Modern people are used to getting down to business, guided by schedules, plans, lists, comparisons and responsibilities. Following the usual way of life, they absolutely do not think about spiritual tuning and sometimes do not understand the reasons why a perfectly planned business breaks down at the last moment. Only true believers know: every new business should begin with prayer, God's preliminary advice, and the asking of the Lord for strength.
Special prayers, approved by the Orthodox Church, give a person hope that the desired will come true and the efforts made by him will not be in vain.
Who should pray before starting any business?
There are many saints who are helping in new ways. Their help lies in the connection between the prayer and the Lord, because to whom but to him, the paths to his throne bestowed by Him are known. You can appeal to any saint - one who is closer to you in spirit, whose memorial day is coming soon or whose temple is near your house.
Most often they offer a prayer to the beginning of any business:
- Jesus Christ
- The Blessed Virgin Mary;
- Matrona of Moscow;
- Nicholas the Wonderworker;
- Guardian Angel.
Of course, these are not all the saints who help in such cases. Pray to those whom your heart tells you to pray.
Universal prayers for help
Universal prayers from prayers before the beginning of any work are different in that they can be said after the work has already begun and you realize that you forgot to pray. Such prayers give strength of mind, vigor and faith in a successful outcome.
Examples of such prayers are presented below.
The first:
“Lord Almighty, hear the prayer of your servant of God, do not be angry. Bless my cause, bless the journey that you have begun, do not leave, do not leave, grant by grace. Direct to a successful outcome, in that my gratitude will be eternal. Amen".
Second:
“I pray to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit in my daily work. Bless my attempt, let success be crowned with the undertaking for the glory of your begun. As my sincere prayer, so let your will be good. Amen".
Third:
“Mother of God, Holy Mother, Jesus Christ, Grace, I appeal to you from the mortal earth to the heavens blessed. I ask for your anointing, for the noble overshadowing: in my work of success, at the beginning of my faith, at the end of the work - good. Not for evil glory, but for good glory, for the benefit of my family and those close to me. In that help I ask humbly, God's servant (your name). Amen".
Prayer for the beginning of every cause
A prayer that is read before the beginning of the work requires some preparation, especially if the matter is important. Opening a new business, flying to an unfamiliar country, business negotiations, entering into a relationship, starting studies - all this should be blessed by the Lord from above. If you intend to start something like this, you should visit the church in advance, take communion, confess, or participate in the service.
Then place a candle in front of the icon of Christ and say a prayer:
“The King of Heaven, the same everywhere, the Comforter, the Truth Guardian, the Life Giver, the Good Patron, who is all fulfilling, come in prayer to your slave (name) and take possession of the evil one, save our filth, Save our soul, Lord.
Blessing forgiveness, do not refuse help, help the sinful to fulfill the plan of Thy heavenly, the Highest and the Most Savior.
Lord Jesus Christ, the Son and Lord Father, Mother of Our Blessed Virgin Mary, Only Begotten, Beginners, mouth you with your lips, for it is not necessary for your servants to create anything without your Will. Lord Almighty, I believe with all my heart and soul in your Kingdom, humbly fall to your Goodness. help me, a sinner, a daily matter beginning soon in your Glory, in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit and all Your saints, Pleasures, Angels, Archangels, Great Martyrs I appeal to you. Amen".
The prayer is read aloud, clearly, without stumbling. The text should be learned in advance, it is recommended to even rewrite it several times on paper so as not to forget and not to go astray. At the end of the prayer, you should certainly cross yourself three times and then bow. Bowing at baptism, as many believe, should not be - this is a gross mistake.
At the end of affairs
When the matter is finished, depending on its outcome, various prayers are read:
- thankful, in case of a successful outcome;
- forgiveness - in case of failure.
A prayer of thanks is nothing more than a humble offer of praise to the Lord for the attention shown to you and help in the work.
For her, you should also visit the temple and, going to the icon of Jesus with a lit candle, say the following words:
«Heavenly King, elsewhere, Comforter, Truth Guardian, Life Giver, Good Patron, whoever fulfills all, come in prayer to your slave (name) and take full possession of the evil one, save our souls, Lord.
