Complete collection and description: a short prayer of praise for the spiritual life of a believer.
1 The Publican's Prayer
God, be merciful to me, a sinner.
It is pronounced when there is an urgent need to turn to God, and also: when entering and leaving the temple, before and after meals, before and after sleep, in moments of proud thoughts and loss of humility. There is an extended version of the publican’s prayer or, as it is also called, the “triple version” with three bows.
2 Doxology of the Most Holy Trinity
Glory to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
3 Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner
4 Our Father or Lord's Prayer
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 evil.
This is the most important prayer of all.
Our Father who art in heaven!
Hallowed be Thy name.
May your kingdom come.
Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
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 evil.
5 Trisagion or Angelic Hymn to the Most Holy Trinity
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.
Initial prayer
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Said before all prayers
We say this prayer at the beginning of every task.
We say it when we remember our sins.
Prayer of praise to the Lord God
It is pronounced at the end of the task as a sign of our gratitude to God for His mercies to us.
Prayer to the Lord Jesus
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.
Angelic greeting to the Mother of God
Virgin Mary, Rejoice, Blessed Mary, the Lord is with You, blessed are You among women, and blessed is the fruit of Your womb, for You have given birth to the Savior of our souls.
This prayer is to the Most Holy Theotokos, who is called grace-filled.
Prayer to the Life-Giving Cross
Save, O Lord, Thy people and bless Thy inheritance; giving victory to the Orthodox Christian against the resistance, and preserving Your residence by Your Cross.
In this prayer we ask God to save us, His people, and bless the Orthodox country - our fatherland.
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A short prayer of praise
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(Prayer of St. John Chrysostom)
Son of God, make me today a participant (participant) of Your Last Supper; I will not reveal secrets to Your enemies and I will not give You such a kiss as Judas, but like the thief (who repented on the cross) I believe in You and say to You: remember me, Lord, in Your Kingdom.
God! May the communion of Your Holy Mysteries be for me not a condemnation or punishment, but a healing of soul and body.
My belly – my life; spirit of idleness – tendency towards idleness or laziness; despondency – hopelessness; lust – lust for power, i.e. love to rule and dominate others; idle talk – pronunciation of empty words (idle talk), as well as pronunciation of bad and swear words; don't let me – don't let me. Chastity – sanity, prudence, as well as purity and integrity of soul; humility – consciousness of one's imperfection and unworthiness before God; patience – patience is needed when enduring any inconveniences, hardships and misfortunes; love – love (to God and neighbors). Hey, Lord – Oh my God! Grant me vision – let me see, realize. Under brother here of course every other person. Blessed are you – because You are worthy to be glorified.
Types and forms of Orthodox prayers.
In prayer, a Christian pours out his whole soul before God: he glorifies God for His highest perfections, thanks for his mercies and benefits, and asks for his needs. Hence there are three main types of prayer: praise, thanksgiving and petition.
Doxology is the most perfect and selfless form of prayer. The purer and more flawless a being is, the more clearly the highest perfections of God are reflected in it and, when reflected, they involuntarily evoke enthusiastic words of glory and praise. Thus the angels in heaven continually glorify the Lord with songs of praise. “Doxology,” says the bishop. Theophan the Recluse, is not a cold contemplation of the properties of God, but a living sensation of them with joy and admiration.”
Thanksgiving is expressed by a person for the blessings of God received. It is naturally born in a grateful and sensitive soul. Of the ten lepers healed by the Savior, only one Samaritan returned to thank Him (Luke 17:12-19).
The most common type of prayer is petition, caused by a person’s awareness of his weakness, infirmity, and inexperience. Due to passions and sins, our soul is sick and weak. Therefore, in prayer it is necessary to ask God for forgiveness of sins and help in overcoming our shortcomings. Sometimes the petition is caused by a danger threatening us, hanging over us, need, etc. Petition in prayer is inevitable in view of our weaknesses and is pleasing to the Lord (Matt. 7:7, John 16:23). But if our prayers are predominantly of a pleading nature, if the voice of praise and gratitude is almost not heard in them, this indicates an insufficiently high level of our spiritual and moral development.
Different types of prayer are often combined with each other. A person asks the Lord for his needs and at the same time praises Him for His greatness, goodness, and thanks Him for the fact that he can boldly turn to Him as his merciful Father. The most solemn church songs of praise sometimes turn into touching petitions (“Glory to God in the highest,” “We praise God to you”), and, conversely, tearful pleas to God for help are resolved into a majestic chord of songs of thanksgiving and praise. Many psalms are like this, e.g. 145, 148 and others.
The Holy Scriptures speak of several types of prayer, each of which is suitable for specific spiritual needs and performs different functions. In prayer we glorify the greatness of God, thank Him for his ineffable mercies and ask for the satisfaction of our needs and forgiveness of sins, we intercede for others: for our family and friends, for friends, clergy.
Prayers of Praise.
It is better to begin prayer and end it with prayers of praise, glorifying the Lord for all His Divine perfections, contemplating in such prayer His wisdom, goodness, providence and help, thanking the Lord for everything given, and preparing your mental state for the humble acceptance of His will, no matter what she was not.
Examples of prayers of praise can be the 99th and 103rd psalms from the Old Testament, akathists, the prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos of St. John of Damascus “She rejoices in You...”, the prayer of St. Basil the Great:
I bless You, Lord, long-suffering and kind, who daily shows Your long-suffering to me, a sinner, and gives us all freedom to repent. For this, O Lord, You are silent and patient with us, so that we glorify You, who builds the salvation of our race, who visited us now with fear, now with admonitions, now through the prophets, and finally with the coming of Christ. For You created us, not we. You are our God.
Brief prayers of praise:
Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.
Glory to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Petitioning prayers.
