Stress has long been the scourge of modern civilization. The pharmaceutical industry makes millions on antidepressants and other drugs to treat anxiety. Longing can completely overshadow the existence of man and bring him to self-destruction. To get rid of this disease as soon as possible, you need to read a special prayer.
From depression and despair to whom to pray?
The Orthodox Church and the Christian religion negatively perceive depression and a sad state, which are attributed to sinful gloom. Such feelings drive a person to indifference to everything that happens, experience his faith. Often, he loses the ability to believe, which from the point of view of the church is a grave violation of the canons. Prayer from depression and despondency helps to get out of depression. There are many of them, but just one is enough to remove the burden of despair from the soul.
How does prayer work:
- There is a rise in mental state, physical tone is improved and optimized;
- The mood is changing in a positive way;
- The feeling of longing for the object of romantic claims is reduced;
- Obsessive obsession disappears;
- Desires come back to do what you love and hobbies;
- Concentration and attention are restored.
Who will respond to prayer for depression?
In your appeals, you can appeal to various representatives of higher powers. Most often, people turn to:
- To the Lord God;
- Virgin Mary;
- To the Son of God;
- Blessed Matrona;
- Nicholas the Wonderworker.
Often the cause of immersion in strong experiences is magical interference, which has a negative basis. If you suspect that this is exactly what happened, it will be useful to conduct an additional cleansing ceremony. This does not eliminate the need to read the prayer, but it can lead you or a loved one from a state of stupor. The ritual is performed on running water, that is, on the banks of the river. Palms, neck and face are washed with water.
In the process, do not forget to sentence like this:
“Mother Voditsa, your strength is infinite, you wash away everything in its path. Wash away my anguish from my soul, take sadness into the deep abyss, roll me from head to toe, wash and cool me. Let my sorrow go away like sand from the sand and disappear in the abyss, so that my heart does not get bored, does not shed tears. Jesus Christ, be merciful, strengthen my soul, and fill my thoughts with wisdom. Amen!"
If there is no river nearby, it is allowed to modify the ritual. Early in the morning, not getting out of bed, drink a glass of water prepared the day before, saying the following:
“Do not twist and do not cry, my heart. Do not grieve or hurt, my soul. I trust in the mercy of the Lord God! He will descend from the throne, and he will look at me, the servant of God (Name), and I will pray to him, bow to his feet and ask him to be protected from sadness and longing. May it be so. Amen!"
The text is read at least seven times. In the process, imagine how water washes away all evil, taking away longing. But remember that rites should not replace prayer. Read about how and to whom to pray.
Saints Helping to Be Healed of Laziness, Despondency, and Despair
Prayer from despondency should be addressed to the saint, who is known for his life as the intercessor of the afflicted and inconsolable.
There are several such religious figures in the Orthodox religion:
- St. John of Kronstadt;
- Rev. Athanasius of Athos;
- Holy Martyr Tryphon of Apamea;
- Great Martyr Barbara;
- Saint Tikhon of Voronezh.
Prayer in honor of St john read before a prayer to the Lord. She helps to tune in the right way and find the right words so that Describe your depression:
“The Lord is the destruction of my despondency and the revival of my boldness. Everything is Lord to me. Oh, truly, this Lord, glory to you! Glory to Thee, Belly of the Father, Belly of the Son, Belly of the Holy Saints - A simple being - God, who inwardly saves us from spiritual death, inflicted by our souls passions. Glory to Thee, Tripartite Vladyka, as if from one invocation of Your name you enlighten the gloomy face of our soul and body and give your peace that surpasses all earthly and sensual good and all understanding.
If mental anguish is so strong that it affects physical health in the form of ailments of inexplicable origin, pray to the martyr Tryphon:
“O holy martyr of Christ Tryphon, an ardent helper and all who come to you and pray before your saint in a quick manner obedient to the representative! Now hear, and at every hour, the prayer of us, your unworthy servants, who honor your holy memory in this all-holy church, and stand before us in the Lord in every place. You are a saint of Christ, who ascend in great miracles, exuding celibacy to those who flow to you in faith, and intercede in the sorrow of men, you yourself promised to eat before your exodus from this life, pray for us to the Lord and asked for this gift from Him: if anyone in any need, sorrow and illness of soul or bodily harm, your holy name will begin to be called, so that he will be spared from any pretext evil. And sometimes you are the daughter of a prince, in Rome, the city of torment from the devil, healed thou art, and keep us from his fierce machinations all the days of our stomach, but most of all on the day of our last gasp, present us. Then be us an assistant and a swift exporter of crafty spirits, and a leader to the kingdom of heaven. And even though you now stand before the throne of God, pray to the Lord, may the partakers of us be merciful and joyful, and with you mercy glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Comforter of the Spirit forever. Amen!"
