How to pray so that God not only hears, but also helps? Prayer to the Guardian Angel for harmony in relationships with colleagues. Does prayer work?

Unfortunately, people turn to faith more often during life's difficulties. Many people know that Psalm 90 helps, which is why they read it more than once. What is the point of this event? Why repeat the same text? Let's figure it out. After all, anyone can find themselves face to face with such trials that they will have to rely only on the help of the Lord.

History of Prayer

This text is ancient. He is better known by his first words: “Alive in help.” It is located in one of the books of the Old Testament (the psalter). At different times these verses were used in various ministries. For example, Psalm 90 was always heard. Why this text is read is clear from its content, as well as from the explanations of the first followers of Jesus. Its text can be found in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew. It states that these verses are spoken by believers who are subject to devilish temptation. The fact is that at all times a person has to face serious trials. For the most part, they relate to the so-called temptations of the spirit. Some cannot resist the opportunity to enrich themselves at the expense of others, others lust after the wives or husbands of their neighbors, and so on. In addition, a person’s faith is constantly attacked by devilish entities. Many tricks are used by the messengers of hell to lead the follower of Christ astray from the true path. At such moments, Psalm 90 comes to the rescue, for which they read it as much as necessary to get rid of sinful thoughts.

You know, prayer is considered a special work of a believer. This is the work of his soul. As they say, the essence of this expression is very deep. Any person is obliged to develop his spirit, to work tirelessly in order to assimilate the commandments of the Lord. After all, they are not given from birth. They should be studied, comprehended, comparing our behavior with the standard that Christ gave us. Of course, many texts are used for these purposes. But Psalm 90 helps best against temptations and sinful desires. The text of the prayer, why it is read, as well as the essence of this action, was well explained by Theophan the Saint, who assured that verses (psalms) must be memorized. And this is not done for the sake of vanity. Vice versa. When a believer works with Scripture, he comprehends it, constantly finding new facets of the thoughts and feelings contained there. Gradually, prayers become not a “lesson”, but an urgent necessity. For example, a believer experiences fear for himself or a loved one. Here he should remember, if he had learned it earlier, the indicated verse. After all, understanding it allows you to calm down and direct your thoughts towards obedience and humility. It turns out that in this way they get rid of unnecessary pride. For doubts and anger, Psalm 90 is also used, for which they read it until the sinful feelings in the soul calm down. But you don’t just need to whisper a verse, but constantly think about the content. So a person is immersed under the wing of the Lord.

Psalm 90: why is it read 40 times?

Do you remember where we started? The Gospel of Luke says that this verse is needed for protection from temptations. Everyone has their own. But any person understands when he deviates from the true path. His feelings are in disarray, peace leaves his soul. Thoughts are confused or captured by devilish temptations. Such a poor fellow looks at others not as brothers in Christ, but as enemies, blaming them for his own troubles. This is where Psalm 90 is needed. Why they read it (including in Russian), we have already discussed: the essence of the verse is to feel the connection with the Lord, his protection and good protection. It is clear that this takes time. So they came up with the idea of ​​reading the psalm forty times. While a person ponders the meaning of the verses, his doubts disappear, and faith in the Lord comes to life in his soul.

Should you trust magicians and sorcerers?

It is no secret that people turn to all kinds of specialists who assure them of their extraordinary abilities. Magicians claim that their prayers to the Almighty have greater power. That is, it turns out that the person himself does not need to do anything. He will give the money, and he will be freed from damage or the evil eye, his fate will be corrected. Of course you can believe this. However, the Lord says that everyone’s soul must work. After all, no specialist can artificially make a person realize his duty to others, relatives and himself. And this is precisely what refusing temptation consists of. It turns out that there is some kind of deception in this or, if you like, complacency based on laziness. There is no need to go to anyone when anyone can use prayers. They are accessible to everyone. And the work of the soul is priceless. And nothing can replace it. And even more so, you should not allow people who are not trustworthy into your own dialogue with the Lord.

This article is about the significance of Psalm 90 for a believer. Why is this prayer read 40 times in a row?

