Prayers to God before going to bed. Orthodox prayer at night before bed

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Preface

The prayer rule of a layman consists of morning and evening prayers, which are performed daily. This rhythm is necessary, because otherwise the soul easily falls out of the prayer life, as if waking up only from time to time. In prayer, as in any big and difficult matter, inspiration, mood and improvisation are not enough.

There is a complete prayer rule, designed for monks and spiritually experienced lay people, which is printed in Orthodox prayer book.

However, for those who are just beginning to get used to prayer, it is difficult to immediately begin to read the entire rule. Typically, confessors advise starting with several prayers, and then adding one prayer to the rule every 7-10 days, so that the skill of reading the rule is developed gradually and naturally.

In addition, lay people sometimes have situations when there is little time left for prayer, and in this case it is better to read with attention and reverence short rule than to hastily and superficially, without a prayerful attitude, mechanically proofread complete rule.

Thus, by cultivating a reasonable attitude towards the prayer rule, Saint Theophan the Recluse writes to one family person:

“Bless, Lord, and continue prayer according to your rule. But never commit yourself to a rule and think that there is anything valuable in having such a rule or always following it. The whole price is in heartfelt surrender before God. The saints write that if someone does not leave prayer as a condemned man, worthy of all punishment from the Lord, then he leaves it as a Pharisee. Another said: “When you are praying, stand as if Last Judgment, when God’s decisive decree about you is ready to come: go away or come.”

Formality and mechanism in prayer must be avoided in every possible way. Let this always be a matter of a deliberate, free decision, and make it with consciousness and feeling, and not somehow. In case you need to be able to shorten the rule. You never know family life accidents?.. You can, for example, in the morning and evening, when there is no time, read only the morning prayers and those for bedtime as a memory. You can not even read them all, but several at a time. You can not read anything at all, but make a few bows, but with true heartfelt prayer. The rule must be handled with complete freedom. Be the mistress of the rule, not the slave. She is only a servant of God, obligated to devote all the minutes of her life to pleasing Him.”

For such cases there is an established short prayer rule, designed for all believers.

In the morning it includes:

“To the Heavenly King”, Trisagion, “Our Father”, “Virgin Mother of God”, “Rising from sleep”, “Have mercy on me, O God”, “I Believe”, “God, cleanse”, “To You, Master”, “Holy Angel “,” “Holy Lady,” invocation of saints, prayer for the living and the dead.

In the evening it includes:

“To the Heavenly King”, Trisagion, “Our Father”, “Have mercy on us, Lord”, “Eternal God”, “Good King”, “Angel of Christ”, from “The Chosen Governor” to “It is worthy to eat”.

Morning prayers

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Initial prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.

Trisagion

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.
(Read three times, with the sign of the cross and bow from the waist.)

Lord's Prayer

Song of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Virgin Mary, Rejoice, O Blessed Mary, the Lord is with You; Blessed are You among women and blessed is the fruit of Your womb, for You have given birth to the Savior of our souls.

Prayer to the Most Holy Trinity

Having risen from sleep, I thank Thee, Holy Trinity, for for the sake of Thy goodness and long-suffering, Thou hast not been angry with me, lazy and sinful, nor hast Thou destroyed me with my iniquities; but you usually loved mankind and in the despair of the one who lay down, you raised me up to practice and glorify Your power. And now enlighten my mental eyes, open my lips to learn Your words, and understand Your commandments, and do Your will, and sing to You in confession of the heart, and sing the praises of the all-holy. your name, Father and Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Come, let us worship our King God. (Bow)
Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ, our King God. (Bow)
Come, let us bow and fall down to Christ Himself, the King and our God. (Bow)

Psalm 50

Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great mercy, and according to the multitude of Your mercies, cleanse my iniquity. Above all, wash me from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin; for I know my iniquity, and I will take away my sin before me. I have sinned against You alone and have done evil before You, so that You may be justified in Your words and triumph over the judgment of You. Behold, I was conceived in iniquities, and my mother gave birth to me in sins. Behold, you have loved the truth; You have revealed to me the unknown and secret wisdom of Yours. Sprinkle me with hyssop, and I will be cleansed; Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. My hearing brings joy and joy; humble bones will rejoice. Turn Your face away from my sins and cleanse all my iniquities. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a right spirit in my womb. Do not cast me away from Your presence and do not take Your Holy Spirit away from me. Reward me with the joy of Your salvation and strengthen me with the Lord’s Spirit. I will teach the wicked Your way, and the wicked will turn to You. Deliver me from bloodshed, O God, God of my salvation; My tongue will rejoice in Your righteousness. Lord, open my mouth, and my mouth will declare Your praise. As if you had desired sacrifices, you would have given them: you do not favor burnt offerings. The sacrifice to God is a broken spirit; God will not despise a broken and humble heart. Bless Zion, O Lord, with Your favor, and may the walls of Jerusalem be built. Then favor the sacrifice of righteousness, the offering and the burnt offering; Then they will place the bullock on Your altar.

