Unfortunately, we come to God only when we have had trouble or 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 disaster strikes the house. Especially if it is associated with the health of the child. And here we begin to pray earnestly. 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 reconcile. Indeed, 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 reassurance.
Why do we need a prayer?
It is customary to believe that every Saint is prayed for a certain problem. For example, St. Sergius of Radonezh is asked for successful studies, St. Xenia the Blessed is for a happy marriage, and St. Spyridon of Trimifuntsky is given the gift of good work. But in fact, any saint can pray for his problems and needs. The most important thing is how we do it and why.
Matrona Moscow
In Moscow, in the Pokrovsky monastery, the relics of St. Matrona of Moscow rest. One of the most revered saints was deprived of sight since childhood, and after her legs were still taken away. She herself regarded 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 Matronushka’s lot, but this only helped her to strengthen in her faith and trust in the Lord. But miracles did not end after her death. People from all over the country come to the relics of the saint to ask for help, say a prayer for health and thank for the miracle. Already leaving the subway, you can meet many grandmothers who sell flowers. They go to Matronushka as if they were alive, therefore they buy an odd amount of flowers. The most correct thing in the Matrona of Moscow prayer for health is sincerity and humility.
“I will see you, and hear, and help you,” Matrona promised.
Prayer Matrone of Moscow for health
O blessed mother Matrono, now hear and receive us sinners, praying to you, skilled in receiving and listening to all those who are suffering and grieving in all your life, with faith and hope for your intercession and help of those who come, quick help and miraculous healing are all giving; may your mercy not fade even now to us, unworthy, troubled in this much troubled world, and nowhere finding comfort and compassion in our sorrow of souls and help in bodily illnesses: heal our disease, save us from the temptations and torment of the devil, we’re passionately fighting, help me bring it The cross, to demolish all the hardships of life and not lose the image of God in it, preserve the Orthodox faith until the end of our days, hope and hope in God that you have strong and unfeigned love for your neighbors; help us, upon departing from this life, achieve the Kingdom of Heaven with all those who please God, glorifying the mercy and goodness of the Father in Heaven, in the Trinity of Slavimago, the Father and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
The venerable Sergius of Radonezh enjoys no less respect among Orthodox believers. From a young age, the boy understood Holy Scripture well. Getting older, the reverend prayed more and more earnestly. After several years of wandering, he founded a monastery (now the Trinity-Sergius Lavra) and began to live there with his brethren. 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. Many people gather in the laurel every day. 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 health on the territory of the monastery, then help comes unexpectedly and quickly.
Prayer Sergius of Radonezh
About the Monk and God-bearing Our Father Sergius! Look at us (the name of the rivers) graciously and, to the land of the adherents, elevate you to the heights of Heaven. Strengthen our cowardice and establish us in the faith, but surely we hope to receive all the good from the mercy of the Lord God through your prayers. Ask by your intercession every gift to everyone, and it is prosperous for all, and all of you who come with your prayers, bless us on the day of the Last Judgment, get rid of your part, the gums of the country, community of life and the blessed voice of the Lord of Christ to hear: come, blessings of My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the world . Amen.
The most revered and miraculous saint in our country is Nicholas the Wonderworker. He is prayed for both health, and a happy marriage, and the obedience of children. The life of St. 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 salvation 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 known case in the life of the Prelate, when he learned that one man cannot collect the dowry of his three daughters. And they would have to engage in adultery. Upon learning of this, Nikolai Ugodnik for several nights tossed gold nodules into their house. As a result, each of the daughters successfully married. That is why in Christianity there was a tradition at Christmas to hang stockings over the fireplace. That night Santa Claus (St. Nicholas) brought them the long-awaited gifts. The prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker is very effective. He is like a good grandfather who will always help. No wonder 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 kiss the wonderful and good saint.
Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for health
O, all-holy Nicholas, the servant of the most excellent Lord, our warm intercessor, and everywhere in sorrow a quick helper! Help me sinful and despondent in this life, beg the Lord God to grant me the forgiveness of all my sins, which have sinned from my youth, in all my life, deed, word, thought and all my feelings; and at the end of my soul, help the damned, implored the Lord God, all the creatures of the Sodetel, to rid me of air ordeals and eternal torment: yes, I always glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and your gracious intercession, now and ever and ever. Amen.
When a child is sick or disappears, we most often seek help from the Blessed Virgin Mary. 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. The Virgin’s prayer for health is the strongest of all prayers. It is said that only the mother word has great meaning before the Lord. Therefore, those children whose mothers pray for them constantly, as if by a miracle avoid the vicissitudes of fate. Most often, the Blessed Virgin Mary comes to ask to instruct adolescents who have gone astray from the true road. And sometimes incredible miracles happen. Severely ill children become completely healthy through the prayers of their mothers to the Virgin. Sometimes it seems incredible! Keep in mind that prayer for the health of the child is the purest and most sincere, especially if it sounds from the lips of the mother. Below you can read the text of the prayer.
Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary
O Blessed Virgin Mary, save and preserve under Your shelter my children (names), all the ladies, ladies and babies, baptized and nameless and worn in the womb. Cover them with the garment of Your motherhood, observe them in the fear of God and in obedience to your parents, beseech my Lord and Your Son, and give them useful things for their salvation. I entrust them to Your Mother's look, for Thou art the Divine Veil of Thy servants. Mother of God, introduce me to 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, the Most Pure, heavenly protection. 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, there are some. Who attends church only so as not to stand out from the crowd. True faith is humility with situations, patience and zeal 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 life
Believers often share life stories with each other. Even if doctors make terrible diagnoses to children, God works miracles through the prayers of believing parents. And sometimes it happens that after a miracle of healing, doctors can not explain what happened.
In crisis situations, when it comes to the health of loved ones, the Orthodox read an akathist to St. Nicholas and a prayer for health. Saint Nicholas comes to the rescue and heals.
Conclusion
There are many options for prayers for the health of loved ones. But the most important thing here is still not words, but where this prayer comes from. A sincere and pure request is much more important for God than just a set of words that can be read just like that. And remember that always, no matter what happens, you need to thank God. For all that we have and what we have escaped. 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 can never curse your baby, declare that he is a loser or just talk about him badly. Only a sincere desire for happiness for his child makes his life wonderful. And in difficult situations, you need to ask for the help of all the saints, they will help heal, guide on the true path and take care of your child.
“Not a single child was lost that the mother baptized in the back,” said Father Vasily Ermakov.
Prayer should be for each of us. Unfortunately, most people turn to God only when they are in trouble. And many quit praying altogether and lose their faith in the difficult hours of their lives. But if you think about it, why do people expect a favorable attitude towards themselves at such moments, because if in peacetime they don’t even remember God? Indeed, a lot depends on ourselves, our thoughts and deeds. Let us be condescending to each other, to honor the Almighty and say a prayer for the health of the child, parents and people close to us.