Prayer is the work of a person’s soul, a special duty of a believer who must develop his spirit in order to comprehend the commandments of the Lord. Their assimilation is not given from birth. They must be comprehended by comparing your life with the example that Jesus Christ gave us.

It is regrettable that people turn to faith and calling on God most often in times of sorrow and troubles in life. Everyone can come face to face with such trials when the only hope is solely in the Lord.

Miraculous Psalm 90

Many people know that reading the prayer Psalm 90 is extremely important. Repeating it helps to get rid of past or future misfortunes. Psalm 90 is a prayer from the Psalter - a book of the Old Testament. This text is very ancient. Philologists believe that the author is King David. In the Greek version of the Psalter it is called “The Song of Praise of David”, in the Russian Orthodox version it is called “Alive in Help”, in the Western Christian version in Latin it is called Quihabitat. The Gospel of Luke and Matthew also contains Psalm 90. Why do they read this strong prayer, will be described below.

When should Psalm 90 be read?

This prayer must be said by a person who has come into contact with temptations of the spirit, such as the desire to get rich at the expense of others. Or when lust arises for the wives or husbands of other people. And also at the moment when a person is attacked by devilish entities who want to push a Christian off the righteous path. Then Psalm 90 comes to the rescue, and it must be said until sinful thoughts disappear. The main thing in reading a prayer is to feel your connection with the Lord, his protection and intercession. Psalm 90 gives all this. Why is it read forty times? In order to eliminate confusion and disorder in thoughts and calm the soul. While a person reads a verse and carefully follows the content, doubts disappear and his faith in the Lord is revived.

How to read a prayer

Psalm 90 must be read with concentration. Then you begin to understand how imbued he is with good feelings and life-affirming ideas. Currently, observing the events taking place in the world, a person is deeply aware of the main words of the prayer: “The Lord is my hope.” In them he finds peace and stops worrying.

Psalm 90 is a prayer for protection from evil people, from evil spirits, from devilish manifestations. You will find confirmation of this by opening the Gospel. Thus, Jesus Christ, during a 40-day fast in the desert, in order not to give in to the temptations of Satan, read the 11th and 12th verses of this prayer (see Matthew 4:6 and Luke 4:11).

Psalm 90 as a talisman

Psalm 90 is a very strong amulet. He performs this function not only while reciting poetry, but also in writing. You can write it on a piece of paper or on a piece of cloth and put this text in your clothes. He will protect you from evil people, enemies and simply from manifestations of unfriendliness; will forever protect you from all the negative moments that abound in life.

When Psalm 90 is read in churches

In Western Christian churches This prayer is used during evening services. Eastern Christian church uses Psalm 90 as part of the 6th hour service, as well as during funeral services for the dead.

IN Orthodox churches Psalm 26, 50, 90 is usually read in Church Slavonic. The reason is that it is considered impossible to express the meaning and key idea of ​​these prayers if they are translated into another language. But it is still permissible to read Psalm 90 in Russian. The main thing is to sincerely cry out to the Lord.

Idea of ​​prayer

Psalm 90 contains the idea that there is an irresistible force in faith in the Most High. There is an element of prophecy in prayer, this can be found in the reference to the coming of the Savior in the final 16th verse of Psalm 90.
It is best to read and memorize the text in Church Slavonic. To deeply understand the meaning of the prayer, you need to get acquainted with a brief summary of the interpretation of each verse.

Interpretation of the prayer

Its main content is as follows:

1. The Lord gave people the law of divine commandments; a person who fulfills them will always be under the protection of God.
2. A believer turns to the Lord with the words that only he is his hope and protection, only he trusts in him.
3. The Lord will deliver man from an attack on his physical body him or from committing a sin in passion, as well as from a bad word - from slander, causing confusion in his soul.
4. The Lord will undoubtedly protect a person with the same love with which a hen hides her chicks with her wings. Because His Truth is a shield and a weapon for the preservation of the believer who recognizes this truth.
5. “You will not fear from the fear of the night, from the arrow that flies during the days.”
6. A person receiving God's help will not be afraid of robbers who can attack at night, thieves, bandits. He will not be afraid of the thing that will come in darkness, i.e. fornication, adultery. And also he will not be afraid of the midday demon, that is, laziness and carelessness, which corrupt people by the temptations of carnal passions.
7. A thousand on the left is a temptation to sin, ten thousand on the right is opposition to the godly deeds of a person. But they will not harm a person who has deep faith in the Lord.
8. God will help you to see how your enemies will be punished.
9. Man completely relied on God with all his mind and heart, which is why the Lord’s protection is so strong.
10. Since man has made God his refuge, he will not experience any disasters, the house will not be destroyed, and the body will not suffer from illness.
11. “Like His angel for the story of you, to preserve you in all your ways.” The angels of God protect man on all his paths.
12. The hands of angels will preserve your soul in times of temptation and trouble.
13. Asp and basilisk - slander and envy, lion and serpent - cruelty and inhumanity, the Lord will protect the righteous believer from them.
14. It is not the person who recognizes the existence of God who knows the Name of God, but only the one who fulfills his commandments and his will; only he is worthy of God’s help.
15. A person who has entrusted himself to the Lord will turn to him in danger, and He will hear him and protect him, and glorify him in eternal life for his Faith.
16. This verse says that whoever trusts in God, He will give him eternal life, Salvation is Jesus Christ.

Psalm 90 - the best defense

Reading Psalm 26, 90 in Russian is also very effective. In this way, a person comes to understand the words that he pronounces. This makes his prayer more sincere. Psalm 90, created long before the Nativity of Christ, is one of the most popular prayers. Many Orthodox believers have a story that is associated with an amazing deliverance from any danger or misfortune with the help of the prayer “Alive in Help.” The protective power of this prayer has nothing to do with superstition. You need to know the prayer by heart, it is advisable to read it before leaving home and before going on a long journey.

Illustrative examples of the power of Psalm 90

There are amazing life stories about how this prayer protects a person.
During the First World War, a British regiment fought under the command of Colonel Whittelsey. During the four years that the war lasted, not a single soldier died in this regiment. This happened because all the military men, having memorized the text, regularly repeated the words of the 90th Psalm; they called it “On Defense.”

Another case from a later time, which was told by a Soviet Afghan officer. During his conscription into the army, his mother asked him to take a small icon on which was the prayer of Psalm 90 and said that if it was difficult, let him read it three times. He was sent to Afghanistan, where he was a reconnaissance company commander. The usual trips to the rear of the dushmans, ambushes on caravans with weapons, but one day they were ambushed themselves. They were surrounded on all sides. The soldiers were dying, there was almost no ammunition left. He saw that they would not survive. Then he remembered his mother’s words; the small icon always lay in his breast pocket. He took it out and began to read a prayer. And then a miracle happened: he suddenly felt that it had become very quiet, as if he had been covered with an invisible blanket or cap. He managed to gather the survivors, and they made a breakthrough and escaped the encirclement without losing anyone. After that, he believed in God and the power of prayer, read it before every foray behind enemy lines, fought until the end of the war, and returned home without a single scratch.

Such is the miraculous power of the prayer “Alive in Help” (Psalm 91). Why are they reading this? amazing prayer? Even non-believers will be able to feel all its power and protection. But why is it recommended to read it exactly 40 times? The fact is that this number is magic. For exactly 40 days of fasting, Jesus himself repeated the lines of this prayer. Therefore, such a number of repetitions will undoubtedly help a person.

Unfortunately, people turn to faith more often during life's difficulties. Many people know that Psalm 90 helps, which is why they read it more than once. What is the point of this event?

Why repeat the same text? Let's figure it out. After all, anyone can find themselves face to face with such trials that they will have to rely only on the help of the Lord.

History of Prayer

This text is ancient. He is better known by his first words: “Alive in help.” It is located in one of the books of the Old Testament (the psalter). At different times these verses were used in various ministries. For example, on Good Friday, Psalm 90 was always heard. Why this text is read is clear from its content, as well as from the explanations of the first followers of Jesus. Its text can be found in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew. It states that these verses are spoken by believers who are subject to devilish temptation. The fact is that at all times a person has to face serious trials. For the most part, they relate to the so-called temptations of the spirit. Some cannot resist the opportunity to enrich themselves at the expense of others, others lust after the wives or husbands of their neighbors, and so on. In addition, a person’s faith is constantly attacked by devilish entities. Many tricks are used by the messengers of hell to lead the follower of Christ astray from the true path. At such moments, Psalm 90 comes to the rescue, for which they read it as much as necessary to get rid of sinful thoughts.