Symbol of faith

I believe in one God the Father, Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, visible to all and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the only begotten, who was born of the Father before all ages; Light from Light, true God from true God, born, uncreated, consubstantial with the Father, to Whom all things were. For our sake, man and our salvation came down from heaven and became incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became human. She was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried. And he rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father. And again the coming one will be judged with glory by the living and the dead, His Kingdom will have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Life-Giving One, who proceeds from the Father, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who spoke the prophets. Into one Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. Tea resurrection of the dead, and the life of the next century. Amen.

First prayer of Saint Macarius the Great

God, cleanse me, a sinner, for I have done nothing good before You; but deliver me from the evil one, and may Thy will be done in me, may I open my unworthy lips without condemnation and praise Thy holy name, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages Amen.

Prayer of the same saint

To You, Lord, Lover of Mankind, having risen from sleep, I come running, and I strive for Your works with Your mercy, and I pray to You: help me at all times, in every thing, and deliver me from all worldly evil things and the devil’s haste, and save me, and bring us into Your eternal Kingdom. For You are my Creator and the Provider and Giver of every good thing, and all my hope is in You, and I send up glory to You, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer to the Guardian Angel

Holy Angel, standing before my accursed soul and my passionate life, do not leave me, a sinner, nor depart from me for my intemperance. Do not give room to the evil demon to possess me through the violence of this mortal body; strengthen my poor and thin hand and guide me on the path of salvation. To her, holy Angel of God, guardian and patron of my accursed soul and body, forgive me everything, I have offended you so greatly all the days of my life, and if I sinned this past night, cover me on this day, and save me from every opposite temptation May I not anger God in any sin, and pray for me to the Lord, that He may strengthen me in His passion, and show me worthy as a servant of His goodness. Amen.

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary

My Most Holy Lady Theotokos, with Your saints and all-powerful prayers, take away from me, Your humble and accursed servant, despondency, oblivion, foolishness, negligence, and all the nasty, evil and blasphemous thoughts from my accursed heart and from my darkened mind; and extinguish the flame of my passions, for I am poor and damned. And deliver me from many and cruel memories and enterprises, and free me from all evil actions. For Thou art blessed from all generations, and glorified is Thy most honorable name forever and ever. Amen.

Prayerful invocation of the saint whose name you bear

Pray to God for me, holy servant of God (name), as I diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for my soul.

Prayer for the living

Save, Lord, and have mercy on my spiritual father (name), my parents (names), relatives (names), bosses, mentors, benefactors (their names) and all Orthodox Christians.

Prayer for the departed

Rest, O Lord, the souls of Your departed servants: my parents, relatives, benefactors (their names), and all Orthodox Christians, and forgive them all sins, voluntary and involuntary, and grant them the Kingdom of Heaven.

End of prayers

It is worthy to eat as truly to bless Thee, Theotokos, Ever-Blessed and Most Immaculate and Mother of our God. We magnify You, the most honorable Cherub and the most glorious without comparison Seraphim, who gave birth to God the Word without corruption.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Thy Most Pure Mother, our reverend and God-bearing fathers and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.

Prayers for the future

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Heavenly King, Comforter, Soul of truth, Who is everywhere and fulfills everything, Treasure of good things and Giver of life, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us from all filth, and save, O Good One, our souls.

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (Thrice)

Our Father, who art in heaven! Hallowed be your name, yes kingdom come Thy will be done, as it is in heaven and on earth. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, just as we forgive our debtors; and do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Tropari

Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us; Perplexed by any answer, we offer this prayer to You as the Master of sin: have mercy on us.

Glory: Lord, have mercy on us, for we trust in You; Do not be angry with us, do not remember our iniquities, but look upon us now as if you are gracious, and deliver us from our enemies; For Thou art our God, and we are Thy people; all works are done by Thy hand, and we call upon Thy name.

And now: Open the doors of mercy to us, blessed Mother of God, who trust in You, so that we may not perish, but may be delivered from troubles by You: for You are the salvation of the Christian race.
Lord have mercy. (12 times)

Prayer 1, St. Macarius the Great, to God the Father

Eternal God and King of every creature, who has vouchsafed me even at this hour to come, forgive me the sins I have committed this day in deed, word and thought, and cleanse, O Lord, my humble soul from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit. And grant me, Lord, to pass through this dream in peace at night, so that, rising from my humble bed, I may please holy name To yours, all the days of my life, and will crush the enemies of the flesh and the incorporeal that fight me. And deliver me, Lord, from vain thoughts that defile me, and from evil lusts. For Yours is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Good Mother of the King, Most Pure and Blessed Mother of God Mary, pour out the mercy of Thy Son and our God on my passionate soul and with Thy prayers instruct me in good deeds, so that I may pass through the rest of my life without blemish and through Thee I will find paradise, O Virgin Mother of God, the only Pure One and Blessed One.