The bulk of the prayers offered to the Lord are prayers of petition, for man is weak, and his own strength is not enough to accomplish both external material life and internal - spiritual life. By offering a prayer of supplication, an Orthodox Christian asks the Lord to strengthen spiritual and physical strength, to show the right path, to assist in the well-being of spiritual and material life.
Examples of petitionary prayers are the litany, the prayer of the publican:
God, be merciful to me, a sinner.
Prayer to the Life-Giving Cross:
Save, O Lord, Thy people, and bless Thy inheritance, granting victories against resistance, and preserving Thy residence through Thy Cross.
Short prayer: Lord, have mercy!
Intercessory prayers.
A type of petitionary prayers are intercessory prayers - that is, prayers for other people. An Orthodox person prays for everyone, as for himself, to give people spiritual reason and faith, awareness, repentance and liberation from sins and passions. In addition, there are people who need prayers, but cannot offer them to the Lord due to physical, mental or spiritual illness.
Intercessory prayers are offered for family members, relatives and benefactors, for spiritual and secular authorities, for the grieving, the distressed, those suffering persecution, those subject to physical, mental and spiritual illnesses, for one’s enemies, for all people and for deceased Orthodox Christians.
By praying for other people, an Orthodox Christian strengthens the united spiritual body of the Church, contributes to the transfer of God’s grace to those for whom he intercedes, and he himself receives from the Lord a blessing and gracious help for the creation of his salvation.
Intercessory prayers for other people and the departed are offered at the liturgies of Basil the Great and John Chrysostom. In the Liturgy of Basil the Great, they pray for the Universal Church, for the temple in which the service is celebrated, for the clergy, for those who work in the temple, for monks and hermits, for the king, the authorities and the army. Separate petitions are sent to God for married couples, babies, young people, old people, for those who have fallen away from the Church, for the possessed, for travelers, widows, orphans, captives, the sick, for prisoners and those in need, and for those whose names have been forgotten.
An example of an intercessory prayer is the Prayer for the Church of the Lord our God Jesus Christ (John 17:20-26):
I pray not only for them, but also for those who believe in Me through their word...
Prayers of repentance.
Petitionary prayers offered by a person without recognition and repentance of his sins may not gain the prayer fruits bestowed by the Lord. To eliminate this serious spiritual obstacle, there are prayers of repentance, which are offered to God by a person in awareness and contrition of his sins, in the desire to free his soul from them. For such a person, who sincerely, and not feignedly and hypocritically, seeks correction of his heart and soul, the Lord can forgive sins and not punish them, giving him the opportunity to work on correcting himself and his inner and outer life. The main content of repentant prayers is a request for forgiveness of sins and the granting of Divine bounties for the correction of the soul. Since no one is sinless, committing sins both in actions and in thoughts, one should constantly repent of sins, improving one’s soul.
Prayers of repentance can be found in the Lenten Triodion and in the Great Canon of Andrew of Crete. Also repentant prayers are the psalms of the prophet David: 24th, 31st, 37th, 38th, 50th, 51st 129th, and individual fragments of other psalms, for example:
Those who have sinned, O Christ the Savior, like the prodigal son: accept me, O Father, repentant, and have mercy on me, O God.
Have mercy on us who sin against You many times, at every hour, O my Christ, and give us the image of repentance to You before the end.
Repentant 3rd prayer to Our Lord Jesus Christ:
To You, Lord my God, I bow my head, and in heartfelt confession I cry: I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned in heaven and before You, and I am not worthy to ask Your forgiveness; but You, like the prodigal son, have mercy on me, Your servant (name), just like a publican, justify me, and like a thief, grant me Your Kingdom.
Prayers of thanksgiving.
In prayers of thanksgiving, Orthodox Christians speak of their love for God as the source of all true good in the form of Divine Love and great bounty. In such prayers, a person glorifies the Lord, thanking Him not only for the mercies given, but in general for everything given or not given. “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus in you,” teaches the holy Apostle Paul. Saint John Chrysostom says that non-reception, when it happens according to the will of God, is no less beneficial than receiving.
Prayers of thanks contribute to the transformation of the soul of the person praying and, consequently, to changing a person’s life for the better. Daily giving thanks to the Lord and the Heavenly Powers for the happiness of living, not only for the blessings sent down, great or small, but also for the disasters and losses that befall them, a praying person acquires Christian humility, learns to appreciate and be grateful for the little that he has, nurturing within himself spiritual virtue.
Examples of prayers of thanksgiving are the 17th Psalm of King David from the Old Testament, the Song of Praise of St. Ambrose of Milan, Song of Praise to the Most Holy Theotokos and Prayer of Thanksgiving to St. Righteous John of Kronstadt for all the good deeds of God:
I thank Thee, Lord my God, for giving me existence, for giving me birth in the Christian faith, for the Most Pure Virgin Mary, Intercessor for the salvation of our race, for Thy saints praying for us, for the Guardian Angel, for public worship that supports us faith and virtue, for the Holy Scriptures, for the Holy Sacraments, and especially Your Body and Blood, for the mysterious grace-filled consolations, for the hope of receiving the Kingdom of Heaven and for all the blessings You have given me.
A short prayer of gratitude to the Guardian Angel:
Having glorified the Lord, I pay tribute to you, my guardian angel. Glorious be you in the Lord! Amen.
Secret prayers.
Mystery prayers are read during the celebration of the Sacraments of the Orthodox Church,
sacred rites revealed in Orthodox church rites, through which the invisible Divine grace or the saving power of God is communicated to believers. There are seven such Sacraments in Orthodoxy: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist (Communion), Repentance, Sacrament of the Priesthood, Sacrament of Marriage and Blessing of Anointing. All Sacraments are performed by God through priests. There is only one exception: if the life of the person being baptized is threatened and there is no clergyman nearby, the Sacrament of Baptism can be performed through any believing Orthodox layman.
