The Lord does not divide people into the categories of evil and good. He overshadows everyone with his love. But there is a difference between the sick, the wrong step, and the sinners. They become hostages of difficult situations. Such people will need prayer for enemies and ill-wishers. Let us consider the texts of such an appeal to the Creator and the peculiarities of reading these prayers.
How to handle
It is important to know who to turn to prayer for enemies and ill-wishers. After all, it is known that among people there are many aggressive, causing harm to others, bearing negative energy, causing the destruction of the human biofield. The best way to protect yourself from the influence of such an energy is to read prayer texts. In them, man addresses both the Creator and the Mother of God and the holy apostles.
It should be remembered that when asking light forces for protection and support, it is necessary for the most praying person to cleanse his soul from evil. And to turn all his thoughts not to the person of the offender, but to the face of the saint to whom the prayer is addressed. In this case, the soul should not be a place for hatred and hostility. Negative feelings must be overcome, taking care of the state of one’s soul.
The secret to the power of prayer
Prayer for enemies and ill-wishers will be heard when a praying Christian can mentally grant them his forgiveness. As you know, violence is the source of the emergence of anger, aggression, and the antidote against such negative emotions is considered only the power of sincere love.
Forgiveness of the offender means significant spiritual growth. Although not everyone can forgive and love the offender. It is necessary to concentrate all mental strength.
This will help prayer for enemies and ill-wishers to the holy saints.
Prayer for the enemies of Jesus Christ:
Vladyka is Human-Loving Lord, Jesus Christ, the Son of God!
You, by Your indescribable love for us, Your sinful and unworthy servants, shine Your sun on evil and good, rain on the righteous and unrighteous;
You, Prebladiy, command us to love our enemies, to do good to those who hate and offend us, to bless those who curse us and pray for those who create us to attack and cast us out.
You, our Savior, hanging on a cross tree, and you yourself have forgiven your enemies who blasphemed against you, and prayed for your tormentors;
Thou hast given us an image, let us follow thy steps.
You, O dear one of our Redeemer, who taught us to forgive the enemies, have commanded you and pray for them;
I pray for you, Jesus the Baptist, the Son and the Lamb of God, take heed of the sins of the world, forgive your servant (thy servant) (name) forgiveness and accept him (s) as my enemy, who have made me evil, but because I have sinned (I) before You, I pray to You, unlimited in mercy, Lord our God, accept with the world, still desiring (I am) to You from this world without reconciliation with me;
save and have mercy on him (s), God, by Your great and rich mercy.
Let not Thy rage, Thy anger inflict Thy Thy servant (Thy servant), who did the following to attack, insult, reproach and abuse;
I pray you, do not remember these sins of him (her), but let go and forgive him (her) all this because of your philanthropy, and have mercy according to your great mercy.
I pray to you, O Prebladiy and the Baptized Jesus, as the bonds of the hellish Solver, the death of the Victor, the sinners of the Savior, allow Thy servant (Thy servant) this sin, but, like the captives of hell, the deceased has communicated.
Thou, O Lord, declare thou shalt: "Thou shalt not let a man send away their transgressions, neither your Heavenly Father will let your transgressions go to you";
oh, let this not be!
With tenderness and contrition of the heart, I beseech Thee, Savior the Most Merciful, allow him (her) these bonds of evil obsessions and wiles of the devil, do not destroy the deceased (s) with Thy wrath, but open him (her), Life Savior, the door of Your mercy,
may he descend into Thy holy city, praising the sanctified and magnificent Thy Name and singing the indescribable love of Your Holy Spirit to perishing sinners.
And you, Eternal Goodness, have commemorated thou wise on the cross of a sensible robber, crucified with you, having blocked his entrance to paradise, Sice, I pray to you, the All-Generous, remember in your kingdom and departed to your servant (name to your servant) ) do not shut,
but open also to him (her) the doors of Your mercy, Thy be, even it is merciful to save us, our God, and We glorify you with Your First Father, the Most Holy and Good, and Your Life-giving Spirit, now and ever and ever and ever.
Prayer for all
No one is immune from aggression and evil. Therefore, the prayer for enemies and ill-wishers in Orthodoxy is also read by those who do not know if he has such people. After all, sometimes unforeseen situations happen when aggression attacks us unexpectedly. This happens, for example, in public transport or at the ticket office. In a society where many people suffer from various problems, this situation is not uncommon. Therefore, it is better to shield yourself with the power of prayer for enemies and ill-wishers. And the Creator will not allow such situations.
Wise words about enemies
As said by Christ, he is the only enemy of man. A similar opinion is expressed by Patriarch Kirill. He spoke about the property of people to independently create the image of the enemy because of envy, evil and other sinful thoughts.