Prayer to the Holy Guardian Angel

To the Angel of Christ, my holy guardian and protector of my soul and body, forgive me all who have sinned this day, and deliver me from every wickedness of the enemy who opposes me, so that I may not anger my God in any sin; but pray for me, a sinful and unworthy servant, that you may show me worthy of the goodness and mercy of the All-Holy Trinity and the Mother of my Lord Jesus Christ and all the saints. Amen.

Kontakion to the Mother of God

To the chosen Voivode, victorious, as having been delivered from the evil ones, let us write thanks to Thy servants, the Mother of God, but as having an invincible power, free us from all troubles, let us call Ti; Rejoice, Unbrided Bride.

Glorious Ever-Virgin, Mother of Christ God, bring our prayer to Your Son and our God, may You save our souls.

I place all my trust in You, Mother of God, keep me under Your roof.

Virgin Mary, do not despise me, a sinner, who requires Your help and Your intercession, for my soul trusts in You, and have mercy on me.

Prayer of Saint Ioannikios

My hope is the Father, my refuge is the Son, my protection is the Holy Spirit: Holy Trinity, glory to Thee.

It is worthy to eat as you truly bless Thee, the Mother of God, the Ever-Blessed and Most Immaculate and the Mother of our God. We magnify You, the most honorable Cherub and the most glorious without comparison Seraphim, who gave birth to God the Word without corruption.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother, our reverend and God-bearing fathers and all saints, have mercy on us. Amen.

* From Easter to Ascension, instead of this prayer, the troparion is read:

“Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and giving life to those in the tombs.” (Three times) From Ascension to Trinity, we begin prayers with “Holy God...”, omitting all the preceding ones. This remark also applies to future bedtime prayers.

Throughout Bright Week, instead of this rule, the hours of Holy Easter are read.

** From Easter to Ascension, instead of this prayer, the chorus and irmos of the 9th song of the Easter canon are read:

“The angel cried out with the Most Grace: Pure Virgin, rejoice! And again the river: Rejoice! Your Son is risen three days from the grave and raised up the dead; people, have fun! Shine, shine, new Jerusalem, for the glory of the Lord is upon you. Rejoice now and be glad, O Zion. You, Pure One, show off, O Mother of God, about the rise of Your Nativity.”

These remarks also apply to future bedtime prayers.

Compiled using materials from the book:
How to learn home prayer. Moscow, “Ark”, 2004. Trifonov Pechenga Monastery

According to Orthodox tradition, you should thank God for every day you live, morning and evening, before going to bed. Prayers help you feel the love of the Lord and protect you from nightmares and unhappiness.

It is known that one should turn to God not only in moments of mental unhappiness and grief, but also in free time. Morning prayers help you set yourself up for a happy and successful day. And the evening ones cry out to the Creator: through words we thank the Almighty for every day we live and protect our soul from evil.

Orthodox prayers for the coming sleep

A person who performs such actions every day has greater happiness and luck in life than one who turns to the Almighty only with a request to resolve his problems. However, for the prayer to be effective, it must be read at home correctly.

Turning to God greatly influences our lives and consciousness. With the help of holy words, we can drive away trouble, change the future and attract happiness. Not every person knows the Church Slavonic language, so difficulties may arise in reading powerful words. Especially for you, we have translated some prayers into Russian: they have not lost their power, but have become accessible and understandable.

Prayer to God before going to bed:

“Father of all living things, help me at this hour, forgive my sins, which I (name) carelessly committed today. If I offended a person with an abusive word or an unacceptable act, I pray for forgiveness. Cleanse my soul from bad thoughts, and my flesh- from the desires of sinners. Deliver, O God, from earthly vanity and show Your grace in a dream. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen"

Prayer to the Lord and Jesus Christ for the coming sleep:

Forgive my sins for the day and guide me along the path of repentance and light. Let all adversity pass as the day passed. My God and Your Son Jesus, I humbly believe in Your strength and power over evil. Protect Your servant (name). May your kingdom on earth be eternal. Amen".

Evening prayer To the Holy Spirit:

Replace my corrupt deeds with the mercy of God and allow me to repent of my deeds. Have mercy on me before going to bed and forgive my sins. Grant Your intercession against the evil force. I glorify you forever and ever. Amen".