Mystery prayer at the Sacrament of Baptism:
The servant of God (servant of God, name) is baptized in the name of the Father (first immersion), amen, and the Son (second immersion), amen, and the Holy Spirit (third immersion), amen.
Forms of prayers.
Church (cathedral) and home, or public and private,
External and internal.
According to the holy fathers, one prayer “Lord, have mercy” in church has much greater power than many prayers and bows at home. Indeed, in the church, all believers collectively, as if with one mouth and one heart, confess the Lord; here He is closer to each person praying and is more likely to accept his prayers than anywhere else. Moreover, the poverty of the prayer of one is filled by the faith of another, strengthened by the prayers of the clergy, affirmed by the presence of the Holy Mysteries, singing and reading the Holy Scriptures.
Without even saying to yourself the words of any specific prayers (which is forgivable for beginners), but reverently listening to everything that happens in the house of God, you are imbued with a general prayerful mood and are also a participant in the congregational prayer.
Home prayer, prayer for the most part solitary, does not have such grace-filled power as common prayer, the prayer of the Church, about which the Lord Himself said this: “Truly I also say to you that if two of you agree on earth about any matter, then “Whatever they ask, it will be done for them from My Father in heaven, for where two or three are gathered in My name, there I am in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:19-20). As a rule, Orthodox Christians perform it in their homes (apartments) in a special place - the so-called “red corner”.
Let us especially note that home prayer must necessarily be supplemented by church prayer (participation in divine services).
How to pray so that the Lord will hear.
Without prayer, our spiritual life hungers, thirsts, and dies. Saint John Chrysostom
A person’s appeal to the Lord God, to the Mother of God, to the Saints, to angels and other disembodied Heavenly Powers is called prayer: “Prayer is the most reverent turning of our mind and heart to God.” The essence of Orthodox prayer is the awareness of the presence of God and inner unity with Him.
A prayer request can be external, expressed by saying or reading a prayer out loud, or by singing. Prayer can also be internal, when those around you may not know about the turning to God that is happening in the depths of the human spirit. Such internal prayer, depending on the degree of spiritual development of a person and the favor of the Lord Our God towards him, can be created in thoughts and called “mental prayer”, or it can penetrate deep into his soul, fill the heart and be created with feelings and love for God without the need for mental verbal formulations of the words of prayer, which will already be called “prayer of the heart.” Prayer is the most powerful, but very subtle spiritual tool in the unity of a person with God to acquire the fruits of prayer given by Him in response to prayer.
Prayer of gratitude to the guardian angel
Prayer of thanksgiving, St. John of Kronstadt, read after healing from illness
Prayers of Thanksgiving for Holy Communion
Thanksgiving for every good deed of God
It is advisable to read prayers of thanksgiving every day. Thank the Lord for every day you live, for the blessings sent down to you, for the great gift of health, for the happiness of your children. For everything you have at the moment, even if, from your point of view, it is not that much.
Saint Gregory the Theologian wrote: “The Lord thirsts to be thirsty, and fills those who want to drink; He accepts it as a good deed if they ask Him for a good deed. He is accessible and generously gives great gifts, giving with greater joy than others accept on their own. Just by not revealing a low soul, asking for what is unimportant and unworthy of the Giver.”
Great doxology:
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. We praise Thee, we bless Thee, we praise Thee, we praise Thee, we thank Thee, great for the sake of Thy glory. Lord the King of heaven, God the Father Almighty. Lord, Only Begotten Son Jesus Christ, and Holy Soul. Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, take away the sins of the world, accept our prayer. Sit at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you are the only Holy One, You are the only Lord Jesus Christ, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.
I will bless You every day, and I will praise Your name forever and ever.
Grant, Lord, that on this day we may be preserved without sin. Blessed are you, Lord, God of our fathers, and praised and glorified is your name forever. Amen.
May Thy mercy be upon us, O Lord, as we trust in Thee.
Blessed art thou, Lord, teach me by thy justification (this is repeated three times).
Lord, you have been our refuge throughout all generations. Az said: Lord, have mercy on me, heal my soul for those who have sinned against You. Lord, I have come to You, teach me to do Your will, for You are my God, for You are the source of life, in Your light we will see the sowing. Show Your mercy to those who lead You.
Song of the Lord Jesus Christ:
The only begotten Son and the Word of God, immortal, and willing for our salvation to be incarnate from the Holy Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, immutably made man, crucified Christ God, trampling death by death, the only one of the Holy Trinity, glorified to the Father and the Holy Spirit, save us.
In Your Kingdom, remember us, O Lord, when You come to Your Kingdom.
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for for them is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Blessed are those who cry, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
Blessed ones are merciful, for they will receive mercy.
Blessed are those who are pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for these shall be called sons of God.
Blessed is the expulsion of truth for the sake of them, for those are the Kingdom of Heaven.
Blessed are you when they revile you, and destroy you, and say all sorts of evil things against you for lying to Me.
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is abundant in heaven.
Psalm 22
The Lord shepherds me and will deprive me of nothing. In a green place, there they settled me, on the calm water they raised me. Convert my soul, guide me on the paths of righteousness, for Your name’s sake. Even if I walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me: Your rod and Your club will comfort me. Thou hast prepared a table before me to resist those who are cold against me: Thou hast anointed my head with oil, and Thy cup makes me drunken, like a mighty one. And Thy mercy will marry me all the days of my life, and let us dwell in the house of the Lord for the length of days.
Prayer of gratitude to the guardian angel.
Having thanked and glorified my Lord, the One God of the Orthodox Jesus Christ for His beneficence, I appeal to you, holy angel of Christ, Divine warrior. I appeal with a prayer of gratitude, I thank you for your mercy towards me and for your intercession for me before the face of the Lord. Be glorified in the Lord, angel!
A short version of a prayer of gratitude to the guardian angel.
