Prayer has several different meanings. Each person perceives it for himself in his own way. So, for example, for a churched person, this is an appeal to God. For some, prayer is a whole meeting and relationship. Moreover, these relations are such that cannot be forced. Skeptics, on the other hand, constantly ask themselves: what is the power of prayer, why is it so in demand.
There are many opinions on what kind of prayer can be called effective. Some are sure that only canonical ones work, i.e. those that are spelled out in the books. Others argue that it doesn't matter whose authorship the prayer is, the main thing is that it should be from the heart.
Many different news and rumors are connected with prayers. For example, parishioners often believe that fervently uttered prayers can literally work miracles: sick people feel better, drinkers get out of binge drinking, etc. Naturally, such a saintly belief in the miraculousness of prayer has been ridiculed more than once. The churched people have their own explanation of the power of prayer.
They attribute the power of prayer to the power of thought. If a person believes and hopes that his appeal will help, it will definitely work. It should be borne in mind that thoughts materialize regardless of whether they are good or bad. Therefore, in order for prayer to work, raising your requests to God, you must definitely think only about the good and the bright.
In order for the prayer to work, it is necessary in the process of pronouncing it to focus and not be distracted by everything. Collect thoughts together and do not spread them in different directions. Moreover, prayer does not take much time and it is quite possible to allow yourself to focus on it.
So, for prayer to work, you need to concentrate. You should be prepared for the fact that the first time you will not be able to concentrate. You do not need to worry - after a while you will definitely succeed.
Naturally, the power of thought also lies in faith. Without it, it is unlikely to succeed. After all, when you take on a business without confidence and hope in its positive outcome, it ends accordingly. Therefore, it is always necessary to believe.
The following are considered the main rules of truth in prayer:
- correct wording;
- correct attitude to prayer;
- the energy of the soul;
- the presence of reason;
- tidied up body.
The first point implies a correctly formulated request or desire. All your problems should not be lumped together. Choose something that is most important to you at this time. Believers believe that God will see for himself whether you really need it or not. Prayer usually contains a request for help, giving strength, opportunities to independently solve their problems.
The second point implies that during prayer you think only of God, not being distracted by everything that happens next to you and other people.
For prayer to have a certain power, it is necessary to put all the energy of the soul into it. It is recommended to pray with love, because it is she who is the strongest energetic feeling. Therefore, before praying, you need to free your soul from anger, hatred, and other sinful thoughts. Fill your soul with love, and then the prayer will surely be heard.
The mind cannot be turned off when praying. And its main function is to delve into the text. The prayer needs to understand and appreciate every word, to feel the meaning of all phrases. If this is not done, the prayer will turn into a banal mumbling that does not touch the innermost strings of the soul.
The body must also be ready for prayer: clean, not tense. It is advisable to carry out the necessary rituals that are in church rites.
There are also a number of additional parameters that help turn prayer into a miracle cure. For example, time. It is recommended to recite the holy words in the morning and evening before going to bed. At this time, the work either has not yet begun, or has already ended, and you can devote all of yourself to God. It is also advisable to choose a quiet place for prayer, where no one will interfere with you.
To tune in the right mood, take a deep breath - 2-3 breaths are enough to calm the body and senses and tune in to prayer.
And, of course, you should understand that prayer should not turn into a routine ritual. Only sincere, sincere prayer, in which every spoken word breathes with faith and love for God, can be miraculous and strong.