Prayer to St. Athanasius pronounced to find peace of mind and protection against the hardships of life that await the earthly path:
“Father Athanasius, a good saint of Christ and the great Athos miracle worker, is more reverent, in the days of your earthly life many have led the right way and into the kingdom of heaven are wise guided, a mournful consolation, a handy helping hand, and all kind, merciful and compassionate the old father! Even now, in your heavenly lordship, most of all multiply your love for us weak, mori living distinction distressed, tempted by the spirit of malice and passions that fight the spirit. For this sake we humbly pray thee, Holy Father: according to the grace given to you from God, help us to do the will of the Lord in the simplicity of our hearts and humility to do: the temptations of enmity to conquer and the fierce passions of the sea, let us so quietly cross the abyss of life and your representation to the Lord to be able to reach us the promise Heavenly, gloriously the Trinityless Beginner, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen".
Saint Barbara of Iliopolis considered the patroness of the persecuted and unhappy. If you feel as if the whole world has taken a grudge against, turn to the martyr with these words:
“Holy glorious and all-holy Great Martyr Barbaro! Gatherings here in your temple of the Divine people, a race of your relics worshiping and kissing love, your suffering is martyrdom, and in them the Passion-Christ Christ, giving you not just the hedgehog to believe in Him, but also the hedgehog for Him, pleasing with praise, we pray thee, Known for the desire of our intercessor: pray with us and for us, we implore from His grace of God, may He graciously hear us, asking for His blessing, and He will not leave us all for salvation and life, the necessary petition, and grants a Christian end to our stomach - painless, painless I am involved in tydny, peaceful, Divine Mysteries, and everyone, in every place, in every sorrow and situation requiring His humanity and help, will give His great mercy, but always bless the grace of God and your warm representation, soul and body, glorify wondrous saints His God of Israel, not removing His help from us always, now and now, and forever and ever. Amen!"
The text of the prayer addressed St. Tikhon of Voronezh you can download here.
Prayer to St. Tikhon
Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk, considered one of the most respected religious figures of the 18th century, considered prayer with moral oppression of the spirit to be one of the foundations of salvation. He compared a person who did not want to pray with a “lazy horse,” which must always be driven with a lash so that it stubbornly went to the goal. The canonized man in 1861 expressed the opinion that prayer should be forced, as well as any good deed. In the same time the saint explained the need to go through the test of depression, because it gives the Christian firmness in the spiritual life. Tikhon Zadonsky is approached in many cases - with depression, insanity, and other mental illnesses.
He should also pray with severe depression:
“O all-general to the saint and servitor of Christ, our Father Tikhon! Having lived angelically on earth, you, like a good angel, have appeared in your wondrous glorification. We believe with all our hearts and thoughts, as you, our benevolent helper and prayer, with your uncomplicated intercessions and grace, from the Lord abundantly granted to you, help your salvation in every way. Accept ubo, dear saint of Christ, and at this hour our unworthy prayer: you are free by your intercession from the overwhelming wisdom and superstition, the unbelief and unbelief of man. Flailing, quick about us to the representative, by your favorable intercession, pray to the Lord, may His great and rich mercy upon us sinful and unworthy His servants, may heal His grace with inalienable sores and scabs of corrupted souls and our bodies, and dissolve our petrified hearts and tears with our tears afflictions about our many sins, and let us save us from the eternal torment and fire of Genskag: with all his faithful people, peace and silence, health and salvation, and good blessing in all things, such a quiet and silent life Having lived in all piety and purity, be like me with the angels and with all the saints of glory and chanting the All-Sacred Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen".
Strong prayer for depression
No one can protect a Christian from the sin of despondency more than the Lord God. That is why he reads the most powerful prayer from despondency and despair:
“Merciful Lord, Son of God, our Father! I remain in longing and sadness, longing torments my heart, tears my soul. I pray for help and wisdom, direct my thoughts on the path of healing, relieve suffering, increase my patience and save me from sinful mistakes. May my life pass a bright road, with the hope of love and happiness. Thy will be done. Amen!"