Having glorified the Lord, I pay tribute to you, my guardian angel. Glorious be you in the Lord! Amen.
Prayer of thanksgiving by St. John of Kronstadt, read after healing from an illness.
Glory to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of the Father Without Beginning, who alone heals every ailment and every illness among people, for You have had mercy on me, a sinner, and delivered me from my illness, not allowing it to develop and kill me according to my sins. Grant me from now on, Master, the strength to firmly do Your will for the salvation of my damned soul and for Your glory with Your Originless Father and Your Consubstantial Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Prayers of thanksgiving for Holy Communion.
Glory to You, God. Glory to You, God. Glory to You, God.
Prayer of thanksgiving, 1st
I thank you, Lord, my God, for you have not rejected me as a sinner, but have made me worthy to be a partaker of your holy things. I thank You, for You have vouchsafed me, who is unworthy, to partake of Your Most Pure and Heavenly Gifts. But the Lord, the Lover of Mankind, for our sake, died and rose again, and granted us this terrible and life-giving Sacrament for the benefit and sanctification of our souls and bodies, grant this to me for the healing of soul and body, for the driving away of all that is resistant, for the enlightenment of the eyes of my heart , into the peace of my spiritual strength, into unashamed faith, into unfeigned love, into the fulfillment of wisdom, into the observance of Thy commandments, into the application of Thy Divine grace and the appropriation of Thy Kingdom; Yes, we preserve them in Your shrine, I always remember Your grace, and I live not for myself, but for You, our Master and Benefactor; And thus, having gone from this life to the hope of the eternal life, I will achieve everlasting peace, where those who celebrate the unceasing voice and endless sweetness, who behold the ineffable kindness of Your face. For You are the true desire and the inexpressible joy of those who love You, Christ our God, and all creation sings to You forever. Amen.
Prayer 2, St. Basil the Great
Master Christ God, King of the ages, and Creator of all, I thank Thee for all the good things He has given me, and for the communion of Thy most pure and life-giving Mysteries. I pray to Thee, O Kinder and Lover of Mankind: keep me under Thy roof, and in the shadow of Thy wing; and grant me with a clear conscience, even until my last breath, to worthily partake of Your holy things, for the remission of sins and eternal life. For You are the living bread, the source of holiness, the Giver of good things, and we send up glory to You, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Prayer 3, Simeon Metaphrastus
Having given me flesh by Your will, fire and scorch the unworthy, do not scorch me, my Creator; rather, go into my mouth, into all my parts, into my womb, into my heart. The thorns of all my sins fell. Cleanse your soul, sanctify your thoughts. Confirm the compositions with the bones together. Enlighten the simple five of feelings. Fill me with Thy fear. Cover me always, keep me, and save me from every deed and word of the soul. Cleanse and wash and adorn me; Fertilize, enlighten, and enlighten me. Show me Your village of the one Spirit, and not to anyone the village of sin. Yes, like Your house, the entrance of communion, like fire, every evildoer, every passion flees from me. I offer prayer books to You, all the saints, the orders of the disembodied, Your Forerunner, the wise Apostles, and to this Your undefiled, pure Mother, graciously accept their prayers, my Christ, and make Your servant a son of light. For You are the sanctification and the only one of ours, the Good One, of souls and lordship; and like unto You, like God and the Master, we send all glory every day.
Prayer 4
May Thy Holy Body, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, be unto me for eternal life, and Thy Honest Blood for the remission of sins: may this thanksgiving be unto me joy, health and gladness; at Thy terrible and second coming, vouchsafe me, a sinner, to the right hand of Thy glory, through the prayers of Thy Most Pure Mother and all the saints.
Prayer 5, to the Most Holy Theotokos
Most Holy Lady Theotokos, light of my darkened soul, hope, protection, refuge, consolation, joy, I thank Thee, for Thou hast vouchsafed me, unworthy, to be a partaker of the Most Pure Body and Honest Blood of Thy Son. But She who gave birth to the true Light, enlighten my intelligent eyes of the heart; You who gave birth to the Source of immortality, revive me, killed by sin; Even the merciful Mother of God, have mercy on me, and give me tenderness and contrition in my heart, and humility in my thoughts, and appeal in the captivity of my thoughts; and grant me, until my last breath, to receive consecration of the most pure Mysteries without condemnation, for the healing of soul and body. And give me tears of repentance and confession, to sing and praise Thee all the days of my life, for Thou art blessed and glorified forever. Amen.
Now do You let Your servant go, O Master, according to Your word, in peace: for my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared before the face of all people, a light for the revelation of tongues and the glory of Your people Israel.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us (three times).
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 (three times).
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.
Troparion of St. John Chrysostom, tone 8
With your lips, like the light of fire, grace shining forth, enlighten the universe: do not gain the love of money and the treasures of the world, showing us the height of humility, but chastising with your words, Father John Chrysostom, pray to the Word of Christ God to save our souls.
Kontakion, tone 6
Glory: You have received Divine grace from heaven, and through your lips you have taught us all to worship the one God in the Trinity. All-blessed John Chrysostom, Reverend, we worthily praise you: you are a mentor, as if you are manifesting the Divine.
If the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great was celebrated, read
Troparion to Basil the Great, tone 1:
Thy message went out into the whole earth, as if it had received your word, which thou hast divinely taught, thou hast clarified the nature of beings, thou hast adorned human customs, the royal priesthood, reverend father, pray to Christ God that our souls may be saved.
Kontakion, tone 4
Glory: You have appeared as an unshakable foundation for the church, giving to all inconspicuous dominion by man, sealing with your commands, the unappearing Reverend Basil.
And now: The intercession of Christians is shameless, the intercession to the Creator is immutable, do not despise the voices of sinful prayers, but advance, as the Good One, to the aid of us who faithfully call Thee: hasten to prayer, and strive to entreaty, interceding ever since, the Mother of God, who honor Thee.