Prayer to the Guardian Angel for the night:

“My guardian, my soul and body remain under Your protection. Forgive me (name) if I have sinned and neglected Your trust. For my daily deeds, I ask for forgiveness and pray for deliverance from sin. Not out of malice, but out of unwillingness, I anger the Lord God and you, my Defender. Show me your grace and mercy. For the glory of our Lord. Amen".

In order for God and his saints to hear your prayers, you should say them with pure thoughts and love in your heart. You can choose one prayer, memorize it and read it every day before going to bed, because it’s not about the quantity, but about your righteousness. With the help of prayers you can fulfill your desires; the most important thing is to know the sacred text and have faith in God.

New article: the most strong prayer before going to bed on the website - in all the details and details from the many sources that we managed to find.

Prayer helps a person, and this is true. She is our support, hope and support; with her help you can calm your heart, help yourself and your loved ones. Even short prayer has the most powerful force, it’s not for nothing that people have been praying since ancient times.

All religions have a tradition of turning to higher powers for thanksgiving, requests or praise. And, among other things, there are prayers that must be read before bed.

Prayers for bedtime are a real salvation for those who sleep poorly, suffer from insomnia or nightmares, and also help young parents. They will help you make sure good dream came true, and the bad one was forgotten, so that the child sleeps soundly and sweetly and so that no evil forces penetrate at night. Real protection!

Many Orthodox Christians know the regular prayer rule, for whom evening prayer is a common thing. Basic prayers include:

Tropari.
To God the Father.
Our Father.
Saint Antiochus.
To the Holy Spirit.
Macarius the Great.
Saint John Chrysostom.
To the Most Holy Theotokos.

Sleep tight baby

Every parent knows what sleepless nights are. Babies sleep poorly, sometimes wake up several times a night, cannot calm down before bed and wake up cranky. This not only exhausts mom and dad, preventing them from getting enough sleep, but is also not good for the child.

To ensure that the baby slept well and soundly, mothers and grandmothers used to accompany a lullaby or fairy tale with an evening prayer every evening. It not only gives deep, sweet sleep to children, but also protects them.

After all, it is known that during sleep a person’s soul is, as it were, naked, not protected from the influence of otherworldly forces. You can protect yourself from their influence and bad dreams, and prayers for future sleep are a reliable remedy.

1. A wonderful universal “defense” is the Lord’s Prayer. All Orthodox Christians know it and should know it by heart; it is like the golden rule, the basis of the foundations. Before going to bed, it is very good to read the Lord’s Prayer to your child in order to ask the higher powers for protection for the baby.

2. If a child has difficulty falling asleep, has bad dreams, or has a very difficult time falling asleep and sleeps restlessly, a special appeal to Kazanskaya will help Mother of God. This is an evening message for a child to sleep, it is universal and will help both a baby and a child of any age. Many Orthodox mothers know this text and read it in the evening, putting the baby to bed.

The text is very sonorous and melodic, the child calms down before going to bed, the words are pleasant to listen to and fall asleep. If you regularly read the prayer, the baby will be reliably protected by higher powers, will sleep soundly without waking up in the middle of the night, get enough sleep and see only bright dreams.

3. If your beloved baby is sleeping poorly, and it is especially difficult to put him to sleep, there is a special prayer for this case. It is short and very sonorous, it is pleasant to listen to it, and the baby will sweetly fall asleep to the voice of the mother.

While rocking your baby, read these words, which are best learned by heart. Usually, it is after this prayer that the child sleeps soundly, like a hero, until the morning, and lets his mommy and daddy sleep. Read three times, and let it become a habit - every time before your baby goes to bed.

What is the best and most effective bedtime prayer for a baby? There is an answer to this question. The best is the one that is read sincerely, from the bottom of my heart!

For the baby to be healthy and sleep soundly, mother’s prayer - the best remedy, the strongest and most powerful. But it must be read with all your heart, and you must turn to higher powers with sincere, genuine faith and openness.

There is one more important nuance. If your baby is not sleeping well, and getting him to sleep is a real problem, perhaps there are some reasons in his body. You should always pray, but do not forget that the baby may not be healthy, and this is precisely the reason for his poor sleep and whims. Do not neglect this, and if you see that the child cannot sleep, often wakes up and cries, consult a doctor.

A good habit before bed

Everyone can and should pray before going to bed; this is a wonderful tradition that will help get rid of anxiety and insomnia. After a hard day or stress, it is sometimes difficult to fall asleep. Thoughts do not give rest, anxiety and worries torment and torment. And even if you manage to close your eyelids, your dreams are disturbing, unpleasant, and in the morning there is no feeling of rest.

If you have difficulty falling asleep, have nervous tension and stress, prayer is your help. Remember one or two, it will be enough, and make it a habit. The best and most universal is, of course, the Our Father.

It is easy to remember, it is sonorous and concise and is an excellent remedy for insomnia. After reading it three times, you will fall asleep sweetly and without disturbing visions, and your peace will be protected by higher powers. There are several more prayer texts that are suitable for a good night's sleep.