If you feel that it is difficult to cope with moments when despair rolls up so that your faith weakens, pray to the Creator like this:
“I pray to you, Lord, for your mercy! Hear me, do not turn away from me, direct on a new road - successful, bright, righteous.Saturate my heart with spiritual light, cleanse me of mortal anguish, deliver me from loneliness, sent by an unclean spirit. I’ll set three networks so that I won’t miss my luck and love, I will humbly accept any decision of yours, Lord, I will endure any trials in order to unite with my love forever and ever, so that our joint life will be illuminated with divine light. Thy will be done. Amen!"
The church advises the sufferer to regularly attend morning services. At dawn, all anxieties go away by themselves, so prayer at this time will be most effective.
Nicholas the Wonderworker
A person who is depressed is indifferent to everything that happens. He sees the world only in gray and black tones, a whirlpool of melancholy inevitably drains to the depths. The reason for sadness is every little thing, ranging from bad weather to carelessly dropped words of relatives or friends. Sometimes it is impossible to break out of a vicious circle by applying independent efforts. If at the same time the assistance of loved ones and even professional psychological help do not give effect, read a prayer to Nicholaswhose power is truly unlimited:
“O our good shepherd and God-wise mentor, St. Nicholas of Christ! Hear us sinners praying to you and calling for your speedy intercession; see us weak, everywhere caught, deprived of all good and darkened with mind from cowardice; Come on, servant of God, do not leave us in the sinful captivity of life, let us not be our enemy in joy, and die in our evil deeds. Pray for us unworthy of our Co-Master and Lord, to him you will appear with ethereal faces: have mercy on us to create our God in this life and in the future, that he will not reward us in our deed and out of uncleanness of our hearts, but in his goodness will reward us . We rely on your intercession hopefully, we praise your intercession, we urge your intercession for help, and we seek help for your holy image: save us, saint of Christ, from the evils that are upon us, and tame the waves of passions and misfortunes that arise against us, but for the sake of your holy prayers will not embrace us to attack, and will not be mired in the abyss of sinfulness and in the mud of our passions. Moth, St. Nicholas of Christ, Christ of our God, may He grant us peaceful living and remission of sins, but to our souls salvation and great mercy, now and ever and ever and ever. Amen!"
Often, despondency is found on a person when he is not able to resolve everyday affairs. If everything falls apart, and there is no desire to change the situation, the mortal sin of idleness joins. To gain energy, a prayer is read from laziness to St. Nicholas, which is a laudatory glorification. Her full text can be found. here.
Prayer for longing for a loved one
Love is the highest feeling that a person is capable of. It serves as a source of great happiness, but often brings equally great suffering. If the romantic feeling is unrequited or its object has left you, the appearance of despondency and depression is inevitable. Suffering from love of melancholy cannot function normally, loses sleep, rest, confidence leaves him. The sin of despondency overcomes him very quickly.
If on the agenda - unrequited love or longing for a broken heart, it is worth turning to higher powers for spiritual support. On such days it is usually read a prayer dedicated to the icon of the Mother of God “Joy to all who mourn”. To save the soul and cool the hopeless romantic fervor, refer to the icon with the words:
“Blessed Virgin Mary, patroness of the weak, comforter of widows, always ready to help, save! The Most High, grace has been given to you, hear us and comfort our sorrow. Deliver us from all troubles and sorrows, give peace and comfort, fill our hearts with joy. Show your mercy, heal the sorrow in our heart. We resort to your intercession, cleanse our souls from sorrow and disease, protect us from all human slander. Under your cover, honor and glory to you now and in the century of centuries. Amen".
After praying, wait until the candle lit by the icon burns out, and once again mentally thank the Virgin. Say a prayer as often as your soul requires.. Soon you will return to your usual way of life and regain your moral strength.
The church recommends unhappy lovers a regular visit to the temple. If you don’t have the strength to pray, just stay in the walls of the Orthodox building, sit on the bench, think about life and the future. If you feel the indulgence of religious grace, light a candle and turn to any saint to calm your sorrow. This is not a panacea for despondency, but is better than falling into uncontrolled self-pity.
