words for a good husband for your daughter. And the prayer goes like this:
- Oh, holy martyr Katerino! You are a vessel of purity chosen by the Lord, a pillar of Orthodoxy and our representative and ascetic who now rests on the holy mountain. We pray to you, hear the voice of our prayer, see how your servants are in misery, illuminate our darkened mind and endow us with wisdom. Help us, with the help of your prayer, to defeat our carnal desires and the machinations of evil spirits, and then we will be free from their hostile attacks during our lives and at the end of our lives. We ask you, wise virgin, grant us everything that we desire for our benefit, ask it from your beloved Bridegroom, Christ our God. And then we will hasten to praise the merciful Lord in our prayers of thanksgiving and will begin to offer him honor and glory, now and ever and unto eternity. Amen.
Prayer before the icon “Fadeless Color”
“Oh, Most Holy and Immaculate Mother of the Virgin, hope of Christians and refuge for sinners! Protect all those who come running to You in misfortune, hear our groans, incline Your ear to our prayer. Mistress and Mother of our God, do not despise those who require Your help and do not reject us sinners, give reason and teach us: do not depart from us, your servants, for our murmuring. Be our Mother and Protectress, we entrust ourselves to Your merciful protection. Lead us sinners to a quiet and serene life; let us pay for our sins. Oh, Mother Mary, our most offering and speedy Intercessor, cover us with Your intercession. Protect from enemies visible and invisible, soften the hearts of evil people who retaliate against us. O Mother of our Lord Creator! You are the root of virginity and the unfading flower of purity and chastity, send help to us who are weak and overwhelmed by carnal passions and wandering hearts. Enlighten our spiritual eyes, so that we may see the ways of God’s truth. By the grace of Your Son, strengthen our weak will in fulfilling the commandments, so that we will be delivered from all troubles and misfortunes and may be justified by Your wonderful intercession at the terrible judgment of Your Son. To him we give glory, honor and worship, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen".
Plot for daughter's marriage
In addition to prayers, there is also a mother’s conspiracy to marry off her daughter. If the mother reads his words, then the man who is connected by fate with the girl will appear in her life as soon as possible and make her happy. And for the ritual to work, you will need to go out into the open early in the morning, face the rising sun and say the magic words.
- Far, far away, beyond the seas and oceans, in a copper city and in a wooden tower, there is a good fellow, who is chained with 10 chains and locked with 10 doors. And only my kind word can free this good fellow, and then he will quickly rush to his betrothed. Therefore, I, dear mother (your full name), speak to this young man for his love for the red maiden (daughter’s full name). And now he won’t want to walk or have fun without her, and now he won’t be able to live without her even in his parents’ house near his mother and father. She will appear to him in a dream and in reality, he will see her both in the dark of midnight and on a bright day. Without her, he will not see joy and comfort will not come to him. So my word came to an end, and my red daughter (daughter’s full name) came to a beginning.
Mother! Help your daughter arrange her personal life
The Eksmo publishing house is publishing a new textbook for young ladies of marriageable age. The authors are Ellen Fein and Sherry Schneider, already known to us (we wrote about their previous book last year in the material “Marrying a Prince”). In the latest book “New Rules. Secrets of successful relationships for modern girls,” the authors continue to educate young people on the issues of attracting and ringing eligible bachelors. It is interesting that one of the chapters of the book is dedicated to mothers of future brides. Now all readers whose daughters have not yet met their betrothed can be given a link to this passage.
Reprinted with permission of the publisher.
If you're reading this chapter, you're probably wondering how to help your daughter with her love life—no matter what age she is. You are a significant part of this book because you can influence your daughter in a way that no one else can! During consultations, we often ask our clients: “What does your mother think about this relationship?” Because we value the opinions and views of mothers. Perhaps you tried to help your daughter by giving her a copy of The Rules. Maybe you tried to teach her by example by behaving correctly in your own relationships with men. Mothers often write to us or schedule consultations for their daughters. Many people are upset when their daughter breaks the Rules or behaves provocatively, or how her friend treats her, and sometimes they are bothered by her lack of a boyfriend. But, as in all other situations, mothers often have to wait until their daughters are ready to listen to them. We tell these women the same thing as we tell all our other clients: for the Rules to help, the girls must want to use them, and in addition, trust their mothers to guide them on the right path.