If the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts was celebrated, read the troparion to Saint Gregory the Dvoeslov, Basil
To the Great, voice 4:
Whom have we received from God above divine grace, O glorious Gregory, and whom we strengthen with strength, who thou hast deigned to walk in the gospel, from whom thou hast most blessedly received from Christ the recompense of labor: pray unto him that he may save our souls.
Kontakion, tone 3
Glory: You appeared to the Chief to be the shepherd of Christ, the monks of the succession, Father Gregory, instructing the heavenly fence, and from there you taught the flock of Christ with His commandment: now you rejoice with them, and rejoice in the heavenly roofs.
And now: The intercession of Christians is shameless, the intercession to the Creator is immutable, do not despise the voices of sinful prayers, but advance, as the Good One, to the aid of us who faithfully call Thee: hasten to prayer, and strive to entreaty, interceding ever since, the Mother of God, who honor Thee.
Lord, have mercy (12 times). Slava: And now:
We magnify Thee, the most honorable Cherub and the most glorious without comparison, the Seraphim, who gave birth to God the Word without corruption, the real Mother of God.
Thanksgiving for every good deed of God.
Troparion, tone 4
Give thanks to Thy unworthy servants, O Lord, for Thy great good deeds upon us; we glorify Thee, bless, thank Thee, sing and magnify Thy compassion, and slavishly cry out to Thee in love: O our Benefactor, glory to Thee.
Kontakion, tone 3
As a servant of indecency, having been honored with Your blessings and gifts, Master, we earnestly flow to You, giving thanks according to our strength, and glorifying You as the Benefactor and Creator, we cry out: Glory to You, All-Bountiful God.
Glory even now: Theotokos
Theotokos, Christian Helper, Your servants, having acquired Your intercession, cry out to You in gratitude: Rejoice, Most Pure Virgin Mother of God, and always deliver us from all our troubles with Your prayers, One who will soon intercede.
Song of praise, St. Ambrose, bishop Mediolansky
We praise God to you, we confess the Lord to you, the whole earth magnifies your eternal Father. To You all the angels, to You the heavens and all the powers, to You the unceasing voices of the cherubim and seraphim cry: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts, the heavens and earth are full of the majesty of Your glory. To you is the glorious apostolic countenance, to you the prophetic number of praise, to you the bright martyr’s army praises, to you throughout the entire universe the Holy Church confesses, the Father of the incomprehensible majesty, the worshiped
Your true and only begotten Son and Holy Comforter Spirit. You are the King of glory, Christ, You are the ever-present Son of the Father: You, having received man for the deliverance, did not disdain the Virgin’s womb. Having overcome the sting of death, you have opened the Kingdom of Heaven to believers. You sit at the right hand of God in the glory of the Father, come and believe in the Judges. We therefore ask you: help your servants, whom you have redeemed with your honest blood. Make it worthy to reign with Your saints in Your eternal glory. Save Thy people, O Lord, and bless Thy inheritance, I will correct and exalt them forever: we will bless Thee all the days, and we will praise Thy name forever and ever. Grant, Lord, that on this day we may be preserved without sin. Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us: may Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, as we trust in Thee: in Thee, O Lord, do we trust, that we may not be ashamed forever. Amen.
A prayer of gratitude to the Lord God for help, support, solutions to pressing problems, healing from illnesses - this is the gratitude that every prayer book should offer to the Creator. God is Love, and in addition to faith in Him, you must be able to give thanks.
What to say thanks for
For most people, and even those who consider themselves believers, everyday life seems dull and difficult.
Icon of Jesus Christ
There seems to be absolutely nothing to express a grateful feeling of gratitude to Christ for. This happens because people have forgotten how to accept gifts and enjoy them, considering what they receive as something they should have. But each of us receives the richest treasures from God: life, love, friendship, the ability to breathe, think, give birth to children.
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It was Heaven that gave us the majestic beauty of nature, rivers and lakes, steppes, mountains, trees, the moon, and heavenly bodies. And if we don’t know how to thank, we don’t receive other gifts.
If you received what you asked for, thank the Almighty, in your own words, or better yet, in your prayers. The human soul is alive as long as faith lives. And it must be supported by prayer requests.
Advice! In addition to prayer, thanksgiving can be expressed by giving alms to poor people or tithing to the temple.
For every day lived, for the blessings sent down from Heaven, for the health, for the happiness of beloved children - for all the blessings of God, a prayer of gratitude to the Lord God should be heard from the lips of the petitioners.
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It is necessary to offer thanksgiving to Jesus Christ with a pure heart and a bright soul, only then will it reach the Throne of God. And in response to the prayer book, God’s blessing and mercy will descend.
Prayer of thanksgiving to the Lord God
We thank Thee, Lord our God, for all Thy good deeds, even from the first age to the present, in us, Thy unworthy servants (names), who were, known and unknown, about those revealed and unmanifested, even those who were in deed and in word: who loved us as and You deigned to give Your Only Begotten Son for us, making us worthy to be worthy of Your love.
Grant with Your word wisdom and with Your fear inhale strength from Your power, and whether we have sinned, whether willingly or unwillingly, forgive and not impute, and keep our soul holy, and present it to Thy Throne, having a clear conscience, and the end is worthy of Thy love for mankind; and remember, O Lord, all who call upon Thy name in truth, remember all who desire good or evil against us: for all are men, and every man is in vain; We also pray to You, Lord, grant us Your great mercy.