People who allow themselves to make the enemy lose a lot of mental strength. The spread of untruth and malice brings destruction to the soul. Therefore, prayer for ill-wishers is not pronounced with the aim of punishing such a person, but with the intention of receiving the grace of the Lord. To do this, ask for the blessings of their enemies.
Prayer to St. Nicholas of Serbia on the health of enemies:
Bless my enemies, Lord.
And I bless them and do not swear.
Enemies more resolutely than friends push me into Your arms.
Friends pulled me to the ground, enemies destroyed all my hopes for the earth.
They made me a wanderer in the kingdoms of the earth and an unnecessary inhabitant of the earth.
Just as a persecuted beast finds refuge faster than an unchallenged one, so I, driven by enemies, took refuge under Your cover, where neither friends nor enemies can destroy my soul.
Bless my enemies, Lord.
And I bless them and do not swear.
Instead of me they confessed my sins to the world.
They scourged me when I regretted scourging myself.
They tortured me when I ran from torment.
They blasphemed me when I flattered myself.
They spat at me when I was proud of myself.
Bless my enemies, Lord.
And I bless them and do not swear.
When I considered myself wise, they called me crazy.
When I considered myself strong, they laughed at me like a dwarf.
When I strove to be the first, they pressed me to the last.
When striving for wealth, they beat me hand in the arm.
When I was about to sleep peacefully, they woke me from sleep.
When I built a house for a long and quiet life, they destroyed it and drove me out.
Verily, the enemies excommunicated me from the world and helped my hands reach the edge of Your garments.
Bless my enemies, Lord.
And I bless them and do not swear.
Bless them and multiply, multiply and harder on me.
May my flight unto thee be irrevocable.
May my hopes for the earth come true, like a spider web.
May humility reign in my soul.
May my heart become the grave of the evil twins - anger and pride.
May I collect all my treasures in heaven.
May I free myself forever from self-seduction, which entangled me in the terrible network of ghostly life.
Enemies have revealed to me that little is known: a man has no enemies except himself.
He only hates enemies who did not know that enemies are not enemies, but exacting friends.
Truly, it’s hard to tell me who has done me more good and who has done more evil — enemies or friends.
Therefore bless, O Lord, both my friends and my enemies.
The slave curses the enemies, for he does not know.
The son blesses them, for he knows.
For the son knows that enemies have no power over his life.
Therefore, he walks among them freely and prays for them to the Lord.
Help in work
Prayers for enemies and ill-wishers at work will help to cope with the tasks, support in communication with employees, no matter how difficult it may be. Indeed, not everyone at work develops friendly relations between colleagues.
Such an Orthodox prayer for enemies and ill-wishers will give strength to fulfill the requirements of the authorities, as you should also pray for your leaders.
Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Help me to clear myself of the evil envy of the enemy and do not allow me mournful days. I believe in you holy and earnestly pray for forgiveness. In sinful thoughts and vicious deeds, I forget about the Orthodox faith. Forgive me, Lord, for these sins and do not punish too much. Do not be angry with my enemies, but return to them the envious soot that was cast by evil people. Thy will be done. Amen.
When problems and difficulties appear at the place of work, it is most correct to turn to the help of strong prayers. Their texts are specifically designed for this purpose. After all, it has long been clear that evil cannot be defeated by its own methods. In moralizing it is said that only good can cope with this task.
On the pages of the prayer book you can find varieties of strong texts of prayers for enemies and ill-wishers. In Orthodoxy they are addressed to the Lord. With the help of such treatment you can get help in a difficult situation. The main thing is that there is a sincere belief in the soul that help will definitely come. It is not recommended to anger the Creator, expressing frivolous requests.
God, cleanse all evil; ash nests in my sinful soul. Deliver from gossip and black envy, I fall to you with church prayer. Amen.
Reading a prayer to protect against bad people, a person asks to protect him from gossip, and to move up the career ladder. Such words can be addressed to the Virgin, who will surely hear sincere requests. Heavenly Queen will not allow evil from people who come with unclean thoughts. She will protect the prayer with her holy protection.
Such prayers should be read in front of the icon of the Mother of God, concentrating not on the person of the ill-wisher, but on that shrine, which is depicted. It is important not to feel negative feelings for the offender, but to try to forgive him and wish him well. This is the greatest truth of the Orthodox faith.
O Blessed Mother of our Lord, All-Tsaritsa! Hear the much painful and sincere sighing of the Slaves of God (proper name). I humbly stand before your image, offering prayer for help and protection. Pay attention to my lamentations and do not leave me without your support in my difficult life time. Since each bird covers its chicks with threats with its wings, so you cover me with your protective coat. Become my hope in the days of trials, help outrageous sorrows survive and save your soul. They instilled strength in me to withstand hostile attacks, grant patience and wisdom to make the right decisions, do not allow despair and weakness to take hold of my soul. May your blissful light shine above me and it will illuminate for me my life's path, removing from it all obstacles and traps placed by evil people and devilish forces. Heal, the Blessed Virgin Mary, my spiritual and bodily ailments, brightened my mind so that I can make the right decisions and confront my enemies, visible and invisible. Pray for me, heavenly Queen, in front of our Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. I believe in your mercy and hope for your help, I glorify you in my prayers. Amen.
