Health is the basis of our lives, it helps us realize our plans, find a job we love and realize it, build harmonious family relationships. However, this does not always work: quite often, illness often visits family members, not allowing them to escape from the circle of problems. If an illness has gripped the family, you can turn to prayer for the health of the family to our Lord and the saints.
At the same time, it is important to understand that the result of an unjust life and accumulated sins can be an endless series of diseases. Therefore, before asking for health, it is necessary to repent of your sins and ask for forgiveness. This will become possible if the person praying sincerely realizes his sins and sincerely repents.
Prayers to the Lord
O Lord, Almighty God, look at us, your sinful and unworthy children, who have sinned against You, who irritate Your kindness, who have brought Your righteous wrath upon us, who have fallen into the abyss of sin. You see, Lord, our weaknesses and mental pain, You know the corruption of minds and hearts, the impoverishment of faith, the departure from Your commandments, the increase in family discord, separation and discord in the church, You see the pain and pain, ours, from illness, from iron, from drowning, from a protracted internal war. But, merciful and philanthropic Lord, give understanding, insist and have mercy on us, unworthy. Correct our sinful life, pacify the strife and unrest, collect the waste, unite the disparate, give peace and prosperity to our country, free us from serious problems and misfortunes. All-Holy Teacher, enlighten our minds with the light of the Gospel teachings, kindle our hearts with the warmth of Your grace and guide me to fulfill Your commandments, so that the Holy, All-Holy Son and Blessed Amen may be glorified in us.
After repenting of your sins, you can pray for the health of your family, healing from illnesses and ailments.
O Lord, the Most High, the Holy King, punish non-mortify, strengthening the fallen and raising up the overthrown, bodily men, correct the pain, pray to You, our Lord, your weak servant (name), come to him with all mercy and voluntarily. Yes, Lord, send down your strength from the sky, touch the Body, extinguish the tuttevitsa, pacify the passion and lurking illness, awaken your doctor servant (name), lift him from the sick bed and from the bed of anger, everything is intact and impeccable, give it to your pleasing your church and doing your will. Yours is also sweet and saved, our God, and to You we give praise to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and forever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
If illnesses decrease and the sick are cured, we must not forget the prayer of gratitude.
We thank You, our Lord, our God, for all your good deeds, even from a very early age until today in us, the unworthy, who were, both on burdens and on unbelievers, on obvious and on hidden ones, the only ones who appeared: Give your Son mercy for us. Make us worthy to be your love. Give your wisdom and your fear, I will breathe strength from your strength, and even if I have sinned or have not yet sinned, I forgive, without counting or saving my soul, I am in goodness and keep your truth. And remember, Lord, all those who pronounce your name in truth: remember all, blessed or contrary to us, who are, we are all people, and every person is in vain. We also pray to You, Lord: give us Your kindness, the grace of mercy.
Prayer for family and friends
Praying for well-being is natural for every person, even if he does not consider himself a believer. In moments of danger and adversity, every person in one way or another turns to the help of Higher powers.
An Orthodox person always prays and asks the Lord for help - this is his main difference from a non-believer.
Family is a very important part of life, and therefore it is important to take care of its well-being with all our might. The petitioner’s prayer for the family helps both in creating and in building, maintaining and protecting strong and happy family relationships. In any case, you need to pray for success, prosperity, peace and well-being of your loved ones, so that the Lord will grant you peace and happiness all your days.
Rules of Prayer
Do not treat prayer as a universal way to solve family problems that arise. If you have quarreled with a loved one and hope to receive forgiveness by reading a prayer, you should not do this. You will sin by relying too much on the omnipotence of the Creator. God does not help those who do nothing themselves. Man has freedom of choice - the great gift that accompanies reason. After all, intelligence is not only a gift, every gift also imposes responsibility.
Before praying for relatives or praying for help in resolving a conflict, you need to reconcile with your household - regardless of who is to blame for the current situation. Forgive and ask people for forgiveness - then you can ask God for happiness and well-being, help and support.
Prayer cannot be considered a talisman for the family - it has no magical properties, it is not a means of quickly and freely getting what you want, but a direct and open conversation with the Creator of heaven and earth himself.
You should remember this and treat God with respect. However, if you are a believer, this is natural for you.
You need to resort to prayer for your loved ones not only in moments of difficulty and adversity, but every day, in poverty and illness, as well as in happiness and prosperity. Do not forget, after God has fulfilled your prayer to create a family or granted happiness and success through your prayer for your family and friends, thank Him sincerely, with reverence and awe.