Prayer of gratitude to the Almighty
The Cathedral of Saints Angel and Archangel, with all the heavenly powers, sings to Thee and says: Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts, heaven and earth are filled with Thy glory. Hosanna in the highest, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest. Save me, Who art thou King on high, save me and sanctify me, Source of sanctification; For from You all creation is strengthened, To You countless warriors sing the Trisagion hymn. Unworthy of You, who sits in the unapproachable light, of whom all things are terrified, I pray: enlighten my mind, cleanse my heart, and open my lips, so that I may worthily sing to You: Holy, Holy, Holy art thou, Lord, always, now, and ever and to endless ages of ages. Amen.
Song of praise of Saint Ambrose, Bishop of Milan
We praise God to you, we confess the Lord to you, the whole earth magnifies the Eternal Father to you; To you all the angels, to you the heavens and all the Powers, to you the Cherubim and Seraphim unceasing voices cry: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts, the heavens and earth are full of the majesty of Your glory, the glorious Apostolic face is to you, the prophetic number of praise is to you, the most luminous praises you martyr army, the Holy Church throughout the entire universe confesses to You, the Father of incomprehensible majesty, worshiping Your true and Only Begotten Son and the Holy Comforter of the Spirit. You, the King of Glory, Christ, You are the Ever-Eternal Son of the Father: You, having received man for the deliverance, did not disdain the Virgin’s womb; You, having overcome the sting of death, have opened the Kingdom of Heaven to believers. You are seated at the right hand of God in the glory of the Father, the Judge has come and believed. We therefore ask You: help Your servants, whom You redeemed with Your Honest Blood. Make it worthy to reign with Your saints in Your eternal glory. Save Thy people, O Lord, and bless Thy inheritance, I will correct and exalt them forever; Let us bless You all the days and praise Your name forever and ever. Grant, Lord, that on this day we may be preserved without sin. Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us: may Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, as we trust in Thee. In Thee, Lord, let us put our trust, let us not be ashamed forever. Amen.
Prayer of thanks upon receiving what you asked for
Glory to Thee Savior, Almighty Power! Glory to Thee Savior, Omnipresent Power! Glory to Thee, most merciful Womb! Glory to Thee, ever-opening Hearing to hear the prayer of the accursed me, to have mercy on me and save me from my sins! Glory to Thee, brightest Eyes, I will look upon me with kindness and insight into all my secrets! Glory to Thee, glory to Thee, glory to Thee, Sweetest Jesus, my Savior!
Thanksgiving Service
In addition to prayers, the Church practices the service of thanksgiving prayer.
Holy Bishop of Milan
How to order a prayer service
To order it you need:
- come to the temple and write a note in the candle shop with the title “Thanksgiving prayer to Jesus Christ”;
- enter in the column the names of the donors, only those given in the Sacrament of Baptism (in the genitive case - from whom: Nina, George, Lyubov, Sergius, Dimitri);
- there is no need to enter the surname, patronymic, citizenship of the donor, as well as names in diminutive form (from Dashenka, Seryoga, Sashka);
- It is recommended to assign status to names: bol. - sick, md. - infant (child up to 7 years old), neg. - youth (teenager from 7 to 14 years old), warrior, nepr. - not idle, pregnant;
- give the completed form to the candle maker and make the recommended donation (if a person is experiencing financial difficulties, then no one will demand payment from him for the donation);
- there is no need to indicate the reason for gratitude, the Almighty knows everything and is aware of everything, He is the Knower of the Heart;
- it is advisable to purchase a candle in church (any candle, and its price and size do not affect the quality of gratitude or the fervor of prayer);
- on the eve of the prayer service, place it in a candlestick near the icon of Christ.
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Important! Gratitude is offered to God not only for joy, happiness, health and well-being, but also for sorrows, troubles and misfortunes, for the Wrath of God and His punishment - this is a severe test and the path to Salvation.Rules of conduct during prayer services
- It is necessary to be personally present when the cleric performs a prayer service and work prayerfully together with him and other parishioners.
- If a person is seriously ill, then one of his relatives or friends can attend the prayer service on his behalf.
- Being late for service is rude, to say the least. Usually the services are performed at the end of the Liturgy, and it always takes place in the morning. Therefore, you first need to clarify the start time of the prayer service.
- During prayer, you need to think about every word spoken by the priest and, if possible, repeat the text to yourself after it.
What else you need to know about the church:
- about health;
- about travelers;
- pleading;
- holy of water.
Sometimes the priest serves a general prayer service, combining all the services ordered for that day. Don't worry, the "quality" of your thanksgiving will not be diminished at all.
Jesus Christ the Great Bishop
The prayer of gratitude should take a place in the heart of every person. Its correct and sincere pronunciation can radically change your life.
She makes it clear to the Lord that the prayer book humbly accepts everything, joys and difficult trials, that Heaven gives him. Everyone knows that it is impossible to grumble at God, because obstacles in life happen when a person leads a lifestyle that is displeasing to the Almighty, which is destructive for his soul.
Advice! If everything in life does not work out the way you would like, then prayerfully thank God for everything, trust Him with all your heart, without relying on your mind.
And then the Creator will make all the paths of earthly existence straight and full of happiness.
Watch a video about prayers of thanksgiving to the Lord God.
The basis for the salvation of the soul of every Christian believer is faith in the Almighty. A strong prayer to the Lord God works real miracles in the human world: it heals, it helps to take the right path in life, it helps to find personal happiness, it protects from the negative influence of others...
True unshakable faith in the Lord, the creator of all life in this world, has never failed a single Orthodox believer. The Lord helps everyone: “Turn and I will hear you!” God commanded.
In modern society, there is a tendency to popularize the Orthodox faith, the church - the temple of the Lord and prayer. More and more young people are resorting to prayer as a lifeline in a difficult situation. More and more people began to visit churches and attend divine services, because faith is an integral part of the soul of every person. A person lives by righteous faith, and by it is his strength.
History knows a large number of cases when faith saved a person.