1. B prayer rule There is a powerful text, the prayer of St. Macarius to God the Father. Try using it to sleep soundly and without bad dreams, it will help you calm down and not worry, and the next morning you will wake up rested and with good feelings.

It is read both in Church Slavonic and in Russian and is a petition from the Lord - to forgive for sins that were committed during the day, to cleanse the soul, to spend the night peacefully. This is a request to protect and protect from all evil.

2. The fifth prayer from the rule for the coming sleep is short, melodic and easy to remember, it is ideal for every evening, before bed. Its essence is a request for forgiveness, for the protection and patronage of higher powers. Read it sincerely and with understanding of the text, putting your soul into it, and it will help you a lot.

3. To sleep soundly and not have nightmares, to clear your soul and conscience after the day, to protect yourself, pray to your guardian angel. You can appeal to him in your own words, ask for forgiveness from higher powers for all the mistakes and sins that were committed during the day, and ask for protection. An evening prayer to your guardian angel will help you and will be a great help for the coming sleep.

In addition to sacred texts, you can simply pray yourself, in your own words. This is no less effective, believe me.. The most important rule in appealing to higher powers is sincerity. A memorized sacred text read “automatically” will not give the same effect as a naive but sincere prayer “on one’s own.”

When you go to bed, mentally thank the higher powers for the day you have lived, for the experience that you have received, for all the joys that have been, and even for the trials that have been sent to you. From the bottom of your heart, ask heaven for forgiveness for the sins you have committed today.

Ask for protection and support. Such a prayer will have a very strong effect, you will feel it yourself! The main thing is that this becomes a good tradition.

So that the dream is forgotten

Evening prayer should become a tradition, then you are unlikely to be bothered by bad dreams. But nightmares still happen sometimes, and their evil influence can also be gotten rid of with the help of sacred texts. And it happens the other way around - you want the dream to come true, to turn out to be prophetic. What means are there for this?

1. If you had a bad, unpleasant and scary dream, it can be difficult to forget it. What can be done so that it does not turn out to be prophetic and does not come true in reality?

First, open the dream book and find out the meaning of everything you saw. Very often, nightmares have completely the opposite meaning and promise a lot of happiness. Death and illness in dreams often indicate health and longevity in reality!

2. You shouldn’t tell anyone a bad dream. Only... water! Water cleanses and takes away everything bad. When washing your face in the morning, look at the stream of water running from the tap. And quietly, in a whisper, tell her what you saw in your dreams. Ask water and higher powers to take away everything bad and erase the dream. And he will be forgotten!

3. Our grandmothers knew a similar remedy. In the morning, remembering your dream, go to the window. Find the most distant point on the horizon beyond which there is nothing in sight. Look at it and mentally send your dream there, beyond the horizon.

4. There are several simple spells that are easy to remember and use so that bad dreams are forgotten and pass without a trace. Choose one of these spells and use it! Read them in the morning as soon as you get up. You can rinse your face with running water while washing your face. They should be read without talking to anyone first.

Come true!

Everyone knows this feeling: waking up in the morning with regret that it was just a dream... Yes, there are good dreams. And there are even those in which secret, cherished dreams come true, in which everything turns out exactly the way you want with all your heart! What can be done to make the dream turn out to be prophetic and come true in reality as quickly as possible?

1. The first remedy is to take sleep. It’s worth remembering it in every detail first. Don't rush to get out of bed! As soon as you get up and say the first word, the dream will dissipate and go away. Lying in bed, without saying a word, begin to remember.

It is easier to remember from end to beginning, as if unwinding the thread of a dream. When you remember everything you can, write down the plot in detail on paper. After this, mentally accept it, send a request to the Universe so that everything comes true. And wait!

2. So that the dream turns out to be prophetic and comes true as soon as possible, do not tell anyone about it. Believe with all your soul that this is a sign, trust fate, and it will send you not only prophetic dream, but also the fulfillment of desires in reality!

By the way, there is a possibility that in your dreams not only was everything the way you wanted, but it also showed the way to achieve it. Remember - what did you do, how did you behave? Maybe this is an indication of what to do in reality in order to achieve your dreams?

3. There are small conspiracies that will help make your dream come true. Say these words immediately after waking up, in the first seconds, and believe that everything will come true.

Again, great way- This is a prayer uttered on one’s own behalf. If you have a very good dream, thank the higher powers for this vision and ask with all your heart that in reality everything will turn out exactly this way. Let your appeal be sincere, do not try to find Right words, the inner message and an open heart are more important here.

Remember that all dreams have their own meaning, and do not forget to use dream books. Pray in the evening and in the morning, this is a good tradition that will help you forget about insomnia and bad dreams and call on higher powers for help!

