People rarely turn to God during the prosperous periods of their lives. They recall him more often when trouble comes. It is precisely at such moments that the question arises of how to make the request for help be heard. Apparently, for special occasions you need some kind of unusual, strong prayer. And not just universal, but in each specific situation, its own, special.
All prayers fall into three categories. The first of these is praise. When someone says “glory to God,” he utters a simple formula that praises the Lord. Unfortunately, this expression has become commonplace and is often used without a proper understanding of its essence.
The second type of prayer is thanksgiving. “Thank you, Lord!” - three words that embody the essence of the feelings of a person who has felt the presence of a higher power that has saved from trouble.
And finally, prayer of prayer. People turn to guardian angels, the Virgin, saints or Christ with their demands. Sometimes it is about health, sometimes about well-being or material wealth, because we live on the earth, and our needs are quite specific.
It is believed that for each case there is some kind of strong prayer, by uttering which, you can achieve a greater effect than appealing to heaven in ordinary words. As a prayed icon that has become miraculous helps more often than a regular one, so the verified canonical text will be heard first.
In any church shop, prayer books are sold. Having bought this brochure, you can go to the priest after the service and ask him which prayer is the strongest. He will probably take an interest in what misfortune befell a good parishioner, and, undoubtedly, will indicate which page is the text suitable for the occasion, the reading of which will help to gain grace. But the priest's instructions will not stop there. Like a physician who does not treat illnesses, but the patient, a true spiritual shepherd will indicate how to live in Christ in order to win the love of the Lord. After all, the most powerful prayer in the mouth of a fierce, evil, and unkind person will become an empty concussion.
God in all his boundless mercy often helps people unchurched, but leading a righteous life, and turning to him with a brief request for salvation (sometimes there is no time for verbose speeches). It happens that seconds are separated from imminent death, for which it is only possible to say in time: “God save!” - there is no one else to trust. Those who have received happy deliverance never again doubt His existence, even if all previous years have lived as convinced atheists.
Why did the prayers arise that are used in specific cases, if the main criterion for gaining grace is the sincerity of faith?
The long history of Christianity brought to us the names of saints who shone in different fields. Based on the characteristics of their biographies described in "Lives", we can conclude that they are especially protected by people of different professions. For the same reasons, various worldly problems are distributed among the prophets, saints, and martyrs. So, it is believed that the most powerful prayers for health should be addressed to St. Panteleimon, and if they are unsuccessful, or a dangerous trip is ahead, then it is better to turn to St. Nicholas.
Canonical rules in church life are very important. The order of the Orthodox worship has a sacred meaning, each elementary or troparia takes its place in it, verified by theosophical science. However, no matter how great the significance of the ritual, sincere faith still occupies the main place.
The most powerful prayer is that which comes from the heart. Peace to all!