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What You Should Not Ask for in Prayer
Often we turn to the Lord with our problems and difficulties, asking him to deliver us from this and give us something good in return. It is believed that the Lord hears all our words and thoughts, but should we turn to him all our requests? Are there any things that cannot disturb God? How to pray to God Right?
Editorial "Site" I decided to find out. Archpriest Andrey Tkachev tells what you really need to ask in your prayers.
Protopriest in one of his sermons talked about what requests to address to the Lord. At first he offered to recall the words of Tikhon Zadonsky: “Let my ears hear you.” Let me see you. Give me a taste of you. Give me your fragrance. Let me come to you. Let me speak of you. Let my heart be afraid and love you.
The words of the saint very well show the true essence of prayer. The most important thing to ask for is the salvation of the soul. The saint will forgive him to give him ears to hear the Lord. It's about hearing God's word so it doesn't pass. We seem to have ears, but many do not hear what the Gospel says.
He asks you to give him eyes to see the Lord. To see the Lord, you need to get rid of earthly vanity, this is what the saint asks for. He prays that the Lord will give him hands and feet to come to him. This applies to everyone.
We usually go to church or stand next to a home icon and ask: “Lord, give me health, money, a good husband, children even more beautiful.” And there is nothing sinful in this, these are worldly concerns about which a person constantly cares, but it is important to understand that prayer should not be about this.
The saint asks for the opportunity to find the true path to the Lord, to see and hear it, getting rid of the earthly and worldly. This is what a real prayer should be about: the salvation of the soul. This is what the great saints of this world prayed for.
When we are immersed in worldly concerns, we must always remember that the most important thing is not the earthly life, but the purification of the soul from sin and its salvation after life on earth. No one is saying that asking for material goods is a sin. No, that's why. It’s just that these are small requests, God already knows what man needs in life.
Can we pray? Earthly? It is possible, but the clergy say that the Lord should ask for spiritual things, as the saints did. They did not seek the heavens, they sought the heavens. They also received the earthly things. Every believer should follow their example.
Are there things that are forbidden to ask the Lord? The priests say they do.
What not to ask in prayer
You need to think carefully and realize this, so that the next time you turn to the Lord, you think with what request you disturb him. Of course, there is nothing sinful in asking for the health of yourself and your loved ones, even for material well-being. It is always worth remembering the true purpose of prayer.
Prayer is a way to talk to God, and it’s important to know certain nuances. I recently learned how to pray to God.
Every prayer is an inexhaustible power! Especially strong is the 90th Psalm from the Psalm. This prayer is a talisman from diseases, disasters and many troubles. You need to learn it by heart and read it regularly.
Do not forget that from time to time you need to go to confession and communion. Earlier we told you what to say and what to repent of in confession.
Be sure to share this knowledge with your friends!
Editorial "Site" I decided to find out. Archpriest Andrey Tkachev tells what you really need to ask in your prayers.
Protopriest in one of his sermons talked about what requests to address to the Lord. At first he offered to recall the words of Tikhon Zadonsky: “Let my ears hear you.” Let me see you. Give me a taste of you. Give me your fragrance. Let me come to you. Let me speak of you. Let my heart be afraid and love you.
The words of the saint very well show the true essence of prayer. The most important thing to ask for is the salvation of the soul. The saint will forgive him to give him ears to hear the Lord. It's about hearing God's word so it doesn't pass. We seem to have ears, but many do not hear what the Gospel says.
He asks you to give him eyes to see the Lord. To see the Lord, you need to get rid of earthly vanity, this is what the saint asks for. He prays that the Lord will give him hands and feet to come to him. This applies to everyone.
We usually go to church or stand next to a home icon and ask: “Lord, give me health, money, a good husband, children even more beautiful.” And there is nothing sinful in this, these are worldly concerns about which a person constantly cares, but it is important to understand that prayer should not be about this.
The saint asks for the opportunity to find the true path to the Lord, to see and hear it, getting rid of the earthly and worldly. This is what a real prayer should be about: the salvation of the soul. This is what the great saints of this world prayed for.
When we are immersed in worldly concerns, we must always remember that the most important thing is not the earthly life, but the purification of the soul from sin and its salvation after life on earth. No one is saying that asking for material goods is a sin. No, that's why. It’s just that these are small requests, God already knows what man needs in life.
Can we pray? Earthly? It is possible, but the clergy say that the Lord should ask for spiritual things, as the saints did. They did not seek the heavens, they sought the heavens. They also received the earthly things. Every believer should follow their example.
Are there things that are forbidden to ask the Lord? The priests say they do.
What not to ask in prayer
- What is forbidden
You cannot pray to the Lord for something sinful or forbidden. Such a request is contrary to the commandments, and therefore cannot be fulfilled. In addition, such requests in themselves are considered a sin. - To harm another person
God has commanded us to love our neighbor and not to wish evil on others. All prayers should have good intentions. The Lord does not ask for any harm from another person, and he is angry with the one who asks. - Rescuing from trials
Everything that happens to us in life is a test. Our work, our family, our material possessions, our failures and our illnesses all test us. You cannot ask God to deliver you from everything.
You need to think carefully and realize this, so that the next time you turn to the Lord, you think with what request you disturb him. Of course, there is nothing sinful in asking for the health of yourself and your loved ones, even for material well-being. It is always worth remembering the true purpose of prayer.
Prayer is a way to talk to God, and it’s important to know certain nuances. I recently learned how to pray to God.
Every prayer is an inexhaustible power! Especially strong is the 90th Psalm from the Psalm. This prayer is a talisman from diseases, disasters and many troubles. You need to learn it by heart and read it regularly.
Do not forget that from time to time you need to go to confession and communion. Earlier we told you what to say and what to repent of in confession.
Be sure to share this knowledge with your friends!
