Prayer to calm the soul and heart

In the modern world, the pace of life has increased so much compared to even everyday life 50 years ago that stress has become as integral a part of life as polluted air and plastic. Stress has a tremendous impact on our body and primarily on the nervous system. Therefore, methods that help calm the soul and heart, harmonize the psychological state, and bring thoughts and feelings into balance are always of great value.

An Orthodox person has a very powerful means of calming his nerves - prayers. After all, any prayer is a kind of meditation, turning to oneself, inward, distracting from the bustle of the world and talking with the Almighty. Every word, even a sound in prayer is not accidental and affects the soul, psyche and body of the believer in the most beneficial way. It is not without reason that this was proven even in experiments with water, the crystals of which became even and harmonious after reading prayers.

Universal Prayers

Always very effective prayers in any life situations - including for finding peace of mind and tranquility - are “Our Father”, “Psalm 90”, as well as “Prayer of the Optina Elders at the beginning of the day”.

Let's say a few words about the last prayer. We all know that how a day turns out depends largely on its beginning. “I got off on the wrong foot”—that’s exactly what the saying is about. Therefore, if a period of spiritual confusion and severe stress has come in your life, then every morning you can start with the prayer of the Optina elders. This way you can harmonize your state, stop being nervous and spend the next day easier.

The prayer of the Optina elders is compiled in modern Russian and is in many ways understandable to the person praying.

Prayer of the Optina elders at the beginning of the day

Lord, let me meet with peace of mind everything that the coming day will bring me. Let me completely surrender to Your holy will. For every hour of this day, instruct and support me in everything. Whatever news I receive during the day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and a firm conviction that everything is Your holy will.

In all my words and deeds, guide my thoughts and feelings. In all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything was sent down by You. Teach me to act directly and wisely with each member of my family, without confusing or upsetting anyone. Lord, give me strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events during the day.

Guide my will and teach me to pray, believe, hope, endure, forgive and love. Amen.

Special prayers to calm the soul and heart

Nevertheless, out of the entire abundance of Orthodox prayers, there are several that can and should be read specifically to calm the soul and nerves.

Prayer “Virgin Mother of God, rejoice”

First of all, this is the Orthodox prayer “To the Virgin Mary.” A unique feature of this ancient and very powerful prayer is that its text is almost entirely borrowed from the Bible - from the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke. You can read it several times a day, there are no restrictions; read as much as your heart desires.

For example, clergy read it 150 times. The impact of this sacred text is very powerful, bringing great spiritual benefits.

Virgin Mother of God, Rejoice, Blessed Mary, the Lord is with You, Blessed are You among women and blessed is the fruit of Your womb, for You have given birth to the Savior of our souls. Amen.

Prayer to Matrona of Moscow

To find peace of mind and peace of mind, you can turn to the saints through prayers. First of all, this applies to Matrona of Moscow. The miraculous power of this saint is recognized by the entire hierarchy of the Russian Orthodox Church, pilgrims come to her relics from different parts of the world, and miracles associated with her name still happen to this day.

The calming prayer to Matrona of Moscow sounds like this:

Blessed Elder, Matrona of Moscow. Protect me from nervous hostility, protect me from dire need. May my soul not hurt from thoughts, and may the Lord forgive all my sins. Help me calm my neurosis, let there be no crying of sorrowful tears. Amen.

Prayer to John the Baptist

Baptist of Christ, preacher of repentance, do not despise me who repents, but copulating with the heavenly ones, pray to the Lady for me, unworthy, sad, weak and sad, fallen into many troubles, burdened by the stormy thoughts of my mind. Because I am a den of evil deeds, with no end to sinful customs, my mind is nailed down by earthly things.

What will I do? We don't know. And to whom shall I resort, that my soul may be saved? Only to you, Saint John, give the same name of grace, for you are before the Lord through the Mother of God greater than all those born, for you have been honored to touch the top of the King Christ, who takes away the sins of the world, the Lamb of God.

Pray for my sinful soul, so that from now on, in the first ten hours, I will bear a good burden and accept recompense with the last. To her, the Baptist of Christ, an honest Forerunner, an extreme Prophet, the first martyr in grace, a teacher of fasters and hermits, a teacher of purity and a close friend of Christ!