The first and most important thing you can do to help your daughter is to take care of her. We spoke with hundreds of young women and found that those who became promiscuous or indulged in sexual excesses did so because they did not receive enough attention, love, or approval while growing up.
As part of our private counseling program, we conducted sessions on childhood and personal history and were shocked to discover how many of our clients with love problems grew up in families with overly demanding or distant mothers! Such mothers rarely hug their daughters, are stingy with kind words or praise, or are simply constantly busy and spend little time at home. These clients of ours missed bedtime stories, fussing with homemade cookies, or pats on the back as children. Some mothers resented the fact that they had to work full time while raising their daughters, and they viewed their children as a burden or an annoyance. Others were going through a difficult period in their personal lives, be it divorce, serious illness or other problems, and were not capable of more. However, we believe that many of our clients would grow up to be much happier people if their mothers showered them with praise and love.
Gillian, 33, who recently discovered The Rules, told us her mother was so emotionally uninterested in her that she never felt wanted or attractive. During college and later, between her 20s and 30s, she was flattered by the slightest advances from unavailable men, be it a married boss or guys who never asked her out. She showed virtually no interest in men who really liked her, and was obsessed with those who were not to her taste. We spent hours helping her overcome the consequences of her mother's indifference and teaching her our motto - "love only those who love you." We suggested she join a support group so she could connect with other good girls who cared about her situation and put an end to the negative patterns in her personal life. We emailed her links to beautiful clothing stores and gave her advice on how to behave on dates. Finally, Gillian, who had decided several years earlier not to deal with men, signed up for a dating site and began going to clubs and parties. Now she is in a serious relationship with the man who spoke to her first and starts every day with an SMS sent to her: “Good morning, beautiful”!
If you are a mother who has been too busy to pay attention to her daughter (for whatever reason), and you feel like she has lost her way or is about to lose her way, your method is love, love, love! All you need is love![1] If she lives at home, start cuddling her today and do it daily from now on. It's never too late to show your affection! Pat her on the back, comb her hair, kiss her on the cheek - daughters need to be clucked at. Hug your daughter - this is a guarantee that the girl will not look for love in the wrong places. She will certainly receive her share of affection either from you or from some stranger. So let it be you! Yes, physical contact is really that important. We understand that you're busy, juggling between work and cleaning, paying bills and checking email on your cell phone. But it only takes one minute to send an SMS to your daughter in the middle of the day. Have lunch together, go to the movies to see a female comedy, or go on a shopping excursion! Everyone is busy, everyone has a list of urgent tasks, no one has a free minute, but if you don’t carve it out for your daughter now, then she will have plenty of time to get into trouble. It's never too late to become a good mom!
But what to do when she is not around? If she's attending college in another city, ask her to pick a weekend or weekday when she's not too busy with work and visit her. Invite her friends to dinner to get to know them better - this will help you understand her better. If she works, choose a shared day off where you can have a “girls day” just for the two of you. Don't beg or burden her when she can't find time: just the certainty that you want this will help her feel that you care about her.
If you're a single mother, it can feel like your love alone isn't enough. Do not worry about it! A child can be happy even with one loving parent. Our client had a pathologically hot-tempered father who never said a kind word to her, but her mother showered her with compliments and kisses. Now she is married to a man who never tires of telling her how beautiful she is! Don't think that your daughter is in a no-win situation because you are her only loving parent. Everything depends on you.
By the way, if you want your daughter to maintain her self-esteem in relationships with men, practice what you preach! Besides following the Rules, this means not introducing her to every Tom, Dick or Harry you meet. Wait until you are in a serious, committed, exclusive relationship before introducing your daughter to any man. Make the first acquaintance brief, and gradually lengthen subsequent ones.