Jesus Christ commanded: “Open your hearts to pure faith, childlike, real!” - thereby he wanted to say that every person in his Christian life is obliged to return to the faith that was in his heart in childhood: simple-minded, all-consuming, real, and open your heart, your soul to the world.
Prayer of thanksgiving to the Lord God
It's sad to realize, but the older we get, the more we move away from pure faith. Our expectations in life are not met - we immediately forget about faith, the blades of betrayal and deception cut our hearts into small pieces and leave wounds that do not heal until the end of our days.
Faith is an impenetrable layer between the Lord and man. It cannot be lost even in the most critical situations. It is necessary to turn to God in prayer and he will hear everyone. “I am your Lord, I am a healer,” says Jesus, according to legend.
A prayer of gratitude to the Lord God for help in business is no less important for an Orthodox Christian. After all, when you ask for help, it is very important to thank for the assistance provided, otherwise, you simply won’t see more help.
“We thank Thee, Lord our God, for all Thy good deeds, even from the first age to the present, in us, Thy unworthy servants (names), who were, known and unknown, about those revealed and unmanifested, even those who were in deed and in word: who loved us Just as you deigned to give Your Only Begotten Son for us, make us worthy of Your love.
Grant with Your word wisdom and with Your fear inhale strength from Your power, and whether we have sinned, whether willingly or unwillingly, forgive and not impute, and keep our soul holy, and present it to Thy Throne, having a clear conscience, and the end is worthy of Thy love for mankind; and remember, O Lord, all who call upon Thy name in truth, remember all who desire good or evil against us: for all are men, and every man is in vain; We also pray to You, Lord, grant us Your great mercy.”
Prayer for the help of the Lord God
For everything in your life you need to give thanks. If any good or pleasant situation happens, you need to be grateful for it. If grief happens along the path of life, you also need to be grateful for it. Thus, the Almighty shows that you cannot live only in pleasant moments, and everything in life is tested.
If you have lost a job that was familiar to you and after devoting many years to it, do not be upset! This is a sign that it's time to change something in your life. There is no need to be angry and angry that you lost your job. It is worth thanking Jesus for the impetus for change.
When taking a breath from shock and looking for a new job or an alternative occupation, remember that prayer for work to the Lord God or God's saints has enormous power, and if you apply it, your search for work will certainly end in a positive result.
Prayer for the help of the Lord God in healing the sick
Quite a large number of people in their lives are faced with a serious illness: their own, or that of a close relative. The greatest salvation in healing a sick person is prayer to the Lord God for the sick person. Thanks to its influence, it puts people on their feet and heals even hopelessly ill people.
Prayer to the Lord God for healing
“O Most Merciful God, Father, Son and Holy Soul, worshiped and glorified in the indivisible Trinity, look with compassion on Your servant (name), who is overcome by illness; forgive him all his sins; give him healing from his illness; restore his health and bodily strength; Give him a long and prosperous life, Your peaceful and worldly blessings, so that together with us he brings grateful prayers to You, the All-Bounteous God and my Creator.
Most Holy Theotokos, through Your omnipotent intercession, help me to beg Your Son, my God, for the healing of God’s servant (name).
All saints and angels of the Lord, pray to God for His sick servant (name). Amen".
Prayers to the Lord God for help
By turning to the Almighty with a prayer, a person receives the condescension of God’s grace, healing of soul and body, and an indication of the right and righteous path in life. One must not be shy and not afraid to ask for help from the Lord Almighty, from the guardian angels, from God’s helpers and saints.
Turning to the Lord in prayer is not shameful, not bad. You shouldn’t bother the Almighty just over trifles, because He already protects everyone who walks the path of life. Through thorny obstacles, through insults, mental and physical ailments, we learn about our life, make mistakes and learn from them, and the main teacher of life is the Lord. Only He will show the right path to the lost.
“In the hand of Your great mercy, O my God, I entrust my soul and body, my feelings and words, my advice and thoughts, my deeds and all my movements of body and soul.
My entry and exit, my faith and life, the course and end of my life, the day and hour of my breathing, my repose, the repose of my soul and body. But You, O Most Merciful God, invincible to the sins of the whole world, kindly, kindly Lord, accept me more than all sinners in the hand of Your protection and deliver from all evil, cleanse my many iniquities, grant correction to my evil and wretched life and from Always delight me in the coming cruel falls of sin, and in no way will I anger Your love for mankind, with which you cover my weakness from demons, passions and evil people.
Forbid the enemy, visible and invisible, guiding me along the saved path, bring me to You, my refuge and the land of my desires. Grant me a Christian end, unashamed, peaceful, keep me from the airy spirits of malice, at Your Last Judgment be merciful to Your servant and number me at the right hand of Your blessed sheep, and with them I will glorify You, my Creator, forever. Amen".
You should not neglect visiting the temple of the Lord. An Orthodox believer is obliged to attend church, because only there can one be saturated with life-giving energy, recharge with new strength and boldly move on through life.
Christians often turn to the Lord for help and this is normal. After all, this is our loving Father, who gives life itself and everything that fills the material universe. Today people en masse are turning to Orthodoxy, visiting churches, learning to pray. And that's great.
Only sometimes, in the midst of complaints and difficulties, we forget to thank God for everything we have. Every day a prayer of thanksgiving should be heard in homes. This fosters faith, patience and a humble spirit pleasing to the Lord.
Text of the Thanksgiving Prayer to the Lord for every day
“We thank Thee, Lord our God, for all Thy good deeds, even from the first age to the present, in us, Thy unworthy servants (names), who were, known and unknown, about those revealed and unmanifested, even those who were in deed and in word: who loved us Just as you deigned to give Your Only Begotten Son for us, make us worthy of Your love. Grant with Your word wisdom and with Your fear inhale strength from Your power, and whether we have sinned, whether willingly or unwillingly, forgive and not impute, and keep our soul holy, and present it to Thy Throne, having a clear conscience, and the end is worthy of Thy love for mankind; and remember, O Lord, all who call upon Thy name in truth, remember all who desire good or evil against us: for all are men, and every man is in vain; We also pray to You, Lord, grant us Your great mercy.”