I pray to you, I come running to you: do not reject me from your intercession, but raise me up, cast down by many sins. Renew my soul with repentance, as with the second baptism, since you are the ruler of both: with baptism wash away the original sin, and with repentance cleanse every bad deed. Cleanse me, defiled by sins, and force me to enter, even if nothing bad enters, into the Kingdom of Heaven. Amen.

Appeal to the guardian angel to calm the soul

You can turn for help in calming your nerves and heart to your guardian angel, assigned by the Lord to every Christian at baptism and called upon to protect a person from all bad weather and evil.

Angel of God, my holy guardian, given to me from God from heaven for my protection, I diligently pray to you: enlighten me today, and save me from all evil, guide me to good deeds and direct me on the path of salvation. Amen.

Appeal to the guardian angel to calm the soul

You can turn for help in calming your nerves and heart to your guardian angel, assigned by the Lord to every Christian at baptism and called upon to protect a person from all bad weather and evil.

Angel of God, my holy guardian, given to me from God from heaven for my protection, I diligently pray to you: enlighten me today, and save me from all evil, guide me to good deeds and direct me on the path of salvation. Amen.

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Benefits of Spiritual Exercises

According to Nicodemus the Holy Mountain, prayers are like arrows. Any, even the shortest appeal to God during the day will have its effect. It is not for nothing that the Apostle Paul taught Christians to pray constantly. Many people often want to be perfect in everything. This is a trap into which the devil lures you - if you can’t immediately become a great man of prayer, then you shouldn’t do it at all.

But by taking one small step every day, you can go all the way to heaven. Therefore, it is worth praying regularly.

Acquiring spiritual peace

Inner peace and tranquility is a gift from God that must be earned. Most often, this spiritual peace comes to a person as a result of very long efforts.

“Because the peace that Christ gives is the peace of the soul of a person with a clear conscience, with strong faith and trust in God. This world cannot be shaken by any external temptations, problems, or tragedies. Feeling is more natural and correct for a Christian. That which the Venerable Elder Paisius the Svyatogorets very accurately called a feeling of good concern. A person must constantly test himself with the Gospel and strive for unity with God. To do this, he must fight in the most merciless way with what his old man whispers and tells him. And if a person tries to live like this, he has the opportunity to enjoy the mysterious, incomprehensible, special feeling of being with God and in God” (Metropolitan Longin of Saratov and Volsk).

To calm the conscience and achieve peace in the soul of a Christian, the Holy Fathers advise resorting to the Sacraments of Confession and Communion as often as possible. As St. Ephraim the Syrian taught:

“The truly blessed thing is not to sin: and for those who sin, not to despair, but to cry about what they have sinned in, so that through tears they can again achieve bliss.”

How to Calm Your Soul with the Bible

Often nervous tension speaks not so much of troubles in life as it indicates spiritual problems. The root lies in distrust of God. For most, it is typical to perceive the Creator as a formidable judge who does nothing but count our mistakes. Of course, few people are able to live normally under such pressure.

Try to remember that the Lord is, first of all, our loving Father.

Regular reading of the Gospel stories will help you reconsider your point of view. Pay special attention to Jesus' behavior. After all, he showed pity for the real “scum” of society - lepers, prostitutes, thieves, bandits. He did not hesitate to sit at the same table with bribe takers.

Does this really indicate vindictiveness and a desire to punish? Of course not. The Lord strives to bring everyone back to Himself; He loves everyone. Otherwise, I would not have given up my only Son to die.

Read several chapters a day from the Bible. There are many specially designed plans: excerpts from different books are united by one theme (for example, joy, love, fear, anxiety). The plans are available for free download on the Internet; invite your friends to read. It is important to stop focusing on your bad feelings. Holy words will help you feel peace in your soul and not be nervous.

How to calm your heart?

Man has an extremely vain nature. If you think carefully and remember the last moments of unconditional happiness and peace, you will find that they happened quite a long time ago and generally happen infrequently. Even a vacation does not guarantee a good rest from work, much less free you from family problems. A person’s to-do list is endless, his brain is constantly busy with one or another problem, which ultimately leads to overwork, stress and depression.