Remember that young women can be vulnerable and emotionally dependent. They should be given attention so that they do not feel rejected or abandoned to their fate. Putting your boyfriend first at the expense of your daughter is a terrible mistake. This balance problem is not easy to solve, but you must find a way to make your child feel loved.
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At the same time, exercise restraint. If your daughter is already 25 or 30 years old and you don't like the way she dresses or the kind of men she dates, be careful not to criticize her too actively. Then she will be much more likely to come to you when she needs help. Deciding that you are judging her or being overprotective, she will rebel or become secretive. Once your daughter reaches a certain age, your control options are greatly limited, so be careful.
We all know mothers who are overly involved in their children's lives. They live their daughters' lives instead of them, wanting them to be beauty pageant queens or the most popular girl in school. And sometimes they “friend” friends of both sexes or their daughters’ boyfriends on Facebook, although the girls have repeatedly asked them not to do this. Such examples of excessive guardianship, intrusiveness and excessive attention are also unhealthy phenomena. Being an “agent” mom or being a friend mom is better than being an indifferent mom, but these options can also have unwanted returns. A teenage girl needs you to love her, not coach her to get top grades in school, or to put on long false eyelashes, or to be the captain of the cheerleading team. Is this what she herself wants? She must make her own decisions and make her own mistakes. The best thing you can do is take care of her when she needs you: give advice, console her, rejoice with her. But this is her life. If she grows up too quickly, she will have a hole in her soul that will have to be filled with failed relationships.
Our Rules from this chapter apply exactly the same to both mothers and fathers. To be honest, every father dreams of his daughter being the right girl! He wants her to not lose self-respect in her personal life, not chase boys and not follow animal instincts. What father would want his daughter to hang around a guy’s neck 24 hours a day or sleep with just anyone! We have had college student clients tell us that their fathers bought them The Rules or paid for consultations with us. We know that dads care who and how their daughters date, and so this chapter is addressed to them as well. We spoke with many fathers and truly felt that they could help us create the Rules! One dad instructed his twenty-year-old daughter this way: “Don’t call guys yourself, don’t chase them. And since he’s coming to pick you up at our house, I need to meet him! The guy has to look me in the eye, and if he doesn’t, then he has something to hide.” Of course, not all fathers are so active and eloquent, and not all girls want them to be like that! However, they could help their daughters stick to the Rules by giving them this book and treating the women in their lives with love and respect. We know happy husbands who told their daughters: “Just follow Mommy’s example. I dated many women, but she forced me to marry her!”
We do not suggest intimidating daughters into correct behavior, convincing them that “all men need only one thing,” or pretending to be unapproachable and tough judges. Dads, remember: you want your daughter to be able to talk to you if she doesn't know what to do or is in trouble. Help her improve her personal life now, and then you can breathe a sigh of relief as you proudly walk her down the aisle on your wedding day!
Moms and dads, if you want to help your daughter not lose self-esteem and avoid problems in her personal life, consider our suggestions:
Give her a copy of this book, and at the same time the first “Rules”. Many of you have told us that your mother gave you “The Rules” and you try to pass on these words of wisdom to your daughters. But the girls read the book and ask: “What other answering machine? This is the last century! Today everything is much tougher." Well, here's our answer to this objection: just tell her that chasing guys is useless, period. She will either listen or she won’t; but even if she did not use the Rules now, perhaps their time would come later.
Talk about sex openly. Explain to her that sex between a man and a woman is wonderful, that everything that people do in love is amazing and unique, but casual relationships are just acts of despair that bring only disappointment. You don't have to have a formal conversation about sex, but you shouldn't pretend it doesn't exist. Watch a romantic comedy together and ask your daughter questions about the characters in the movie to help de-escalate the topic. Sex and the City is especially good in this regard. Ask whether Carrie should have waited so long for Mr. Big, or what her daughter thinks about Samantha's casual relationships with men. Ask her which of the four main characters she considers to be her role model. Just start the conversation somewhere: Young women are usually reluctant to answer direct questions about their personal lives, but can open up if you approach the topic in a roundabout way.
