It is quite difficult for a person who has grown up in a non-religious family to start a prayer. In the Catholic tradition, there are even special prayer workshops for beginners. But in Orthodoxy, you can find recommendations on how to proceed with this unusual matter. In any case, the most important thing is to join God.
You will need
- - a prayer book,
- - quiet secluded place.
Instruction manual
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In the orthodox tradition, it is believed that it is very important to use a prayer book. If you have never prayed, it is recommended that you start by purchasing this book. A prayer book is a collection of basic prayers written at different times, ranging from the oldest, in which the words of the Lord Jesus Christ are used, to medieval ones created by great prayer books. It is believed that their prayers contain great power, and if you pronounce them with cordial zeal, you will certainly feel inspired. But if you say the prayers that you compose yourself, their effect may be much less, you will not experience the necessary spiritual uplift and mood. Nevertheless, for modern people, a sincere conversation with God may well be simpler than reading a prayer book.
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To start practicing prayer, set aside a special time on your schedule for the day. Prayer is a meeting with God. After all, do you make appointments with other people and colleagues? In the same way, care must be taken to meet God in time. Make this meeting a priority. To do this, pre-select the time for which nothing more is planned.
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Just start praying. You should not wait for the right mood or the best time of day. Sometimes appetite is known to come with eating. As soon as you start, the right mood will appear by itself. When you start practicing prayer, you will notice that sometimes there are some external forces that interfere with you, trying to tear you away from this activity. Sometimes you will think that you are too tired to pray, that you are emotionally squeezed. Realize in advance that these are traps. Prayer promises such an emotional upsurge that after it you will feel rested. She does not take away strength, like many everyday affairs, but gives them.
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Do not immediately strive for great results. To start praying from the heart, you need to feel God, get to know him better. Take your time, start small. At first, the process will seem strange and unfamiliar, but one should not be afraid of it.
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Ask God to show his will and be specific in your prayers. The fact is that God cannot help you or interfere in your life, bringing a positive influence into it, until you ask for it in a more or less explicit form. Otherwise, it would mean control and destroy your freedom.
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Try to reflect on how God feels about your specific actions. Sometimes the result is remorse. It is not necessary for you to feel guilty and feel like a sinner. It is necessary to ask God for forgiveness, to feel it, then after prayer you will feel inner joy. Prayer should make you happier.
Useful advice
Do not hesitate. You read some tips on how to start a prayer and introduce this practice into your life. Try to get down to business right now!