You know, prayer is considered a special work of a believer. This is the work of his soul. As they say, not by bread alone. The essence of this expression is very deep. Any person is obliged to develop his spirit, to work tirelessly in order to assimilate the commandments of the Lord. After all, they are not given from birth. They should be studied, comprehended, comparing our behavior with the standard that Christ gave us. Of course, many texts are used for these purposes. But Psalm 90 helps best against temptations and sinful desires. The text of the prayer, why it is read, as well as the essence of this action, was well explained by Theophan the Recluse. This Saint assured that verses (psalms) must be memorized. And this is not done for the sake of vanity. Vice versa. When a believer works with Scripture, he comprehends it, constantly finding new facets of the thoughts and feelings contained there. Gradually, prayers become not a “lesson”, but an urgent necessity. For example, a believer experiences fear for himself or a loved one. Here he should remember, if he had learned it earlier, the indicated verse. After all, understanding it allows you to calm down and direct your thoughts towards obedience and humility. It turns out that in this way they get rid of unnecessary pride. For doubts and anger, Psalm 90 is also used, for which they read it until the sinful feelings in the soul calm down. But you don’t just need to whisper a verse, but constantly think about the content. So a person is immersed in the world of righteousness, under the wing of the Lord.

Psalm 90: why is it read 40 times?

Do you remember where we started? The Gospel of Luke says that this verse is needed for protection from temptations. Everyone has their own. But any person understands when he deviates from the true path. His feelings are in disarray, peace leaves his soul. Thoughts are confused or captured by devilish temptations. Such a poor fellow looks at others not as brothers in Christ, but as enemies, blaming them for his own troubles. This is where Psalm 90 is needed. Why they read it (including in Russian), we have already discussed: the essence of the verse is to feel the connection with the Lord, his protection and good protection. It is clear that this takes time. So they came up with the idea of ​​reading the psalm forty times. While a person ponders the meaning of the verses, his doubts disappear, and faith in the Lord comes to life in his soul.

Should you trust magicians and sorcerers?

It is no secret that people turn to all kinds of specialists who assure them of their extraordinary abilities. Magicians claim that their prayers to the Almighty have greater power. That is, it turns out that the person himself does not need to do anything. He will give the money, and he will be freed from damage or the evil eye, his fate will be corrected. Of course you can believe this. However, the Lord says that everyone’s soul must work. After all, no specialist can artificially make a person realize his duty to others, relatives and himself. And this is precisely what refusing temptation consists of. It turns out that there is some kind of deception in this or, if you like, complacency based on laziness. There is no need to go to anyone when anyone can use prayers. They are accessible to everyone. And the work of the soul is priceless. And nothing can replace it. And even more so, you should not allow people who are not trustworthy into your own dialogue with the Lord.

Prayer Psalm 40 is a very smart and instructive text for a believer. This belief reminds everyone that the world cannot do without compassion for those who are poor. The main idea of ​​the text of Psalm 40 is that the Lord God rewards those who are able to understand the truth and who will show compassion more often. The entire text is built on bitter thoughts about those who once betrayed and were unfaithful. Here we are talking about a terrible betrayal, which every person must understand and no longer sin in the future.

Where did Psalm 40 come from?

This is the prayer of King David, who is trying to express his hope to God so that He will save him from death. In his sacred text, David resorts to the fact that the soul is capable of healing, and relief and freedom - important point after reading Psalm 40. David asks the Lord God to give him as much strength as possible, only in this way will the king be able to cope with all the enemies who have always been against him.

This is by no means a condemnation of enemies, this is an opportunity to show all ill-wishers that a kind person, who sincerely believes in God, is much stronger than all enemies combined. By the way, you can read this text both in the church in front of the main icon and at home. The most important thing is to believe in the Almighty and not doubt one bit about his powerful and great power.

