Loss of spirituality is characteristic of modern society, humanity becomes callous, loses such important concepts as mercy, giving preference to cruelty, selfishness and piously believing that in this way it is protected from weakness and vulnerability. And only a few continue to pray for health, often without understanding the meaning of such prayers.
The priests firmly believe that prayer strengthens the spirit of a person, makes him more tolerant, more humane, brings him closer to the Lord and soothes, giving hope that his prayers will be heard, desires come true, life will become easier and more understandable. Monks day and night offer prayers, asking them for health, faith, peace and all the blessings for all mankind. Ordinary people come to churches, often only when they need help and protection, ask to pray for them and for their loved ones, light candles and order prayer services. But few of them think and realize the meaning of certain prayers and other Christian sacraments.
The meaning of Christian prayer for health
Contrary to popular belief that the prayer for health is read only for those who are sick, it can be read and any person can be mentioned in it, regardless of the state of his health. This prayer protects not only from physical ailments, but also from moral and moral exhaustion and devastation of a person's personality. Her spiritual strength, according to Orthodox canons, is considered one of the most life-giving and unbending. The ministers of the temples advise, even for their enemies, who bring only suffering, to ask the Lord for health.
There are many facts that the prayer for health read at the icons with the faces of saints really brought relief to the sick, helped to overcome even the most terrible or incurable diseases, according to doctors. But it is impossible to read it "from a piece of paper", the prayer must come from the soul, from the heart of the supplicant, be sincere and honest. Moreover, the blessing of the Lord descends not only on the one for whom the supplicant asks, but also on himself.
To whom and how to pray for health
The Orthodox Christian prayer for health is rightfully considered one of the most powerful. You can read it both within the walls of the church, in front of images with the faces of saints and Christ, and at home, in front of home icons or without them at all. The Lord is almighty and hears all those who ask, all who need his help.
It is not necessary to know any rules for reading a prayer for health or memorize its words. You can ask for physical and mental health in your own words, but it must be done sincerely, only then the supplicant will be heard.
You can find out the exact words for addressing a particular saint with a request for recovery in the prayer books that are in every church and every clergyman. You can order a prayer service in the church, for which you need to contact the ministers and they will help you do this.