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- Prayers for the preservation of the family
What types of prayers are there?
When praying for the coming sleep, do not forget to offer prayers to God for your family and remember your loved ones by name. This prayer is similar to a church memorial for health; it can be supplemented with your personal requests for health and well-being. Separately, you can remember with prayer the lost, traveling, prisoners, and sick family members.
Prayer “For those who are coming to sleep”
“Eternal God and King of every creature, who has made me worthy even at this hour, forgive me the sins I have committed this day in deed, word and thought, and cleanse, O Lord, my humble soul from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit. And grant me, Lord, to pass through this dream in peace at night, so that, rising from my humble bed, I will please Your most holy name all the days of my life, and will trample the fleshly and incorporeal enemies that fight me. And deliver me, Lord, from vain thoughts that defile me, and from evil lusts. For Yours is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen." Read more…
The Church considers the saints of the land of Murom - Peter and Fevronya - to be an example of family love. They are traditionally prayed for to send love and family happiness. Pray to them, honor their memory, live according to the commandments of Christ - and the princely couple will become reliable patrons of your family union. It is useful to read the akathist to the saints.
Prayer to Peter and Fevronia “About family”
“On the greatness of the saints of God and wonderful miracle workers, on the good faith of Prince Peter and Princess Fevronia, intercessor and guardian of the city of Murom, and on all of us, zeal for the Lord, prayer books! We come running to you and pray to you with strong hope: offer up your holy prayers to the Lord God for us sinners, and ask from His goodness all that is useful to our souls and bodies: faith in justice, hope in goodness, unfeigned love, unshakable piety in good deeds prosperity, peace of peace, fruitfulness of the earth, prosperity of the air, health of the body and salvation of souls. Petition from the Heavenly King the Holy Church and the entire Russian Empire for peace, silence and prosperity, and for all of us a prosperous life and a good Christian death. Protect your Fatherland and all Russian cities from all evil; and all the faithful people who come to you and worship your holy relics, overshadow with the grace-filled effect of your God-pleasing prayers, and fulfill all their requests for good. Hey, holy wonderworkers! Do not despise our prayers, which are offered up today with tenderness, but awaken for us in your dreams to intercede with the Lord, and make us worthy, with your help, to improve eternal salvation and inherit the Kingdom of Heaven: let us glorify the ineffable love for mankind of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, in the Trinity we worship God forever centuries. Amen." Read more…
If discord has come to your family, if you and your loved ones do not understand each other, if you quarrel and make trouble with your most beloved people, pray to the Most Holy Theotokos.
Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary
“Most Blessed Lady, take my family under Your protection. Instill in the hearts of my husband and our children peace, love and non-questioning of all that is good; Do not allow anyone from my family to experience separation and difficult parting, to premature and sudden death without repentance. And save our house and all of us living in it from fiery ignition, thieves' attacks, every evil of the situation, various types of insurance and devilish obsession. Yes, we too, collectively and separately, openly and secretly, will glorify Your Holy Name always, now and ever, and forever and ever. Most Holy Theotokos, save us! Amen." Read more…
Her miraculous icon “Softening Evil Hearts” helps to calm anger and irritation, restore understanding and peace in the family.
Prayer for the icon “Softening Evil Hearts”
“O Many-sorrowful Mother of God, who surpassed all the daughters of the earth in Her purity and in the multitude of sufferings You brought to the earth! Accept our long-suffering sighs and keep us under the shelter of Your mercy, for you are not known for refuge and warm intercession, but, as having boldness in the One who was born of You, help and save us with Your prayers, so that we may without stumbling reach the Kingdom of Heaven, where with all the saints we will sing praises to the One God in the Trinity, always, now, and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen." Read more…
The most heartfelt and fervent prayer for family is the one that comes from the very depths of your heart. It doesn’t matter what words you use to ask for help from the Lord. It is more important that through prayer for your loved ones you express the depth of your feelings and complete respect for God.
What to expect from prayer?
How should a person who asked for help feel after prayer? Prayer does not work like a spell, it is something else. It is necessary not only to reconcile with loved ones, but also to humble oneself in the face of the creator. Only those who humbly resort to God’s help receive the benefit of his prayers.