Why read Psalm 40

This sacred text was created in order to cleanse your soul. This church verse is necessary in order to give the believer hope that everything will return to normal and will work out. The Lord will always be with a person, no matter what. But, in turn, people must trust God, tell him all their desires and dreams, repent of all sins, so that the soul feels clean and fresh.

How does Psalm 40 help? The Almighty will definitely save the believer from all adversity and give him strength, even if there is nowhere to get it from. Many people even change both in character and in their actions after reading Psalm 40. Having learned the interpretation of the sacred text, you, most likely, will also want to try - and this is the best decision, because repenting of your sins is a very important action.

PSALM 40 - text in Russian

Prayer Psalm 40 - text in Russian, why they read it, interpretation was last modified: July 10th, 2017 by Bogolub

Great article 0

The power of prayers is proven and undeniable. However, it is important to know how to read prayers correctly so that they are effective.

What is prayer for a believer?

An integral part of any religion is prayer. Any prayer is a person’s communication with God. With the help of special words that come from the depths of our souls, we praise the Almighty, thank God, and ask the Lord for help and blessings in earthly life for ourselves and our loved ones.

It has been proven that prayer words can greatly influence a person’s consciousness. The clergy claim that prayer can change the life of a believer and his destiny in general. But it is not necessary to use complex prayer appeals. You can pray and in simple words. Often in this case, it is possible to invest great energy in a prayer appeal, which makes it more powerful, which means it will definitely be heard by the Heavenly forces.

It has been noticed that after prayer, a believer’s soul calms down. He begins to perceive the problems that have arisen differently and quickly finds a way to solve them. True faith, which is invested in prayer, gives hope for help from above.

Sincere prayer can fill spiritual emptiness and quench spiritual thirst. A prayerful appeal to the Higher Powers becomes an indispensable assistant in difficult times. life situations when no one can help. A believer not only receives relief, but also strives to change the situation in better side. That is, we can say that prayer awakens internal strength to confront current circumstances.

What types of prayers are there?

The most important prayers for a believer are prayers of thanksgiving. They glorify the greatness of the almighty Lord, as well as the mercy of God and all the Saints. This type of prayer should always be read before asking the Lord for any blessings in life. Any church service begins and ends with the glorification of the Lord and the singing of his holiness. Such prayers are always mandatory during evening prayer, when gratitude is offered to God for the day.

In second place in popularity are petitionary prayers. They are a way of expressing requests for help with any mental or physical needs. The popularity of petitionary prayers is explained by human weakness. In many life situations, he is not able to cope with the problems that have arisen and he definitely needs help.

Petitionary prayers not only ensure a prosperous life, but also bring us closer to the salvation of the soul. They necessarily contain a request for forgiveness of known and unknown sins and acceptance of repentance by the Lord for unseemly actions. That is, with the help of such prayers a person cleanses the soul and fills it with sincere faith.

A sincere believer must be sure that his petitionary prayer will definitely be heard by the Lord. You need to understand that God, even without prayer, knows about the misfortunes that befell the believer and his needs. But at the same time, the Lord never takes any action, leaving the believer the right to choose. A true Christian must offer his petition by repenting of his sins. Only a prayer that includes words of repentance and a specific request for help will be heard by the Lord or other heavenly Heavenly Powers.

There are also separate prayers of repentance. Their purpose is that with their help the believer frees the soul from sins. After such prayers, spiritual relief always comes, which is due to liberation from painful experiences about committed unrighteous acts.

A prayer of repentance involves a person’s sincere repentance. It must come from the depths of the heart. In such cases, people often pray with tears in their eyes. Such a prayerful appeal to God can save the soul from the most serious sins that interfere with life. Repentant prayers, cleansing a person’s soul, allow him to move further along the path of life, find peace of mind and acquire new mental strength for new achievements for good. Use this type The clergy recommend prayer requests as often as possible.

Prayers that are written in Old Church Slavonic are very difficult to read in the original. If this is done mechanically, then such appeals to God are unlikely to be effective. In order to convey a prayer to God, you need to fully understand the meaning of the prayer text. Therefore, it is hardly worth bothering yourself with reading prayers in church language. You can simply listen to them by attending a church service.