A prayer to calm the soul will bring relief and give hope for the best

However, Christians must understand that everything worldly is vanity, because in some 10-15 years the children will grow up and live their own lives, a problematic project at work will end, the car will be repaired and life will be a little calmer. Health problems also help to realize the temporary and insignificant nature of all difficulties - a serious illness makes it clear that no problems at work or quarrels with a harmful neighbor can compare with heart problems and nothing compared to cancer or other diseases. Awareness of the vanity and temporary nature of worldly difficulties helps to treat them calmly, without taking them to heart.

Important! A person who cares about the state of his soul knows that as soon as his heart is seized by melancholy or despondency, stress begins - this is a signal of his departure from God. This condition is dangerous and can lead to serious problems.

How to calm a rebellious soul? There are some tips:

Confess - calm communication with a priest will help you rethink and understand why there is a lot of fuss in life and how to fix it.
Start fasting - for 3-4 days you should limit yourself to food and entertainment, pay attention to reading Scripture and the works of the church fathers. This will help you focus on the spiritual rather than the mental.
Taking communion - unity with the Church has a positive effect on the rebellious spirit and makes you think about the eternal.
Attend divine services more often - the calm atmosphere of the temple, hymns and sermons will help you turn to the Lord again and gain peace of mind.
Regularly pray for your spiritual and mental state, asking the Lord to calm your soul and heart.

Saints who help you calm down

Many righteous people have experienced difficult times in life. Some were born and lived in poverty, while others were arrested and tortured during their lifetime. But difficult circumstances did not at all prevent them from finding peace in their souls, nor turned them away from God.

Why did this happen?

Because the saints learned to hear the voice of the Lord within themselves, they were able to discern the Almighty behind temporary events and enter into communication with Him. They will also help ordinary Christians with this.

In a state of anxiety and irritation, one should pray to the righteous:

Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk;
Bishop Nicholas of Myra the Wonderworker;
Martyr Tryphon;
Righteous John of Kronstadt.
Prayer to the Great Martyr Barbara, so as not to be nervous

Holy glorious and all-praised Great Martyr Varvaro! Gathered today in your Divine temple, people who worship the race of your relics and kiss with love, your suffering as a martyr, and in them the Martyr Christ himself, who gave you not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, with pleasing praises, we pray to you,

the well-known desire of our intercessor: pray with us and for us, beseeching God from His compassion, that He may mercifully hear us asking for His goodness, and not leave us with all the necessary petitions for salvation and life, and grant a Christian death to our belly - painless, shameless , peace, partaking of the Divine Mysteries, and to everyone, in every place, in every sorrow and situation.

to those who demand His love for mankind and help, He will give His great mercy, so that by the grace of God and your warm intercession, always abiding health in soul and body, we glorify the wondrous God of Israel in His saints, who does not remove His help from us always, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. , amen.

Strong morning calming prayer

But there is also a prayer that has a calming effect if said early in the morning. This effect occurs due to the correct setting for the entire coming day. Words addressed to the mind calm the soul. The person stops worrying, he understands: this does not improve the situation. You must trust the Almighty and do what depends on you - no more and no less.

The text was compiled jointly by several elders who lived in Optina Hermitage. Therefore it is called the calming prayer of the Optina elders.

Lord, let me meet with peace of mind everything that the coming day will bring me. Lord, let me completely surrender to Your holy will. Lord, at every hour of this day, instruct and support me in everything. Lord, no matter what news I receive during this day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and with the firm conviction that everything is Your holy will. Lord, reveal to me Your holy will for me and those around me. Lord, guide my thoughts and feelings in all my words and thoughts. Lord, in all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything was sent down by You.
Lord, teach me to correctly, simply, rationally treat everyone at home and those around me, elders, equals and juniors, so that I do not upset anyone, but contribute to the good of everyone. Lord, give me strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events during the day. Lord, You yourself guide my will and teach me to pray, hope, believe, love, endure and forgive. Lord, do not leave me to the mercy of my enemies, but for the sake of Your holy name, lead and rule me. Lord, enlighten my mind and my heart to understand Your eternal and unchangeable laws that govern the world, so that I, Your sinful servant, can correctly serve You and my neighbors. Lord, I thank You for everything that will happen to me, for I firmly believe that all things work together for good to those who love You. Lord, bless all my exits and entries, deeds, words and thoughts, deign me to always joyfully glorify, sing and bless You, for You are blessed forever and ever. Amen

Wise words teach us not to lose our presence of mind in any situation. When a believer understands that everything comes from God, he stops being afraid. The world no longer seems dangerous and hostile. Sometimes it becomes difficult because there is no trust in others. A person tries to control every action of loved ones and colleagues. It's very tiring and frustrating. Isn't it better to be responsible only for your actions? After all, the Lord does not require more.

Prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for peace

O our good shepherd and God-wise mentor, Saint Nicholas of Christ! Hear us sinners, praying to you and calling for your speedy intercession for help; see us weak, caught from everywhere, deprived of every good and darkened in mind from cowardice; Try, O servant of God, not to leave us in the captivity of sin, so that we may not joyfully become our enemies and not die in our evil deeds.

Pray for us, unworthy, to our Creator and Master, to whom you stand with disembodied faces: make our God merciful to us in this life and in the future, so that He will not reward us according to our deeds and the impurity of our hearts, but according to His goodness He will reward us .

We trust in your intercession, we boast of your intercession, we call on your intercession for help, and falling to your most holy image, we ask for help: deliver us, saint of Christ, from the evils that come upon us, and tame the waves of passions and troubles that rise against us,

May the attack not overtake us for the sake of your holy prayers and let us not wallow in the abyss of sin and in the mud of our passions. Pray to Saint Nicholas of Christ, Christ our God, that he may grant us a peaceful life and remission of sins, salvation and great mercy for our souls, now and ever and unto ages of ages.

The meaning of the prayer word

Stress is a companion of modern times. People are constantly in a hurry and worry about everything:

for my husband;
for children;
for a failed report at work;
for the health of loved ones;
for the financial well-being of the family.

The list of experiences can be continued endlessly.

In such periods of life, prayer is necessary to calm the soul.

Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos will help you get out of a state of hopelessness and despair. The Bible says that the Archangel Gabriel brought her good news. Since that time, Orthodox Christians have used these words as prayers.

After reading the prayer, a person gives up negative thinking, joy and positivity come to his heart. In this state, he is able to find a way out of difficult situations. Prayer calms. The nervous state goes away, the person sleeps well at night. I read this prayer up to 10 times, and sometimes more. But it's not a matter of quantity. The main thing is to read with a sincere heart, thinking about every word.

Any prayer gives peace to the soul. The Lord's Prayer is universal for all occasions. It contains many spiritual truths. God reveals his word to all who truly desire it. The more a person reads the Bible, the wiser he becomes, and with it comes peace. It is important to read the Holy Scriptures, turning to the Lord so that he reveals all its wisdom. The revelation of God's word enlightens. He who asks for wisdom receives, since the Almighty gives it to all who ask.

When a person reads the Holy Scripture, anxiety goes away, hope settles in the heart, because God has prepared a bright future for everyone.

They also turn to the Blessed Matrona of Moscow, Nicholas the Wonderworker, and John the Baptist.

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Saint Tikhon of Voronezh, Zadonsk Wonderworker

O all-praised saint and saint of Christ, our Father Tikhon! Having lived like an angel on earth, you, like a good angel, appeared in your wondrous glorification. We believe with all our souls and thoughts that you, our merciful helper and prayer book, with your honest intercessions and grace, abundantly bestowed on you from the Lord, are constantly contributing to our salvation.

Accept therefore, blessed servant of Christ, even at this hour our unworthy prayer: free us through your intercession from the vanity and superstition that surrounds us, the unbelief and evil of man. Strive, quick intercessor for us, to beseech the Lord through your favorable intercession, that He may add His great and rich mercy to us sinners and unworthy His servants,

may He heal with His grace the incurable ulcers and scabs of our corrupted souls and bodies, may He dissolve our petrified hearts with tears of tenderness and contrition for our many sins, and may He deliver us from eternal torment and the fire of Gehenna: may He grant peace to all His faithful people in the present world and silence

health and salvation and good haste in everything, and so, having lived a quiet and silent life in all piety and purity, vouchsafe me with the angels and with all the saints to glorify and sing the All-Holy Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

When and to which saints to contact

Dejection in the Orthodox tradition refers to mortal sin. The soul, unlike sadness and grief, can remain in this state for a long time.

It is characterized by the following symptoms:

loss of interest in life;
thoughts of suicide;
decreased intellectual abilities;
inability to exert volition;
lack of emotions;
retardation in movements.

