Unfortunately, we only come to God when we are in trouble or in trouble. After all, when a person is happy, he does not even think about going to the temple and praying. The worst thing is when trouble comes to the house. Especially if it is related to the he alth of the child. And this is where we begin to pray fervently. What does it mean to pray? Prayer is communication with God. It is in it that we tell our Creator about problems, ask for help, cry and try to come to terms. After all, humility is the way to the Lord. Through prayer, we comprehend the Grace that is given to us from above, we receive an answer and comfort.
Why do we need to pray?
It is customary to assume that each Saint is prayed for a specific problem. For example, St. Sergius of Radonezh is asked for successful studies, St. Xenia the Blessed for a happy marriage, and St. Spyridon of Trimifuntsky for the gift of a good job. But in fact, you can pray to any saint about your problems and needs. The most important thing is how we do it and why.
Matrona of Moscow
In Moscow, in the Intercession Monastery, the relics of St. Matrona of Moscow are buried. One of the most revered saints was deprived of sight since childhood, and after her legs were still taken away. She herself considered this as a test given to her by God. Already at the age of seven, the girl predicted the future and could heal people. Many difficulties fell on the lot of Matronushka, but this only helped her to strengthen her faith and trust in the Lord. But the miracles did not end even after her death. People from different parts of the country come to the relics of the saint to ask for help, say a prayer for he alth and thank for the miracle. Already leaving the subway, you can meet many grandmothers selling flowers. They go to Matronushka as if they were alive, that's why they buy an odd number of flowers. The most correct thing in praying to the Matrona of Moscow for he alth is sincerity and humility.
"I will see you and hear you and help you," promised Matrona.
Prayer to the Matrona of Moscow for he alth
O blessed mother Matrono, now hear and accept us, sinners, praying to you, having learned to accept and listen to all the suffering and grieving in all your life, with faith and hope for your intercession and the help of those who come running, quick help and miraculous healing giving to everyone; may your mercy not fail now to us, the unworthy, restless in this world of many vain and nowhere else finding consolation and compassion in spiritual sorrows and help in bodily illnesses: heal our illnesses, deliver us from temptations and tormenthelp the devil, passionately fighting, to carry your worldly Cross, endure all the hardships of life and not lose the image of God in it, keep the Orthodox faith until the end of our days, have strong hope and hope in God and have unfeigned love for others; help us, after departing from this life, reach the Kingdom of Heaven with all those who please God, glorifying the mercy and goodness of the Heavenly Father, in the Trinity of glory, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
St. Sergius of Radonezh enjoys no less respect among Orthodox believers. From a young age, the boy understood the Holy Scripture well. As he grew older, the monk prayed more and more fervently. After several years of wandering, he founded a monastery (now the Trinity-Sergius Lavra) and, together with the brethren, began to live there. The famous Prince Dmitry Donskoy came to Sergius of Radonezh for a blessing before the Battle of Kulikovo. Now the city of Sergiev Posad, where the relics of the saint lie, is included in the Golden Ring of Russia. Every day a lot of people gather in the Lavra. They come from distant cities to venerate the relics of St. Sergius, to receive healing or good advice. Many say that if you say a prayer for he alth on the territory of the monastery, then help comes unexpectedly and quickly.
Prayer of St. Sergius of Radonezh
O reverend and God-bearing Father Sergius! Look at us (the name of the rivers) mercifully and, to the land of the adherents, raise us to the heights of Heaven. Strengthen our cowardice and confirm us in the faith, and we certainly hope to receive all that is good from the mercy of the Lord God through your prayers. By your intercession, ask for every gift to everyone and anyone who is beneficial, and all of us, with your prayers, which hastened your prayers, on the day of the Last Judgment, part of the shuiya will be delivered, the right countries of the community of being and the blessed voice of the Lord Christ to hear: come, bless my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Amen.
The most revered and miraculous saint in our country is Nicholas the Wonderworker. They pray to him for he alth, and a happy marriage, and the obedience of children. The life of Saint Nicholas was long and eventful. He managed to help many people, saved someone, protected someone. One of the most famous stories of his life is the rescue of sailors, it was after this that he became the patron saint of travelers. As a bishop, he zealously and zealously defended faith in the Lord and rebelled against heresy. There is a well-known case in the life of the Saint, when he learned that one man could not collect the dowry for his three daughters. And they would have to engage in fornication. Upon learning of this, Nikolai Ugodnik threw bundles of gold into their house for several nights. As a result, each of the daughters successfully married. That is why in Christianity there was a tradition for Christmas to hang stockings over the fireplace. So that at night Santa Claus (Saint Nicholas) brings them long-awaited gifts. Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker he alth is very effective. He is like a kind grandfather who will always help. Not without reason in the spring of 2017, when the relics of St. Nicholas were brought to Russia, a huge queue lined up for them. Everyone wanted to venerate the wonderful and goodsaint.
Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for he alth
Oh, all-holy Nicholas, pleasing to the Lord, our warm intercessor, and everywhere in sorrow a quick helper! Help me a sinner and despondent in this present life, beg the Lord God to grant me the remission of all my sins, having sinned from my youth, in all my life, deed, word, thought and all my feelings; and at the end of my soul, help me the accursed, implore the Lord God, all creatures of the Sodetel, to deliver me air ordeals and eternal torment: may I always glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and your merciful intercession, now and ever and forever and ever. Amen.
When a child gets sick or goes missing, we most often turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary for help. She experienced all the pain and suffering for her child when Jesus Christ was tortured. The Queen of Heaven saw the death of her son and rejoiced at his resurrection. Prayer to the Mother of God for he alth is the strongest of all prayers. They say that only the mother's word is of great importance before the Lord. Therefore, those children whose mothers pray for them constantly, as if miraculously avoid the vicissitudes of fate. Most often, people come to the Blessed Virgin Mary to ask to guide teenagers who have gone astray on the path of admonition. And sometimes incredible miracles happen. Seriously ill children become completely he althy through the prayers of their mothers to the Virgin. Sometimes it seems incredible! Keep in mind that the prayer for the he alth of the child is the purest and most sincere, especially if it sounds frommother's mouth. Below you can find the text of the prayer.
Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary
O Most Holy Lady Virgin Mother of God, save and save under Your shelter my children (names), all youths, maidens and babies, baptized and nameless and carried in the womb. Cover them with the robe of Your motherhood, keep them in the fear of God and in obedience to your parents, implore my Lord and Your Son, may He grant them useful things for their salvation. I entrust them to Your Motherly care, as You are the Divine Protection of Your servants. Mother of God, introduce me into the image of Your heavenly motherhood. Heal the spiritual and bodily wounds of my children (names), inflicted by my sins. I entrust my child entirely to my Lord Jesus Christ and Yours, Most Pure, heavenly patronage. Amen.
Today, faith is an integral part of a person's spiritual life. Unfortunately, most people do not understand how important it is to be spiritually pure and righteous. And we come to God only in extreme and hopeless situations. Yes, and there are. Who attends church just to stand out from the crowd. True faith is humility with situations, patience and diligence in prayer, and gratitude to the Lord for everything. Faith is the purity of the soul and thoughts, and not a tribute to fashion, as many believe.
Miracles in our lives
Believing people often share life stories with each other. Even if doctors make terrible diagnoses for children, through the prayers of believing parents, God works miracles. And sometimes it happens that after a miracle of healing, doctors cannot explainwhat happened.
In crisis situations, when it comes to the he alth of loved ones, the Orthodox read an akathist to St. Nicholas and a prayer for he alth. Saint Nicholas comes to the rescue and heals.
Conclusion
There are many options for prayers for the he alth of loved ones. But the most important thing here is still not the words, but where this prayer comes from. A sincere and pure request is much more important to God than just a bunch of words read just like that. And remember that always, no matter what happens, you need to thank God. For everything we have and what we have avoided. Maternal prayer is the most powerful weapon from the devil, enemies and troubles for her child. It is the word of the mother that is of great importance in the spiritual life of the child. Therefore, you should never curse your baby, say that he is a loser, or just talk badly about him. Only a sincere desire for happiness to your child makes his life wonderful. And in difficult situations, you need to ask for help from all the saints, they will help to heal, direct on the true path and take care of your child.
"Not a single child was lost, whom the mother crossed in the back," said Father Vasily Ermakov.
Praying should be for each of us. Unfortunately, most people turn to God only at the moment when they are overtaken by trouble. And many even give up praying and lose their faith in the difficult hours of their lives. But if you think about it, then why do people expect a favorable attitude towards themselves at such moments, because if in peacetime they don’t even remember God?Indeed, much depends on ourselves, our thoughts and actions. Let's be indulgent to each other, honor the Almighty and say a prayer for the he alth of the child, parents and people close to us.
