Every Christian knows that prayer is beforeleaving the house is the most important rite, which can save a person from various kinds of troubles. That is why Orthodox priests call on all people to observe this ancient ritual of the sacrament. After all, the prayer takes only a few minutes, and its protection then lasts a whole day.
In the past, our ancestors taught children from an early age.the fact that any important event begins with an appeal to God. After all, only he knew the fate of a man and could help him in a difficult moment. And here it should be understood that any journey is also a significant event, since you never know how it will end and what you may encounter on the way.
That is why the prayer pronounced is so important.before leaving the house. After reading it, a person acquires protection from evil spirits, who now and then strive to annoy him. Moreover, the sacred texts confer God's grace on Christians. Being under its cover, people increase their luck, which contributes to the realization of their plans.
There are many saints who protect travelers.on the road. However, among them the most powerful are the Mother of God and St. John Chrysostom. This is due to the fact that they have the power of heavenly patrons, which is able to protect from all evils. In addition, the priests recommend to seek help from the guardian angel. No matter where we go, he always accompanies us. That is why he is able to show his strength at our first call.
Святой Иоанн Златоуст с давних времен patronizes travelers. In the past, no self-respecting merchant dared to go beyond the threshold of a house without asking for help from this blissful man. After all, then people were well aware that the road is an extremely dangerous place that without a twinge of conscience punishes those who dared to neglect their safety.
According to ancient Christian teachings, these wordsJohn Chrysostom uttered each time he left his room. However, it is not necessary to go into such extremes. It will be quite sufficient if a prayer is read before leaving the house: “I deny you, Satan, your service and your pride. And I believe in You, Christ, in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen".
Most Orthodox priests adviseuse precisely this appeal to God. After all, firstly, one of his most faithful servants prayed, and secondly, the text is so short that every person will easily remember it.
Among all the saints, the greatest defensive powerpossesses the Most Holy Theotokos. If you believe the old traditions, then her grace helped entire cities and nations to survive in a dangerous time for them. Therefore, it is not surprising that the best protective prayer is that which is directed towards the face of the Mother of God.
There are many sacred texts thatable to save people during his wanderings. But this is considered the strongest: “Our Lady, Lady of God, I pray you, drive away from me, the servant of the humble, oblivion, negligence, despondency and foolishness. Protect your servant from the cursed from filth, hooliganism and evil. Clear my thoughts, my heart and my mind from the thoughts of the unworthy, your name defaming. Deliver me from the bad begin and the works of the wicked that reprove thy glory. For you are blessed, and your kind, and your name is glorified for ever and ever. Amen".
Guardian angel always protects us from trouble andevil spirits. However, his strength is not unlimited, and therefore he needs our support. Orthodox monks are confident that prayer can strengthen its power, because it is a direct proof of a person’s faith. Therefore, the more often a Christian calls on his guardian angel, the stronger he becomes.
Best when a prayer is read before going outfrom home: “Protect me a sinner, Holy Angel, from my passionate life. Do not leave me in the house and in the long path. Do not allow the evil demon to possess me, neither my body nor my soul. Give strength to complete all my works, strengthening my lean and miserable hand. Holy Angel of the Lord, guardian of my body and soul, forgive all my sins, I supposedly did them in my folly. Cover me with grace on this day so that I can resist all temptations and bad thoughts. For you are always with me, as long as the Great Court is not accomplished. Amen".
Quite often we leave the house for a reasonbut for a specific purpose. For example, we go to study, work, interview or in hospital. Naturally, in such moments, I really want the luck to accompany us, because the whole future day depends on it.
In such cases, it is best to directly askGentlemen about his favors. For example, after reading the following prayer: “Lord, Jesus Christ, our Savior, accept my sincere prayer and bless the intentions of Your servant (Name). Insist that it is possible to start business safely, without external obstacles, so that they glorify Your name. For you are merciful, our God, and abide with your Father, and your life-giving good Spirit, now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen".
Prayer, read before leaving the houseable to save from many troubles and disappointments. But it should be remembered that without faith, even the sacred texts lose their power. Without it, they are just a collection of words that can in no way influence the fate of a person.
Therefore, every Christian must first of allrely on your own sense of faith. I mean, speaking with the Lord not only when His help or instructions are needed, but just like that. After all, he is our Heavenly Father. And like any parent, He loves when His children respect and respect Him. And prayer, when leaving home, is readable, is just one of the ways to show him your devotion.