The cause of mental suffering can be caused by external factors. A person may be concerned about the health of close relatives, sudden and prolonged separation from a loved one. Longing for a deceased loved one can turn into a depressive state when no consolation works.

In such cases, the Orthodox Church considers it necessary to contact a psychotherapist. Dejection caused by laziness is considered a grave sin. Inactivity leads to unbelief, loss of hope in God's mercy. A person becomes indifferent to others and loses the ability to pray. The demon of despondency is one of the most powerful, since it separates a person from the Lord, suggesting the impossibility of repentance. The main remedy for overcoming a sad state is prayer.

An Orthodox believer needs to find the strength within himself to turn to God, the Most Holy Theotokos, or the holy saints. The Mother of God is an intercessor and prayer book before the Son for sinful people.

During their lifetime, holy people led a righteous lifestyle, for which they are in the Kingdom of Heaven. They pray for those who turn to them for help.

To get rid of a sad state, they offer a prayer:

John of Kronstadt;
Great Martyr Barbara;
Nikolai Ugodnik;
Saint Tikhon;
St. Ephraim;
Martyr Tryphon;
Matrona of Moscow;
Ephraim the Syrian.

The saints have earned the right to be near the Throne of the Most High in different ways. The martyrs experienced severe physical suffering, but died a natural death. The great martyrs were executed by their persecutors. Righteous people who have withdrawn from the world and devoted their lives to prayer and fasting are called venerables.

In moments of despondency, do not forget about your guardian angel, an invisible protector throughout life and after death. To whom exactly to offer prayer depends on the everyday situation. For example, in case of physical illness they often turn to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Matrona of Moscow is more supportive of women's sorrows.

Prayer to the Martyr Tryphon for nerves

O holy martyr of Christ Tryphon, quick helper and quick to obey the intercessor to all who come running to you and pray before your holy image!

Hear now and at every hour the prayer of us, your unworthy servants, who honor your holy memory in this all-honorable temple, and intercede for us before the Lord in every place.

You, the saint of Christ, shining in great miracles, exuding healing to those who flow to you with faith and intercede for those in sorrow, you yourself promised before your departure from this corruptible life to pray for us to the Lord and you asked Him for this gift: if anyone in any need, sadness and illness of soul or body, if he begins to call on your holy name, may he be delivered from every excuse of evil.

And just like you sometimes the daughter of the princess, in the city of Rome, tormented by the devil, you healed her, her and us from his fierce machinations, save us all the days of our lives, and especially on the day of our last breath, intercede for us. Then be our helper and quick drive away of evil spirits, and our leader to the Kingdom of Heaven. And where you now stand in the presence of the saints at the Throne of God, pray to the Lord, that we may also be worthy to be partakers of everlasting joy and joy, and that with you we may collectively glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Comforter of the Spirit forever. Amen.

Orthodox prayer for fear and anxiety in children

Young children are vulnerable and are often afraid of strangers, the dark, fictional characters, and dreams. So that the child does not develop phobias, the soul calms down from anxiety, parents turn to the Almighty for help. If there is severe fear or anxiety, you need to take the child in your arms and read the strongest prayer for fear, “Living Help” or “Our Father.” Older children are afraid of bullies in the yard, exams, illnesses, and the loss of parents. A grown-up child needs to have the text of the prayer request explained to him, taught to talk to God, to pray on his own when his soul is restless, when he is overcome by sadness and bad thoughts. Prayer against fear and anxiety in children will calm the soul, become the key to a happy life without damaged nerves, and protect against suicidal thoughts.

If your baby has trouble falling asleep or shudders in his sleep in the evenings before bed at the baby’s crib, you can say a prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos of Kazan. On the wall or headboard you need to place an icon of the Mother of God, the patron saint of children, Nicholas the Wonderworker, Jesus Christ or the Guardian Angel (the church will tell you how to choose).

“O Most Holy Lady Virgin Theotokos, save and preserve under Your shelter my children (names), all youths, young women and infants, baptized and nameless and carried in their mother’s womb. Cover them with the robe of Your motherhood, keep them in the fear of God and in obedience to their parents, pray to my Lord and Your Son to grant them what is useful for their salvation. I entrust them to Your maternal gaze, for You are the Divine Protection of Your servants. Mother of God, introduce me to the image of Your heavenly motherhood. Heal the mental and physical wounds of my children (names) caused by my sins. I entrust my child entirely to my Lord Jesus Christ and Your, Most Pure, heavenly protection. Amen".