It is important to understand that any prayer will be heard only if it is conscious. If you decide to use the canonical prayer in the original, then you first need to familiarize yourself with it semantic translation on modern language or ask the priest to explain its meaning in accessible words.

If you constantly pray at home, then be sure to organize a red corner for this. There you need to install icons and put church candles, which will need to be lit during prayer. It is permissible to read prayers from a book, but it is much more effective to read them by heart. This will allow you to concentrate as much as possible and invest stronger energy in your prayer appeal. You shouldn't stress too much about this. If prayers become a rule, then it will not be difficult to remember them.

What actions accompany Orthodox prayer?

Very often, believers have a question about what additional actions strengthen prayer. If you are at a church service, then the most best advice What can be done is to carefully monitor the actions of the priest and other worshipers.

If everyone around is kneeling or crossing themselves, then you need to do the same. Indicative for repetition are all the actions of the priests, who always conduct services in accordance with church rules.

There are three types of church bows that are used when offering prayers:

• A simple bow of the head. It is never accompanied by the sign of the cross. Used in words in prayers: “we fall down”, “we worship”, “the grace of the Lord”, “the blessing of the Lord”, “peace to all”. In addition, you need to bow your head if the priest blesses not with the Cross, but with his hand or a candle. This action also takes place when a priest walks with a censer in a circle of believers. It is imperative to bow your head while reading the Holy Gospel.
• Bow from the waist. During this process, you need to bend at the waist. Ideally, such a bow should be so low that you can touch your fingers to the floor. It is important to remember that before such a bow you must make the sign of the cross. A waist bow is used in words in prayers: “Lord, have mercy”, “Lord grant”, “Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit”, “Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us”, “Glory to Thee, Lord, Glory You". This action is mandatory before starting the reading of the Gospel and at the end, before the beginning of the “Creed” prayer, during the reading of akathists and canons. You need to bow from the waist when the priest blesses with the Cross, Icon or Holy Gospel.” Both in church and at home, you must first cross yourself, perform a bow from the waist, and after that read the well-known and very important prayer for all Orthodox Christians, “Our Father.”
• Bow to the ground. It involves kneeling and touching the forehead to the ground. When such an action should be performed at a church service, the clergy’s attention is necessarily focused on this. Praying at home with this action can strengthen the effect of any prayer request. It is not recommended to use prostrations in prayers during the period between Easter and Trinity, between Christmas and Epiphany, on the days of the twelve great church holidays, and on Sunday.

You should know that in Orthodoxy it is not customary to pray on your knees. This is done only in exceptional cases. Very often believers do this before miraculous icon or a particularly revered church shrine. After bowing to the ground during regular prayer, you must rise and continue the prayer.

You should make the sign of the cross after simply bowing your head before reading any independent prayer. After its completion, you should also cross yourself.

How to read morning and evening prayers

Morning and evening prayers read in order to strengthen faith in the soul. To do this, there are morning and evening rules that must be followed. After waking up and before going to bed, it is recommended to pray using the prayers below.

This prayer was conveyed to the apostles by Jesus Christ himself with the goal that they would spread it throughout the world. It contains a strong petition for seven blessings that make the life of any believer complete, filling it with spiritual shrines. In this prayer appeal, we express respect and love for the Lord, as well as faith in our own happy future.

This prayer can be used to read in any life situation, but in the morning and before going to bed it is mandatory. The prayer must always be read with increased sincerity; this is precisely why it differs from other prayer requests.

The text of the prayer reads as follows:

Prayer for agreement at home

It is believed that the power of Orthodox prayers increases many times over if several believers pray together. This fact is confirmed from an energy point of view. The energy of people praying at the same time unites and strengthens the effect of the prayer appeal. The prayer by agreement can be read at home with your household. It is considered the most popular and effective in cases when one of your loved ones is sick and you need to make common efforts for his recovery.

For such a prayer you need to use any directed text. You can use it not only to the Lord, but also to various Saints. The main thing is that the ritual participants are united by a single goal and that the thoughts of all believers are pure and sincere.