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Orthodox prayers for the night before bed

According to the Orthodox tradition, you should thank God for every day you live, morning and evening, before going to bed. Prayers help you feel the love of the Lord and protect you from nightmares and unhappiness.

It is known that one should turn to God not only in moments of mental unhappiness and grief, but also in free time. Morning prayers help set the mood for a happy and successful day. And the evening ones cry out to the Creator: through words we thank the Almighty for every day we live and protect our soul from evil.

Orthodox prayers for the coming sleep

Most people have lost the habit of such a wonderful tradition of praying at night. In the bustle of days, we forget to express love for God, but this is necessary. Prayer helps not only to praise the Creator and ask for help: it has a beneficial effect on our mood, soul and sleep. A person who performs such actions every day has greater happiness and luck in life than one who turns to the Almighty only with a request to resolve his problems. However, for the prayer to be effective, it must be read at home correctly.

Prayer to God before going to bed:

“Father of all living things, help me at this hour, forgive my sins, which I (name) carelessly committed today. If I offended a person with an abusive word or an unacceptable act, I pray for forgiveness. Cleanse my soul from bad thoughts, and my flesh - from the desires of sinners. Deliver, O God, from earthly vanity and show Your grace in a dream. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen"

Prayer to the Lord and Jesus Christ for the coming sleep:

“Our Father and Jesus Christ, grant me (name) your mercy, do not separate from me on the path of life. I kneel and pray for help in tomorrow, save my sleep and sanctify my life. May your salvation and your love descend upon me on my bed. Forgive my sins for the day and guide me along the path of repentance and light. Let all adversity pass as the day passed. My God and Your Son Jesus, I humbly believe in Your strength and power over evil. Protect Your servant (name). May your kingdom on earth be eternal. Amen".

Evening prayer to the Holy Spirit:

“Lord, comforter of my soul. Show Your mercy and protect Your servant (name) from misfortune. Through Your help, God, I want to cleanse my soul from the sins of the day. My thoughts and words are involuntary, and therefore sinful. Protect me from melancholy, sadness, despondency, grief and all evil intentions. Replace my corrupt deeds with the mercy of God and allow me to repent of my deeds. Have mercy on me before going to bed and forgive my sins. Grant Your intercession against the evil force. I glorify you forever and ever. Amen".

Prayer to the Guardian Angel for the night:

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Effective prayers for the coming sleep

Starting and ending your day right can help you get support Higher powers in any endeavor, protect yourself and loved ones from negative influences, attract positive events and a feeling of peace.

It is for these purposes that a prayer is read before bed, with which everyone’s day should end. Orthodox man. After all, it is the ritual before bed that will also help get rid of negative thoughts, stress, and experiences, which means that dreams will be pleasant and a person will be able to rest and gain strength during the night.

Reading a prayer before bed

There are a huge variety of Orthodox prayers that are designed to be read before a person goes to bed. They usually help to end a difficult day in the right way by turning to the Lord for support and faith, cleansing ourselves of all the negativity and negativity that happened during the day.

After all, morning tension often turns into evening stress, which carries on to sleep, and then to a new day. Thus, a person does not rest during the night, but only continues the vicious circle of stress and anxiety. And this can be fraught bad sleep, nightmares, lack of rest.

Evening prayer words allow you to put aside worries, worries and cleanse yourself before going to bed. In addition, this is also a great chance to thank the Almighty for giving one more day of life and ask for intercession in the future. Prayer, even a short one, must come from a pure heart, be sincere and unhurried, because often at this time a Christian receives instructions from the Saints, ways to solve his problems, help and support.

Adults, by their example, should teach children to turn to God every evening, ask him for help and know that they are not alone in this world, that there is someone to whom they can always turn. At first, children can simply say words of gratitude in any order, but later they can compose or select several prayers for constant use.

How to read prayer words?

Knowing the basic rules for reading prayer words, every believer will be able to read the prayer correctly.

Of course, these rules are not the ultimate truth, but only recommendations, since your heart should tell you how to read the prayer more correctly:

The words are spoken just before a person goes to sleep. That is, when you are already in your nightgown and in front of the bed. You can kneel with your elbows on the bed and your hands clasped together. However, if it is more convenient for you to read while sitting on the bed, then you can turn to God in this position.

Room.

When reading a prayer before going to bed, a person should be alone with his thoughts and appeals. So, you can concentrate on the words and the effect of the ritual will be stronger. If you read prayers with your children, you can do this in the same room.

Pronunciation.

The prayer words are read in a chant, in a half-whisper, and preferably from memory. You need to say prayers with your eyes closed, fully concentrating on this activity.

Number of repetitions.