The Orthodox prayer to the Guardian Angel will calm the soul from anxiety and protect from danger. You can turn to the heavenly protector every time your soul is uneasy or real danger is approaching. Turning to the Guardian Angel in the morning will get rid of bad thoughts during the day and destroy negative influences. Evening prayer grants protection from night fears and anxieties. From an early age, children should be taught to thank the heavenly protector for the past day and pray to him. The simple text of the prayer is quickly remembered by the child; he knows that the Guardian Angel is watching over his welfare.

“My angel, my guardian. In difficult times, in difficult times. Rise up to my defense, protect the servant of God (name) from the unbearable fear of me. Remove all worries and fears from me, give me strength from within. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen".

If you are very worried, when you panic and forget your prayers out of fear and anxiety, you can turn to the heavenly protectors in your own words. An appeal that comes in faith will be heard.

Prayer to Saint John of Kronstadt

The Lord is the destruction of my despondency and the revival of my boldness. Everything is Lord for me. Oh, truly this Lord, glory to You! Glory to Thee, Father's Life, Son's Life, Soul's Life, Holy One - Simple Being - God, who always delivers us from spiritual death, caused by passions to our soul.

Glory to Thee, Trinitarian Master, for from one invocation of Thy name you enlighten the dark face of our soul and body and bestow Your peace, which surpasses all earthly and sensual good and all understanding.

Prayer to the Lord for the granting of patience

Praise be to You, Father of mercies and God of all consolation, that You never leave Your sufferers without visitation and consolation. To punish - You punish them, but You do not put them to death; although You are often the hidden God for them, You are the Savior of them all. Seal this consolation, O Lord, in my heart and make it true to me when disaster is near and there is no helper. Be my light when I sit in darkness; make sure that the knowledge of my sins and what they deserve produces in me true humility and patience.
Strengthen the faith in me, as in Jacob, when trouble comes, so that I will fight and not let go of You until You bless me. Make sure that I do not run away from You in suffering, O my Shepherd, but that my cheerfulness increases and I become more zealous for Your prayer and praise. Open my mind, so that I understand the Scripture, learn from it Your ways, and in true silence of heart I completely and completely surrender to You, through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord! Amen.

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Prayer to St. Athanasius of Athos for peace of mind

Reverend Father Athanasius, a great servant of Christ and a great Athonite miracle worker, during the days of your earthly life you taught many on the right path and guided you wisely into the kingdom of Heaven, comforting the sorrowful, giving a helping hand to those who give you a helping hand, and a kind, merciful and compassionate former father! Even now, abiding in heavenly lordship, you most especially multiply your love for us who are weak, in the midst of life’s difference to those in need,

tempted by the spirit of malice and passions that war against the spirit. For this reason, we humbly pray to you, holy father: according to the grace given to you from God, help us to do the will of the Lord in simplicity of heart and humility: to overcome the temptations of the enemy and the fierce sea of passions, so that we will calmly pass through the abyss of life and through your intercession to the Lord we will be worthy of achieving the Kingdom promised to us Heavenly, glorifying the Beginningless Trinity, Father and Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Questions for the priest

My husband is an atheist.
He's been having a bad time at work lately. The management was constantly dissatisfied with something and the team became angry. Although he works conscientiously, and there is no reason for that. But stress accumulates, and illnesses appear against its background. He flatly refuses to read prayers or go to church. Help, how to fix this? If your husband does not want to pray, you can ask the saints for mercy on his behalf. The main thing is that you open your heart and be honest with your desires. Then your prayer will be heard, and positive changes will begin to occur in your life. The main thing is not to rush things and arrange everything so that they take their course. Sooner or later your request will be fulfilled. Peace to you and your husband!

How to regain the will to live? This stress is eating away at all my nerves. The other day I quarreled with my relatives and work colleagues. I understand that I am guilty, but sometimes anger just begs to be released, and I don’t know what to do. Please advise a way out of this situation!

You cannot offend your loved ones. You definitely need to ask them for forgiveness. And pure and sincere Orthodox prayer can help with accumulated negativity. Imagine a bright and serene Heavenly Kingdom and the Lord in front of you. Believe me, visualization will help you get rid of anger and dissatisfaction. The main thing is to choose for yourself the appropriate channel of communication with the Almighty and then life will improve.