Prayer detention

Particularly worth reading is the prayer to the “Detention” icon. Its text is available in the collection of prayers of Elder Pansophius of Athos, and it must be recited in the original during prayer. It is a powerful weapon against evil spirits, so priests do not recommend using this prayer at home without the blessing of a spiritual mentor. The whole point is that the wishes and phrases that it contains are close to the Old Testament, and are far from the traditional petitions of Orthodox believers. The prayer is read nine times a day for nine days. At the same time, you cannot miss a single day. In addition, there is a requirement that this prayer must be said in secret.

This prayer allows you to:

• Provide reliable protection from demonic forces and human evil;
• Protect from household damage and the evil eye;
• Protect yourself from the actions of selfish and evil people, including the meanness and cunning of your enemies.

When the prayer to Saint Cyprian is read

Bright prayer to Saint Cyprian - effective method to ward off all sorts of troubles from a believer. It is recommended to be used in cases where damage is suspected. It is permissible to say this prayer to the water and then drink it.

The prayer text reads as follows:

“O holy saint of God, Hieromartyr Cyprian, you are the helper of all those who turn to you for help. Accept from us sinners your praise for all your earthly and heavenly deeds. Beg the Lord for strength for us in our weaknesses, healing in severe illnesses, consolation in bitter sorrows, and ask him to grant us other earthly blessings.

Offer up Saint Cyprian, revered by all believers, your powerful prayer to the Lord. May the Almighty protect me from all temptations and falls, teach me true repentance, and deliver me from the demonic influence of unkind people.

Be my true champion for all my enemies, visible and invisible, give me patience, and at the hour of my death, become my intercessor before the Lord God. And I will chant your Holy name and pray to our Almighty God. Amen".

What to address to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in prayer

Very often people turn to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker with a variety of requests. This Saint is often turned to when a dark streak comes in life. The prayer request of a sincere believer will certainly be heard and fulfilled, since Saint Nicholas is considered the closest Saint to the Lord.

You can express a specific request in prayers, but there is a universal prayer for the fulfillment of a desire.

It sounds like this:

“O Most Holy Wonderworker Nicholas, help me, the Servant of God (s) ( given name) in my mortal desires. Help me fulfill my cherished desire, and do not be angry at my impudent request. Don't leave me alone with vain affairs. My desire is only for the good and not for the harm of others, fulfill it with your mercy. And if I have planned something daring according to your understanding, then avert the attack. If I want something bad, turn away the misfortunes. Make sure that all my righteous desires come true and my life is filled with happiness. Thy will be done. Amen".

Only baptized people can recite the Jesus Prayer. This prayer appeal is considered the first step in the formation of faith in a person’s soul. Its meaning is to ask for mercy from the Lord God through His Son. This prayer is a real daily amulet for a believer and can help overcome any difficulties. Also, the Jesus Prayer is an effective remedy against the evil eye and damage.

In order for prayer to be effective, the following recommendations should be followed:

• While pronouncing words, you need to concentrate on them as much as possible;
• The prayer should not be memorized mechanically; it should be memorized by fully understanding each word;
• It is necessary to pray in a calm and quiet place;
• If faith is very strong, then it is allowed to pray while actively working;
• During prayer, all thoughts should be directed toward true faith in the Lord. The soul must contain love for God and admiration for the Almighty.

Prayer for amulet - red thread

A red thread on the wrist is considered a very common amulet. The history of this talisman is rooted in Kabbalah. In order for the red thread on the wrist to acquire protective properties, a special prayer must first be read over it.

The red thread for the talisman must be bought with money. It should be wool and quite durable. A close relative or relative should tie it on the wrist and perform the accompanying ritual. It’s very good if you tie a thread birth mother. But in any case, you must be sure that the person who will perform the ceremony sincerely loves you.

For each knot tied, the following prayer is said:

“Lord Almighty, blessed is the Kingdom on Earth and in Heaven. I bow before Your Power and Greatness and glorify You. You do many good deeds, heal the sick and support those in need, you show your true love and only you have universal forgiveness. I ask you to save the Servant of God (name of the person), protect him from troubles and protect him from enemies visible and invisible. Only you can do this on Earth and in Heaven. Amen".