The Importance of Gratitude
Every week, thanksgiving services are held in churches. Only there are not as many parishioners as there could be. Perhaps this is because they do not fully understand the importance of this movement of the soul. It was not by chance that the Holy Church included prayers of thanksgiving in the daily morning rule. St. Ignatius (Brianchaninov) explains how Christians benefit from reading them every day:
- strengthen their faith in God;
- receive the comfort of the Holy Spirit;
- gain a better understanding of Bible teaching.
Blessing the name of God is truly a worthy activity. King David wrote about this in his psalms: “Praise the name of the Lord,” he urged everyone. This does not require a special occasion, because the greatness of creation is constantly before our eyes. And it’s not the Lord’s fault that we don’t notice him.
What to be grateful for:
- The Lord Jesus Christ gave His life for our transgressions, endured terrible torment, being holy.
- Because the Lord tolerates our sins.
- Everything in life is given by God: human talents, good aspirations, family, food and clothing, the ability to breathe and hear children's laughter.
A good spiritual exercise is to find a few things in your life for which you can thank the Creator. Think about this and say the following prayer to the Lord:
“The council of saints, Angels and Archangels, with all the heavenly powers, sings to Thee, and says: Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts, heaven and earth are filled with Thy glory. Hosanna in the highest, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest. Save me, Who art thou King on high, save me and sanctify me, Source of sanctification; For from You all creation is strengthened, To You countless warriors sing the Trisagion hymn. Unworthy of You, who sits in the unapproachable light, of whom all things are terrified, I pray: enlighten my mind, cleanse my heart, and open my lips, so that I may worthily sing to You: Holy, Holy, Holy art thou, Lord, always, now, and ever and to endless ages of ages. Amen."
Perhaps a real feeling of joy will not immediately appear in your soul, but it will certainly appear and grow. With time. That's why it's so important to thank a higher power every day.
Help has been provided - but what about “thank you”?
When young children receive something from adults, they are taught to express gratitude. What kind of Christians are they who accept great gifts from their Creator as a matter of course? In his eyes they look ungrateful, disrespectful, simply ill-mannered. Yes, the adult will feed the child in any case. Just like the Good Creator will always help those who ask. But this is not a reason to take blessings for granted.
Any troubles end sooner or later. And this is always a manifestation of the heavenly Father’s care for his reckless children. It is imperative to say a prayer of gratitude to the Lord God for your help. Perhaps there really is no time to visit the temple, but everyone can find a few minutes to mentally say: “Glory to Thee, Lord!”
Godly Christians have a habit of extolling heavenly powers even when things are not going well. They believe that tests are sent for their own benefit. Having endured them with honor, people hope to become more spiritual and closer to perfection.
Short prayer “Glory to God for everything!” will tell the Creator that you trust Him, believe in His unconditional love and goodness.
How to thank the saints
Orthodox believers practice frequent appeals to famous Christian martyrs, miracle workers, and Angels. For them, they are faithful intercessors, helpers, petitioners before the throne of God the Father. With their support, a person no longer feels like a miserable drop in the stormy ocean of life.
Worries about relatives, worry about what will happen tomorrow are very common even for Christians. Fate is unknown to them, only one thing is certain - death. This brings melancholy and even despair to many. But it is quite possible to get rid of the feeling of hopelessness thanks to the good righteous. Through their prayers, the Holy Spirit descends from heaven. He suggests the right way out of the situation, calms and consoles the weak.
Universal Prayer of Thanksgiving for All Saints
There is a special prayer of grace for saints. It is universal: suitable as an address to both the Guardian Angel and your favorite heavenly inhabitant.
Holy God and rest in the saints, praised by the thrice-holy voice in heaven from angels, praised on earth by man in His saints; Who by Your Holy Spirit gave grace to everyone according to the bestowal of Christ, and by that appointed to Your Church the holy apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, whose word of preaching, to You Himself who acted all in all, accomplished many saints in every generation and kind, having pleased You with various virtues, and to You, leaving us with an image of their good deeds, in the joy that has passed, prepare, in which the temptations themselves were, and help us those who are attacked. Remembering all these saints and praising their godly lives, I praise You Himself, who acted in them, and believing in Your goodness, I diligently pray to You, Holy of Holies, to grant me a sinner to follow their teaching, life, love, faith, patience, and through their prayerful help, and moreover through Your all-effective grace, the heavenly ones with them will be honored with glory, praising Your Most Holy Name, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever. Amen.
As a special thank you to the saint, you can read an akathist, a church troparion, specially compiled for him. But you can use the words that come to your heart.
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.
The Impact of Gratitude
The Lord and the saints do not require our gratitude as something necessary for life. She just brings joy to their hearts. Because it testifies to spiritual growth. This means that a person becomes a little closer to righteousness. And for every good deed there is always great joy in heaven. It's like watching a spoiled child finally do the right thing. Parents will certainly be in high spirits. And the person praying will immediately feel better in his soul.
- Of course, gratitude to God and all the saints must be sincere. It is not enough to simply submit a note, pay the money and leave with a feeling of accomplishment.
- After all, the Lord does not need payment or an offering in the form of candles. He wants to see our location.
- Doesn't the father rejoice when the child says: “I love you!” This is what Christians should learn - to relate to God as their heavenly parent.
Daily gratitude can give a lot to our soul, even improve our life circumstances. This is exactly what will happen as we begin to put our soul in order. Demons simply cannot attack someone whose thoughts are aimed only at good. This is what constant prayer teaches. Only not mechanical muttering, but true spiritual work becomes the very staircase that leads to heaven.