Before the icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow”

Hope of the unreliable, strength of the helpless, refuge of the overwhelmed, protection of the attacked, intercession of the offended, bread-loving, delight of the hungry, nectar of heavenly rest for those thirsty, Mother of the Most Blessed God, Most Blessed and Immaculate Virgin!

I alone resort to You, to Your protection I wholeheartedly bow my knees, Lady. Do not despise crying and tears, the joy of those who cry! Even if my unworthiness and the damnation of my sins terrify me, but this whole-bearing image assures me, on it Your grace and power, like an inexhaustible sea, I see: the blind who have received their sight, the galloping lame, wandering as if under the canopy of Your charity, those who have been laid to rest, and those who have abounded at all times. ; Looking at these images of pardon, he came running, blind with his spiritual eyes and lame with his spiritual feelings.

Oh, Unstoppable Light! Enlighten and correct me, weigh all my sorrow, weigh all misfortune, do not despise my prayer, O Helpful One! Do not disdain me, a sinner, do not despise me, a foul one; We know that you can do everything, the greatest will, oh my good hope, my hope comes from my mother’s breast. I am committed to You from the womb of my Mother, I am left to You, do not leave me, do not depart from me, now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Serenity Prayer

Is there a special prayer for peace of mind? As the Holy Fathers say, any real prayer is a source of peace of mind.

In the modern complete Orthodox prayer book you can find the prayer of the Optina elders. This prayer is addressed to God. In it, the believer asks for strength to calmly, with full trust in God’s Providence, endure all the hardships of the coming day. Therefore, it is recommended to read it in the morning, before starting the day. The prayer was compiled by the elders of the Optina Monastery (Kaluga region).

According to legend, the original author is considered to be the Monk Ambrose (1812-1891). Other Optina elders who lived after him added one line at a time. This is how the modern form of this prayer appeared. The content of the prayer is very similar to the prayer from the evening prayer rule, “petitions for every hour” of St. John Chrysostom (347-407), which is also called upon to bring the human soul to a calm state. After all, peace is achieved by confidence, in this case, that nothing will happen without God’s will.

What to do if you are anxious at heart

Daily communication with your Guardian Angel will help - the text can be found in any prayer book. Ask for help from your fellow believers, your parish priest. Let them pray with you, ask Christ to ease the state of their souls, to give them joy in life.

It is also recommended to order church services:

prayer for health;
magpie;
Psalter.

What else can you do? When something is constantly bothering you, it is useful to be distracted by creative activity. After all, for example, in large families, rarely does anyone suffer from depression - the elders take care of the younger ones, they simply have no time to indulge in sad thoughts. But people can be lonely. Then a good solution is volunteering, helping the elderly or orphans.

Seeing how bad it is for others, a person quickly forgets his far-fetched fears.

What texts are effective for calming?

Despondency most often overcomes those who are far from church life. Such people should start with the simplest spiritual exercises, which even a child can do. There are many small texts. Despite their brevity, they have a powerful effect on calming the nerves. You may have even heard them many times, but never thought about how much benefit they can bring:

They will help you get out of a conflict situation.
They will make the emotional background calm.
They will relieve tension and calm the nervous system.

Reading rules

It is best to start reading prayer in the morning, before going to work. The main thing is to thank Heaven after completing the prayer. The most important thing is that your prayer must come from a pure heart and sincerely.

Find a secluded place so that your prayer can be expressed in complete silence, without distractions from extraneous things or sounds.
Try to say your prayers out loud; if this is not possible, you can say them silently.
If possible, prayers should be read with a lit church candle. During this period, turn off all electronics.
Upon completion, cross yourself and extinguish the candle fire.

If you know other prayers to calm the soul and heart, share them in the comments.

How to ask for help in dealing with depression

To overcome a depressive state, it is necessary to restore peace of mind. To do this, you need to give your thoughts a positive attitude. The atmosphere in the church and the prayer services help to switch consciousness and set one up for prayer.

At home, before prayer, you need to light a blessed candle and focus your gaze on the flame in order to stop thinking about sad things. Before reading the prayer of supplication, you must repent of your sins. To overcome despondency, the prayer is read for 5-7 days, accompanying the service with fasting.