Everything here is individual: most often the prayer is read only once, without repeating the words, but if you feel like you want to read it again, then you should not deny yourself this.

Knowing the basic rules for reading prayer rituals, you will be able to correctly perform rituals before bed. Below we will look at several prayers that are suitable for daily use.

Prayer for every day

“Into Your hands, Lord Jesus Christ,

My God, Merciful and Almighty,

I convey my spirit, I introduce my soul!

Bless me, have mercy and cleanse me from the bad!

This prayer can be repeated several times depending on your feelings.

Prayer words

“Forgive us, Lord, our human sins

Free and not free!

Forgive and have mercy on us according to Your mercy!

Point me on the right path,

Protect your soul from temptations,

And if temptations and vices are nearby,

Help us withstand the tests!

Prayer to the Guardian Angel

In addition to the Almighty, you can turn to other Saints, as well as to the Guardian Angel. You can pray to the Guardian Angel in any situation, in grief, in joy, with or without requests.

The words below are great to use before bed.

"Guardian angel! Protector and guardian of my body and soul!

Pray before the Lord God for my sinful soul!

So that He forgives me all my mistakes and sins,

He protected me from illnesses of spirit and body, from evil intentions and bad people.

Protect me from the wrong step and take away misfortune from me.

It is best to repeat these words three times and read the prayer every day before going to bed. This use of this ritual will help you become better yourself and clear your thoughts of all bad things. In just a few weeks you will feel that your Guardian Angel is somewhere nearby and is helping you in everything.

Prayer in your own words

One more effective method An appeal to the Almighty will be reading a prayer that you yourself will come up with. Here a lot depends on the goal.

If everything is fine with you and you would just like to thank God for this and ask that everything go as usual, then you can make up the following prayer:

“Thank you, Lord, for every day you live,

For the happiness given, for the solution of troubles and problems,

For everyday smiles, for peace of mind.

If you want to ask for something, then this can also be reflected in prayer.

So, for example, for girls who want to meet their lover, the following prayer, composed on their own, is suitable:

“Lord God, just as you help everyone, help me too.

I don't ask for much, just to meet a man

My betrothed, the one with whom we will be happy!

“Send me, God, a loved one,

With whom we will build a family, we will live in happiness and harmony,

We give birth to children and raise them, and while away our days in old age.

To compose the words of the ritual, it is enough to write down your request or say it at the time of the evening ritual. It would be enough. However, please note that you need to read such words every day, with a pure heart and thoughts. Naturally, you cannot ask God for someone else’s husband or a man whose heart is already occupied.

Every Orthodox Christian must adhere to a certain prayer rule, performed daily: morning prayers are read in the morning, and in the evening it is necessary to read prayers for the coming sleep.

Why do you need to read prayers before going to bed?

There is a certain rhythm of prayer intended for monastics and spiritually experienced lay people, for example, they may use a rosary.

But for those who have recently come to the Church and are just beginning their prayer journey, it is quite difficult to read it in its entirety. And it happens that unforeseen situations arise for the laity when there is too little opportunity and time for prayer.

Icon of the Mother of God of Kazan

In this case, it is better to read the short rule than to mindlessly and without reverence jabber the full text.

Often, confessors bless beginners to read several prayers, and then, after 10 days, add one prayer to the rule every day.

Thus, the skill of prayer reading is formed gradually and naturally.

Important! Any prayer request will be supported by Heaven when a person directs his activities to serving God and people.