Don't react (especially overreact) when your daughter says something you don't like. Some mothers complain that their daughters never tell them anything, and we know why they don't. The mother starts screaming: “What-what have you done?!” - and in a rage attacks her daughter, who tightly slams the doors of her sink. If you want your daughter to talk to you, tell you what she is doing, confide in her deepest thoughts, secrets and fears, remain calm in the face of the impending storm. Don't judge or scare your child away. When you hear her say, “I'm dating a guy you might not like,” or “I lost my virginity,” or “I'm pregnant,” or “I think I'm a lesbian,” in all of these cases, simply say, “I'm glad.” ) what you told me. I love you and will support you no matter what happens. But this is your life. What do you intend to do with her? Don't criticize her - let her feel free and protected. Say what you think, but avoid angry words. Sometimes children behave provocatively to irritate their parents; If you don't react, they won't have any reason to show off and they'll be more open to you. This type of parenting means that you should not impose your will on your daughter by telling her who she should date or marry, even if you are sure you know better than she does.
Follow the Rules in your relationship with your daughter. We understand that this advice is a little strange, but it is true! Don't be intrusive. If your daughter asks you not to post on her Facebook wall, don't do it. You must respect your daughter's boundaries without intruding into her life, otherwise she may keep secrets from you.
Spend more time together. If you want your daughter to grow up to be a wonderful person, give her not only material items, but also yourself and your time. Go to the cinema or shopping together, get manicures and pedicures together, cook together, go on a bike ride, go for a run. Let you have your favorite TV programs that you can watch together. Never be “too busy” for your daughter!
Share with your daughter knowledge about good manners and cosmetics. We were surprised to find out during consultations dedicated to the childhood of our clients that some mothers told their children almost nothing about clothing, hairstyle and cosmetics, and even less about etiquette and manners. They never experimented with their daughters' hairstyles, did not paint their nails, or allowed them to play with their bags and shoes. If you trust TV and magazines to raise your daughter, don't be surprised when you see her dressing provocatively and overdoing it with makeup. Since you didn't teach her all these things when she was younger, start now. During school holidays or holidays, plan an “image day”. If your girl is shy, make this a gift for both of you so she doesn't feel like she's in the spotlight. If your daughter likes to be the center of attention, let this entire day be entirely devoted to her - her hairstyle, makeup, clothes. You don't have to spend a ton of money, but help her realize that she can look great and that you know it. Show how much you value her opinion by asking her advice on outfits. Feeling confident, she will look confident, and this is the main condition for following the Rules!
Don't give in to indignation. Some mothers feel a little (or even a lot) jealous of their daughters because they have an “easier life” than they themselves. Mothers see their daughters as rivals, sometimes even trying to dress like teenagers. Sometimes a woman is annoyed by the fact that she has to raise her daughter instead of realizing her own dreams. If you are having these feelings, you may need help, professional or otherwise. You need to talk to someone so you don't take your anger out on her. Shouldn't your daughter's life be better than yours? The mother's task is precisely to give her what you didn't have, and not to take away what she has. Don’t blame her: “My mother never told me that I was beautiful” or “It’s good for you, but I was never sent to ballet school!” Instead, be grateful that your daughter does not have the emotional or financial difficulties that you faced. Should she suffer because you suffered? Give her the best life you can and don't blame her. We are not saying that you should spoil her, but give the girl love, attention and everything else that she needs. We are sure that your daughter will call and visit you more often as you and she get older. Your love will pay off for her with a happy, healthy life - and isn't that what we want for our children?
Set boundaries. Parents who allow their children to do whatever they want are not always doing them a good service. Young women especially need boundaries in a society that glamorizes rudeness, casual relationships, killer heels and teenage pregnancies. In this case, boundaries are a synonym for the word “love.” You have every right to say, “Could you wear a tank top under that sheer blouse?” or “You can't get a tattoo or nose piercing while you live in my house,” or “If you want to smoke, you'll have to do that.” on the street,” or “You shouldn’t host your boyfriend at our house while I’m away,” or “You can only stay out until midnight on weekends.” Be her parents, not her boyfriend. In fact, children need rules, and excessive freedom frightens them and can subsequently cause many problems.