Praise be to you, praise be to the Almighty, for your trouble-free help, for your glorious deeds, for the work in Your Glory begun, has been completed successfully. In that I thank you, O Most Holy, in that I thank the Father, the Son, the Virgin, all the Saints and saints, Angels, Archangels, Great Martyrs. And for your glory, accept my sacrifice and crown your strength on the mortal earth. And the kingdom of heaven will come and the servants of God will bow their heads, for they are blessed by your deeds. Amen".
After leaving the temple, be sure to give the poor on the porch a small amount as a donation. If on the way home you find a coin or a bill - pick it up, this is a sign that your prayers were heard and thanked. Carry money with you like a mascot.
If the work that you started after the prayer was unsuccessful, which is rare, because the prayer is very strong, read the prayer for forgiveness.
It is read three times, for this you should kneel and hold a candle in your hands, saying:
“Lord Almighty, on my knees before you I pray for Your forgiveness. I did not hear your Token, sinful, did not listen to my faith and did not understand your denial. I blame it mournfully, for my cause has failed. I ask your mercy, but do not be angry with your sinful slave, with your thoughts of mortal and perishable dreams. Do not turn your back on your servant, who cries out to you wholeheartedly, do not abandon the thorny path and help in my further affairs. Amen".
The main thing is in no case to lose faith, because everything that is done is all according to the will of God. If in some ways you have failed, then soon you will realize that this is for the good of you.
Nicholas the Wonderworker prayer before work
It is best to pray to Nikolai the Miracle Worker before the start of the working day, especially if the work is related to money, business, and trade. This saint is supportive in matters where fortune and fortitude are needed. You can also pray to St. Nicholas and before starting repairs, so that there are no problems with finances, contractors, quality materials.
Prayer before the beginning of work to Nicholas the Wonderworker:
O St. Nicholas, the Prelate of the earth and the Heavenly Pleasure.God’s servant (name) is calling to you, I ask you to convey to Our Lord my humble request: I ask this day for grace and good luck (date). In this I pray and bow low, at all the will of the Lord, and may His blessing be with me. Amen".
Prayer before repair is given below. It should be read by the whole family living in the house or room in which the repair will take place. So her strength will increase. In this case, you should light a candle in each corner, and after the end of the prayer, extinguish each, sprinkling a branch of a laurel soaked in sacred water.
Then the repair will be easy and without hesitation. Say the following text:
“In the name of the Father and the Son, St. Nicholas the Miracle Worker, Savior, Protector, we call you slaves (names). Send success and harmony in the affairs of our brothers, bless the house sanctified now, and cast out all unclean power from its bins. To cleanse repairs, for the glory of prosperity bless us, the wounded. Amen!".
Of course, it will not be superfluous after such a prayer to invite a clergyman to the house in order to sanctify him. In the event that everything that is possible in the house breaks and falls out of hands, it is vital to do this.
Matron of Moscow
The prayer of St. Matron is read on the icon with its image. It is advisable to have a lit candle nearby for better concentration. Read the text:
“Oh, Matronushka, Patroness, Healer and Savior, I appeal to you with love in my soul and faith in my heart. I ask for your help, so that my work may come together, so that the matter grows together, so that my heart calms down. I think of (briefly describe what the essence of your undertaking is). Everything that I do, I do for the glory of the Lord, and I ask nothing else but the grace of God. Help, holy Matronushka. Amen".
To the Lord and the Virgin
This version of the prayer to the Lord and the Virgin is suitable for couples who are trying to conceive a child. New life is a great Gift, and you should ask for it accordingly.
Basic rules for petition:
- Pray should be before the very act of love. It is advisable that both spouses participate in the prayer.
- They pray in clean clothes - a nightie, pajamas or naked.
- It is necessary to withstand fasting before turning to the Lord, and also during the day not to commit evil acts, to serve those who ask.
- On the chosen day, visit the church and stock up with sacred water, it should be washed after prayer.
An appeal is read on his knees near the matrimonial bed:
“In our incarnation, our Lord Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary are blessed. Hear at night the coming prayer of your servants for the highest gift of God: grant us a new life as sinners. To the glory of our Creator, we ask: endow the thirst with the fruit, let me raise a son or daughter by faith and good order. In that lower bow and believe, blessed be your blessings be sent to us. Amen".
Praying for a new beginning, pronounced with sincere faith, can help in any business: to guide you on the right path, clarify your thoughts and encourage good luck.