And if you are humble, you will not demand instant action from God. This is precisely the key difference between prayer and magic. The magician calls himself free from everything, but the one who prays must sincerely ask, but rely on the will of the Lord, who knows best what is useful and what is harmful to us - His faithful children.
Always remember only one thing: not a single hair will fall from a person’s head without God’s permission. We are God's most beloved creatures, and he cannot help but care for us.
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Prayer to the Holy Trinity
If illnesses and illnesses do not leave your neighbors, you can turn to the Holy Trinity for protection and help with prayer for the health of your family. This is an effective prayer, but it must be said by the baptized and ask for help also from those baptized in the Orthodox faith.
O merciful God, Father, Son and Holy Soul, revered and glorified in the indivisible Trinity, look gracefully at your servant (name), overcome by illness; forgive him all his iniquities; give him healing from his illness; restore his health and physical strength; Give him a long and prosperous life, your peaceful and exemplary blessings, so that together with us he will offer grateful prayers to You, the Blessed God and my Creator.
Most Holy Theotokos, through Your almighty intercession, help me to pray to Your Son, my God, for the healing of God’s servant (name). All saints and angels of the Lord, pray to God for the sick servant (name). Amen.
Health problems and how to help
Orthodoxy attaches great importance to family ties and the family tree. It was generally accepted that a person’s life and his destiny directly depend on how his ancestors lived and what kind of lifestyle they led. All people are connected by spiritual ties with each other, but such a thread is most noticeable between relatives.
There is even a comparison that when a tree starts to get sick, its leaves wither and it gets sick. The same thing happens with relatives. That is why it is worth praying to the Mother of God for the health of loved ones. After this, your life and the life of your loved ones will become much more interesting.
Health problems are not always associated with any disease. Sometimes it happens that this is the result of some kind of outside influence. In such cases, such an effect is called damage. Knowledgeable people can help you get rid of it. It is not recommended to try to remove the damage yourself. It’s just that when you get rid of such negativity, you get rid of negative energy. And she has to go somewhere. So, your knowledge may not be enough to eliminate this problem and you may catch something serious.
It is considered safest to read a prayer to the Mother of God for loved ones. She will help:
- strengthen existing health,
- to prevent children and relatives from getting sick,
- granting healing from other ailments and others.
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Prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Mother of God always helps in difficult situations, and if the problems concern the health of the family and loved ones, then the words of prayer, spoken sincerely and with great feeling, will not go unanswered. His words will be heard and help and support will certainly be provided.
Oh, Most Holy Theotokos, Most Holy Mother of Christ the Savior, all who suffer, Joy, visit the sick, the weak veil and intercessor, widows and orphans, patroness, sad mothers, reliable comforters, weak children for strength and all the defenseless are always ready and faithful to help! You, O merciful one, are given by Almighty grace to intercede and save everyone from pain and illness, but you have endured severe pain and illness, looking at the unjustified suffering of your beloved Son and the crucifixion on the cross, the weapon predicted by your Simeon is passing away. So, O Mother, beloved children, listen to the voice of our prayer, comfort us in the pain of those who, as a faithful intercessor of joy: stand at the throne of the Most Holy Trinity, at the right hand of Your Son, Christ our God; For this, with sincere faith and spiritual love, we fall to you, like a Queen and a Lady, and we dare to cry out to you in a psalm: listen, children, and look, and listen to your ear, listen to our prayer, and it will save us from problems and current pain; You have heard the prayers of all the faithful, such as those who wept, those who rejoiced, and those who gave peace and consolation to their souls. Here is our misfortune and our pain: show us your mercy, send comfort to our wounded pain, show and surprise us sinners with the riches of your mercy, give us tears of repentance to cleanse our sins and extinguish the wrath of God, but with a pure heart, pure conscience, and we resort to Your intercession and intercession with unfounded hope: accept, merciful Mother of God, our fervent prayer offered to You, and do not reject us, unworthy of Your mercy, but give us deliverance from pain and illness, protect us from all hostility and human slander, awaken us as a constant help for all the days of our lives, because under Your maternal protection we will always remain resolute and preserved by Your intercession and prayers to Your Son and our God Savior, All glory, honor and worship with His beginningless Father and through Holy Spirit, from now on and forever and ever. Amen.
If someone in the family suffers from a long-term and serious illness, you can turn to the Mother of God with the words of prayer in front of the icons “Joy of All Who Suffer” or “Tenderness.” The words of prayer are read in especially difficult cases.
