How to ask for help from God?
Who with constancy and reverence engages in prayer (oral), pronouncing her words aloud or in a whisper, looking as needed, and enclosing the mind in words; who, while performing a prayerful feat, constantly rejects all thoughts and dreams, not only sinful and vain, but apparently good, to that, the merciful Lord will at one time give intelligent, heartfelt and sincere prayer.
holy Ignatius Brianchaninov
Instruction manual
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The simplest form of conversation with God is home prayer. It is advisable to pray in front of the icons, with a lit candle. In Orthodoxy, it is customary to pray while standing, only sick and old people are allowed to pray while sitting. Any prayer begins with a sign of the cross that rests on the forehead, stomach, right and left shoulder. Understanding our sinfulness, we accompany the prayer with bows, which symbolizes our reverence for God. By praying, a person can ask God for help in any life situations and problems. In prayer it is not true to seek the blessings of the earth, but it is right to ask for the blessings of heaven.
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Angels are divine creatures connecting the earthly and heavenly worlds. Asking angels for help is very simple. State your intention or desire and say it out loud or to yourself. A person can call for the help of angels in any situation. To do this, it is not necessary to be "holy" or deeply believing, rest assured, the angels will definitely hear you and come to the rescue. It is best to regularly contact the angels, and not just in times of crisis, and then you will feel how many problems and tribulations pass you by.
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The central place in the life of a Christian is occupied by prayer in the Temple. Before the start of the service, a note should be submitted to commemorate the departed and buy candles. When we come to put a candle, we need to cross ourselves, turning to the Lord or saint. For example, "Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me a sinner" or "Hierarch Father Nicholas, pray to God for us." By setting candles, we join in the general worship. Participation in worship should be meaningful, it is necessary to understand to whom we pray, what we glorify and what we ask the Lord and his saints for. In order not to get tired during the service, one must bow down and sing along to the church choir.
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In special cases, believing Christians make a vow (promise) to God. Most often, a vow is given in difficult life situations when God's special help is required. Vows can also be made without a material reason, for love of God or a feeling of gratitude. Vows are of a different nature, pilgrimage to holy places, decorating the Temple, helping the sick and needy, taking care of the homeless, etc. A vow should be given with the blessing of the spiritual father. It should be remembered that you make a promise to God himself. For this reason, when choosing a vow, it is very important to correctly calculate your strengths and capabilities in order to be able to fulfill it.
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