[1] The Beatles song “All you need is love!”
[1] The Beatles song “All you need is love!”
[1] The Beatles song “All you need is love!”
Conspiracy to the Lord God
In addition, there is another conspiracy that will help solve the eternal mother's problem of how to get her daughter married. Only this time the appeal will go to the Lord himself, so before uttering the words, you should go to church, completely clear yourself of extraneous thoughts, and focus only on your desire to see your daughter in a happy marriage. After this, you will need to light a candle in front of the image of God, concentrate on its light and begin to read the sacred words.
- I sincerely ask you, Lord God, hear my prayer. Bring into my house, O Lord, more and more brave young men, for they should no longer run free. But we don’t need scoundrels, thieves, or mediocrities, only the brave, kind and faithful are needed by my daughter (daughter’s full name) as husbands. Those who are not to my liking will then move away, and let my beloved child have one and only one. Let my words come true. Amen.
How to read prayers for your daughter
It is important to remember that bad words spoken in an emotional outburst also have considerable power. Therefore, parents need to be extremely careful in their statements towards their children.
It should be understood that prayer will have power only when a person loves and believes in God with all his soul and treats his saints with respect and reverence. Otherwise, you can't count on help.
You need to pronounce the words of the prayer text after the mind is freed from vain thoughts. You need to concentrate, imagine what you want and begin prayer. At the end, you must certainly thank the saint for listening to her request. And when positive changes happen in your daughter’s life, don’t forget to thank her for that too.
Every mother worries, wishes health, a happy life and a bumpy road in life for her child. After all, being a mother means not only giving birth and raising a child, but also doing everything, making every possible effort so that his life turns out in the best possible way, and prayer in this difficult task is the best helper.
To whom do mothers pray for their daughters?
Once you decide to pray for your daughter's well-being, do so regularly. Don't give up your work. There are a lot of prayers, there are for all occasions. The most important prayer book for Christians is the Mother of God. Therefore, one must make a request, first of all, to the Lord and His Most Pure Mother. You can choose suitable prayers from those that we offer:
- Appeal to the Lord - A girl’s message about a successful marriage.
- M-va to the Mother of God of the Intercession.
- Mt. Gabriel (Novgorod) to the Most Pure Mother of God when a child deviates from the Christian path, or when a lost woman is converted.
- Vmch. Catherine - about pious marriage, admonition of young spouses.
- Apostle Andrew the First-Called , as the trustee of the Russian lands and the people living on them. We ask for help in everything we need, including finding a reasonable groom for our daughter.
- To the Wonderworker Nicholas of Myra , to instruct in repentance, in cleansing the soul, and in pious living. So that he would send his daughter a good and faithful companion in marriage.
- Saints Peter and Fevronia - about family well-being: love, fidelity and happiness.
- About the gift of children: Akathists are read to the Mother of God, Panteleimon the Healer, Xenia of Petersburg, Matrona of Moscow .
- Psalms in your prayers , especially those that we have indicated.
- They pray for conception and safe childbirth - St. Evdokia (wife of Dimitri Donskoy) and many others.
Prayers are read according to the proposed models, which have the blessing of the Orthodox Church. You can add your own words, requests, and children’s names. Constantly say short ones: Jesus, Theotokos. Use the recommended ones or select the Rule yourself from several prayers, but read it constantly.
Note: A prerequisite for fulfilling a request is that the mother must Confess and receive Communion. Daughters too, but it depends on what kind of relationship you are in. Whether she will listen to you or not. Miracles are performed by the Holy Spirit. To acquire it will require effort and hard work. We, parents, are responsible for the actions of our children. If we don’t pray for them, we will be found guilty at the Last Judgment.