Prayer before the icon “Joy of All Who Sorrow”
This prayer must be read in front of the icon, after saying words of repentance and requests for forgiveness of sins. The image is glorified by numerous healings of those who pray for themselves or loved ones. Therefore, they turn to her if they need help to get rid of physical and mental illnesses or reduce their severity. The icon gives strength to overcome suffering, despair and pain. It is noted that even terminally ill people find real support in prayer.
O Most Holy Lady and Mother of God, Supreme Cherub and sincere Seraphim, Chosen Son of God, Joy of all who suffer! Comfort us who are in pain, because you have no other refuge or help. You are united in our joy, Intercessor, and as the Mother of God and Mother of Mercy, who are at the Holy Trinity, you can help us: no one flows to you, who is happy. Listening to us, now, on the day of mourning in front of your image, falling and praying to you with tears: turning away the mourning hanging over us and crying on this day of life, on this day and all the time of your soul, our God was never there, all glory, honor and worship is due to him, with his Fatherly Principle and with his Most Holy, good and life-giving Spirit, from now on and forever and ever and ever and ever. Amen.
Prayer before the icon of “Tenderness”
You can also pray for the health of the whole family in front of the “Tenderness” icon. There are two possible options for its execution: with a child in her arms and without him, when the hands of the Virgin Mary are crossed on her chest. Each of them is effective; words addressed with special feeling to the Mother of God will be heard. But if requests concern the health of children, it is better to say them in front of the icon where the Mother of God is holding a child in her arms. Contemplation of the image fills the soul with peace and joy. She is considered “feminine” because women most often turn to her with words of prayer,
O Most Holy Master, Mother of God, I must! Accept our unworthy prayers, save us from the suggestions of evil people and desperate death, give us repentance to the end, so that our prayers are merciful and joyful, grant me in sad pain. And save us, Lady, Mother of God, from all troubles, misfortunes, pain, illness and all evil, and grant us, your sinful workers, who have a reason to become in the second coming of the coming of the Son of Christ, eternal life with all the saints forever. Amen.
Prayer to Matrona of Moscow
They pray to Mother Matrona on various occasions in order to solve the problems that arise in our lives. One of the main things is to take care of your family’s health and get rid of serious illnesses and illnesses. You must pray and ask Matrona for help in front of her icon. At the same time, the words addressed to the saint must be sincere, and the person praying must believe that his requests will be heard and everything will change for the better. In this case, you can pray not only according to the canonical text of the prayer, but also formulate them in your own words. The main thing is that they come from a pure heart.
O blessed mother Matrona, listen and accept us now, sinners, praying to you, accustomed throughout your life to greet and listen to all the suffering and suffering, with faith and hope for your intercession and help to those who come running, first aid and miracle healing for everyone; May your mercy not become a deficiency even now, for us, unworthy, restless in this rapidly changing world and nowhere to find consolation and compassion in mental torment and help in bodily ailments: heal our illnesses, free from the temptations and torments of the devil, who passionately fights , help me carry my life’s Cross, bear all the hardships of life and not lose the image of God in it, keep the Orthodox faith until the end of our days, have strong hope and hope in God is sincere love for your neighbor; Help us, after our departure from this life, to achieve the Kingdom of Heaven with all who have pleased God, glorifying the mercy and goodness of the Heavenly Father in the Trinity, the glorified Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, for always and never. Amen.
Proper prayer for health
Many people pray for their loved ones and seek help in healing from illnesses. The power to cry out to heaven comes from deep faith, sincerity and purity of heart. Then it has a healing effect, even if the patient is far away, it works wonders. If you read it indifferently, out of decency, it will not be heard.
Orthodox prayers can be recited by heart, read from holy books or from memory at home, or heard in church. Ask for health or healing for yourself, your children, wife, husband, relatives and all people.
To be heard by higher powers, a person prepares himself:
- facing icons with a sense of reverence;
- ask forgiveness for sins;
- focus on the request;
- and get into a prayerful mood.
If the call to God is sincere, God will hear it everywhere. Home prayer prepares us for communication with God in church. In addition to reading prayers and prayer books, you can pre-book the service. It is kept by the priest in the temple for health.
Sincere words are stronger: they contain energy that gives hope for the best. The effects of their positive attitude are felt by those who fall ill and recover. Internal balance is restored, faith in a good result is strengthened, fears and doubts are dispelled.
Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker
The health of family members will be helped by a prayer in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, whose good deeds and selfless help to the suffering are known to all Orthodox Christians. It is better to pray in church, but if this is not possible, then you can do it at home in front of the icon of St. Nicholas.
Oh, Saint Nicholas, Saint of the Lord, our eternal protector and helper everywhere in all troubles. Help me, the servant of God (name), sad and sinner, in real life, ask the Lord to give me remission of my sins, because I have sinned with deeds, words, thoughts and all my feelings. Help me, damned, holy sorcerer, ask the Lord for health, deliver me from torment and trials. Amen.
Prayer to Panteleimon the Healer
This saint is known for her healing skills and selfless help to those who came to her in her earthly life. He does not despise those who need support, even in Heaven.
Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon, merciful imitator of God! Look with mercy and listen to us sinners fervently praying before your holy icon. Ask the Lord God, who came to Heaven from the Angel, for forgiveness of our sins and misdeeds. Heal the ailments of the soul and body with God’s work, now remember, all Orthodox Christians who come to you for intercession are coming here. We ourselves, because of our fierce sin, are possessed by many troubles, and not with the help and consolation of our mother, but we resort to you, as if we were given the grace to pray for us and strive for everyone and every disease. Grant to all of us, through your holy prayers, health and well-being of soul and body, cultivation of faith and piety, and everything that is necessary for temporary life and salvation. For yea, because you have been worthy of your great and rich mercies, we glorify you and the giver of all blessings divine in the Holy One, our God, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Various prayers of petition for health
Every Christian who cares about his neighbor can ask for health for his loved ones, children and parents. With sincere words of faith they address:
- God;
- Blessed Virgin Mary;
- Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker;
- St. Petersburg Panteleimon;
- Blessed Matrona of Moscow.
Words addressed to God, filled with faith, help to heal and save from death.
Healing yourself and loved ones
Among the prayers for healing, there is one special one, addressed to all of the above forces: the Lord, the Mother of God, the Holy Trinity. It is one of the most powerful and best read in church. In the text, instead of brackets, the name of the person who asks for healing is inserted.
In front of the icon, with lit candles, prayers addressed to the Lord are read. The text is read for yourself or for another person whose name is mentioned.
On the icon of the Virgin Mary
People turn to Our Lady for help with serious illnesses, especially in caring for children. She is close to maternal concerns, sadness and regret. A prayer for health for loved ones is said before the image of the Virgin Mary in church or at home.
When the life of a child is at stake and doctors are powerless, an all-night service is held. The mother prays on her knees as a sign of grief and sorrow. The sins of parents can affect the health of the child. Therefore, before praying for the healing of the child, parents must confess and receive Holy Communion. Freeing the soul from sins and forgiving his enemies, a person finds the heavenly intercession of the Lord.
The second prayer should be directed to the Mother of God before the joy of all those who are sad. Her words:
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Appeal to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
The Saint is known throughout the land as the defender of humanity before God. It has great power of miracles, goodies with mental attacks, to heal the human body. His help looks for the worst cases where there is no hope. A miracle can restore even those who have left. Sincere prayer of the saint. Nikolai from the heart for the health of his father, mother, relatives and friends restore their health.
This prayer refused badly and in devotion. The burning candle is not kept in the image of the cudotor until healing. He invites the blessed and the Holy Spirit to help a person in trouble. A card for the patient with his name and surname is presented in 3 churches to make a joint prayer to restore his strength.
Call Nicholas Cudotwórcy saves and warns against diseases and helps in restoring health. Prayer of Nicholas Cudotości:
Orthodox people have the firm conviction that St. Nikolai was sent by God to help people with everything, as well as with treatment.
Recovery of a sick person with the help of Saint Panteleimon
If it hurts in the morning, the person suffers from fractures, ulcers, burns, and turns into Pantelmon. He was known throughout his life as a good healer who had a gift for healing visible wounds. Saint is also called the assistance of a surgical operation.
When the patient is unable to recite prayers, they make his relative, asking for safe operation and quick recovery. If possible, prayers are refused over the patient. During the operation, the image of suffering is kept in the heart in prayer. Liturgy is recommended before surgery.
Places a candle in the picture. Before praying to the healer Pantejmon, Aktysta reads at home. The healer will respond if the request is addressed to him honestly. It is important that there are no doubts in the soul, but only faith.
Pantejmon's powerful healing prayer:
We pray for ourselves, children, parents and relatives.