Help Optina Elders
One of the Optina Elders, the Monk Ambrose, claimed that the most fruitful would be the prayer, which is read immediately after waking up. This appeal to the Creator will be heard. The elder also advises to pray consciously, analyzing the meaning of the words spoken. It is impossible to repeat phrases memorized by rhetoric. Words must come from the heart of the worshiper. After two prayers, one can feel spiritual vigor and readiness for a new day. And confidently start it.
For prayers, desire is important. This should not be a monotonous ritual, but the need of the soul. The process requires an appropriate attitude. After all, a dull reading of prayer will be a great sin.
Prayers for enemies and ill-wishers of the Optina Elders need to be alternated with Our Father. An additional reading of the psalms is also welcome.
For the enemies of those who Hate and offend us, Thy servants (names), God forgive me, Humane Loving: they don’t know what they are doing and warm their heart to love us, unworthy.
Prayer for enemies and ill-wishers of the Optina Elders is considered one of the most powerful. It is read when you need to protect yourself from the influence of negative thoughts of others. For its reading, it is important to follow the rules that apply to all other prayer texts.
Prayer Reading Features
An Orthodox believer does not imagine his existence without communicating with the Creator. This relationship is through prayer. It is important to clearly know how to pray for your enemies and ill-wishers. There are certain recommendations for this.
Being the main component in the chain of the Orthodox religion, prayer unites the Lord with people, contributes to the exaltation of the human spirit.
Starting church life, the prayer of most believers is perceived as a tool that will help fulfill all desires. It is human nature to demand prosperity from the Creator in return for the promise of a godly life and observance of the Lord's commandments. Such relationships are a kind of barter. Good behavior in return for fulfilling wishes. But this is completely wrong.
The perception of such a widespread approach is unacceptable for Orthodoxy. The importance of prayer is valuable not for the Creator, but for the human soul. The omnipresent Creator knows the thoughts of each person. Therefore, the main purpose of prayer is to create a spiritual connection between man and the Lord. Consider the features of reading prayers.
The Importance of Purity
When reading the prayer, which refers to enemies and ill-wishers, it is important to wish these people all the best. And it was for them, and not for himself. Such rules apply not only to prayers, but also to everyday things, and spiritual gifts. Therefore, a believer should wish happiness to people close to him.
There are special prayers that enumerate the names of all those involved in the conversion. When visiting the temple, you can leave notes on which you need to write a list of names. The great power of such church commemoration has long been known.
One must not pray because the Lord does not know human needs. It is important to ask that the soul be saved. Therefore, the requests mention the desire for eternal life.
The Great Wisdom of the Creator
At its core, prayer for enemies is the direct instruction of Jesus, which is mentioned in the Gospel texts. An Orthodox person is not good at sowing evil and reacting with malice to anger. On the contrary, he can fulfill the role of an intercessor for his enemy before the Creator. Manifesting such mercy is no easy task. Not everyone can cope with it. Especially if he was very offended. Then at least you should try not to defile your life with revenge.
The concept of love for the offender does not require a gentle attitude towards him. It is important not to let the stream of negativity get into your soul. To do this, you can pray in a church or at home.
When reading prayers at home, it is recommended to put an icon in front of you and light a candle or a lamp. Concentrate on the meaning of words, without being distracted by extraneous thoughts. The room should not be strangers, no noise and other distracting actions. At the maximum concentration of attention, the meaning of the appeal will be perceived most qualitatively.
To summarize
Christian truths impress with their thoughtfulness. Orthodox prayers teach how to relate to enemies. Great wisdom lies in the ability to forgive insults, because Jesus demonstrated to mankind the great gift of forgiveness. And waiting for its manifestation from every true Christian.
Evil should not defile the human soul, destroying it after the ingress of negative energy. Therefore, it is important to be able to turn to the Creator with a request to forgive ill-wishers and give them prosperity.
There are special prayers for enemies at work. They protect a person from the negativity of others. In today's cruel world, it is so easy to offend one another.
Prayer texts about ill-wishers can be addressed to the Creator, the Virgin, and the holy apostles. When reading such appeals, it is necessary to create an appropriate environment. If a prayer is pronounced at home, you need to put an icon in front of you, light a lamp.
The main rules for addressing the Creator are purity of thoughts and the absence of malice.