Lent is accepted to read various prayers, but the most important is the penitential prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian. This chapter is dedicated to the chapter in the Book of the Prophet Isaiah. There in detail described how to behave during the fast and other nuances. These days, you can conduct various rituals, read conspiracies and prayers. People believe that all appeals to God during this period will be surely heard.
Prayers Read in Lent
As already mentioned, the most important prayer in the days of Lent is considered to be the conversion from the holy Syrian. It lists the most important aspects of repentance, and specifies what exactly one should do and what to work on. The main idea of prayer is that a person must be freed from an ailment that is an obstacle in dealing with God. The prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian is as follows:
"Lord and Master of my belly,
the spirit of idleness, despondency, lyubopraschiya and idle talk do not give.
But the spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love, grant me to your servant.
She, Lord God,
grant me to see my sins,
and do not judge my brother,
For thou art blessed to the ages of ages, Amen.
O God, cleanse me a sinner! "
To make prayer more understandable, we need to focus on the most important points that are described in it. At the beginning the request is made to save from the important sins:
- The spirit of idleness . Saint asks God to save him from wasting time. Everyone has certain talents and skills that need to be properly applied for the benefit of all mankind. Idleness is considered the root of all sins.
- Spirit of despondency . If a person is depressed, then he has no opportunity to see the good and happiness in life. He simply plunges into darkness and becomes a real pessimist. That's why to move in the right direction and be closer to God you need to get rid of this sin.
- The spirit of celibacy . Practically every person has a desire to manage people, for example, power in the family, at work, etc. Love of management can become a serious problem that does not allow to develop and communicate with God.
- The Spirit of Prayer . Man is the only creature of God who has the ability to talk. Often words are used for insults, curses, etc. In prayer, the saint asks God to protect him from vain and evil words.
Fasting without prayers can not pass. You can read morning, evening prayers or the Psalter. It is important to always add the prayer of Ephraim the Syrian.
Other prayers read in the post:
- Repentance and purification (Isaiah 58: 6, 9). If a person does not know exactly where he stumbled and got off the right track, then in prayer one must ask God to point out his sins and help him find the right way. When a person knows about his mistakes, then in prayer it is necessary to specifically mention his misdeeds. In appeals to God, it is also important to ask for wisdom and strength so that you do not make mistakes anymore. For example, this may sound like this: "Lord, forgive me for (the name of sin). Grant me the strength not to do it again. Help to find another way in life. In the name of Jesus. Amen . " It is not necessary to pronounce the learned text, the petition must come from the heart.
- Forgiveness of others (Isaiah 58: 6). If someone has offended you, in the days of fasting you need to read prayers with the names of people you need to forgive. For example, it could be: "Lord, I forgive (name) for his
actions and words. I have no desire to take revenge on him. Give strength to get rid of anger and resentment. In the name of Jesus. Amen . " - Giving and helping other people . In days of fasting, you can ask God for help in pointing out people who need help. Again, speak in your own words, the main thing is that the desires should be sincere.
Of great importance are kneeling prayers, which are read not in Lent, but on the Great Trinity, which is celebrated on the fiftieth day after Easter . The priest is reading them, kneeling facing the novices. In prayers there is an appeal to the mercy of God, it says about sending down the Holy Spirit, and also about the repose of the dead.