Evening prayers

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Heavenly King, Comforter, Soul of truth, Who is everywhere and fulfills everything, Treasure of good things and Giver of life, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us from all filth, and save, O Good One, our souls.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (Thrice)
In the evening, the laity reads a short rule - a prayer for the night before going to bed:
Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us; Perplexed by any answer, we offer this prayer to You as the Master of sin: have mercy on us.
Our Father, who art in heaven! Hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, as it is in heaven and on earth. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, just as we forgive our debtors; and do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Glory: Lord, have mercy on us, for we trust in You; Do not be angry with us, do not remember our iniquities, but look upon us now as if you are gracious, and deliver us from our enemies; For Thou art our God, and we are Thy people; all works are done by Thy hand, and we call upon Thy name.
And now: Open the doors of mercy to us, blessed Mother of God, who trust in You, so that we may not perish, but may be delivered from troubles by You: for You are the salvation of the Christian race.
Lord have mercy. (12 times)
Eternal God and King of every creature, who has vouchsafed me even at this hour to come, forgive me the sins I have committed this day in deed, word and thought, and cleanse, O Lord, my humble soul from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit. And grant me, Lord, to pass through this dream in peace at night, so that, rising from my humble bed, I will please Your most holy name all the days of my life, and will trample the fleshly and incorporeal enemies that fight me. And deliver me, Lord, from vain thoughts that defile me, and from evil lusts. For Yours is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Good Mother of the King, Most Pure and Blessed Mother of God Mary, pour out the mercy of Thy Son and our God on my passionate soul and with Thy prayers instruct me in good deeds, so that I may pass through the rest of my life without blemish and through Thee I will find paradise, O Virgin Mother of God, the only Pure One and Blessed One.
Prayer to the Holy Guardian Angel
To the Angel of Christ, my holy guardian and protector of my soul and body, forgive me all who have sinned this day, and deliver me from every wickedness of the enemy who opposes me, so that I may not anger my God in any sin; but pray for me, a sinful and unworthy servant, that you may show me worthy of the goodness and mercy of the All-Holy Trinity and the Mother of my Lord Jesus Christ and all the saints. Amen.
Kontakion to the Mother of God
To the chosen Voivode, victorious, as having been delivered from the evil ones, let us write thanks to Thy servants, the Mother of God, but as having an invincible power, free us from all troubles, let us call Ti; Rejoice, Unbrided Bride.
Glorious Ever-Virgin, Mother of Christ God, bring our prayer to Your Son and our God, may You save our souls.
I place all my trust in You, Mother of God, keep me under Your roof.
Virgin Mary, do not despise me, a sinner, who requires Your help and Your intercession, for my soul trusts in You, and have mercy on me.
Prayer of Saint Ioannikios
My hope is the Father, my refuge is the Son, my protection is the Holy Spirit: Holy Trinity, glory to Thee.
It is worthy to eat as you truly bless Thee, the Mother of God, the Ever-Blessed and Most Immaculate and the Mother of our God. We magnify You, the most honorable Cherub and the most glorious without comparison Seraphim, who gave birth to God the Word without corruption.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother, our reverend and God-bearing fathers and all saints, have mercy on us. Amen.

Interpretation of individual prayers

Heavenly King.

In prayer, the Holy Spirit is called the King, because He, like God the Father and God the Son, rules the world and reigns in it. He is a comforter and still provides comfort to those who need it. He guides believers on the righteous path, which is why he is called the Spirit of Truth.

Icon of the Holy Trinity

Trisagion.

The petition is addressed to the three hypostases of the Holy Trinity. The heavenly angels sing a great song before the throne of God. God the Father is the Holy God, God the Son is the Holy Almighty. This conversion is due to the victory of the Son over the devil and the destruction of hell. Throughout the prayer, a person asks for permission from sins, healing of spiritual infirmities for the sake of glorifying the Most Holy Trinity.

Lord's Prayer.

This is an appeal directly to the Almighty as the Father; we stand before Him as children before their mother and father. We affirm the omnipotence of God and His power, we beg to control human spiritual forces and direct them to the true path, so that after death they will be awarded the honor of being in the Kingdom of Heaven.

About other Orthodox prayers:

Prayer to the Guardian Angel.

He is the Good Spirit for every believer, determined by God Himself. Therefore, praying to Him in the evenings is simply necessary. It is he who will warn against committing sins, help to live holy and will protect the soul and body.

The prayer especially highlights the danger of attacks from bodily enemies (people pushing to commit sin) and incorporeal (spiritual passions).

Nuances of the evening rule

Most people have a question: is it possible to listen to Orthodox chants on audio recordings?

The Epistle of the Apostle Paul says that it does not matter what a person does, the main thing is that any of his work is done for the glory of God.

Apostle Paul

Important! It is necessary to understand that you cannot replace prayers for future sleep by listening to Orthodox songs.

Prayer should begin before going to bed. Before starting to read the rule, it is recommended to thank God for everything that He has given throughout the day. You need to turn to Him with your mind and heart, realizing the meaning of every word spoken.

Advice! If the text is read in Church Slavonic, then you need to study its Russian translation.

In modern practice, the rule is supplemented by reading prayers for:

close and dear people
living and deceased;
about enemies;
virtues and about the whole world.

How Orthodox Christians pray:

In a dream, a person is especially vulnerable to the devil’s army; he is visited by sinful thoughts and bad desires. Night in the Christian understanding is considered a time of rampant demons. A person can receive information that can seduce his body and lead his soul into sin. Demons are very insidious; they can send nightmares in a dream.

Advice! Even when all life circumstances are going well, we must not forget about faith and the Heavenly Father, because human destinies are initially predetermined in Heaven. Therefore, it is necessary to turn to God before going to bed, and the next day will definitely turn out better than the previous one.

It is useful to listen to the singing of the elders of Optina Hermitage. This men's monastic monastery is famous for its miracle workers who could and can foresee human destinies. The need to serve the Almighty is conveyed through their prayer songs and sets them on the righteous path.
The Church has a positive attitude towards viewing Orthodox videos, but this material must be treated very carefully, and in the process of listening or watching it is recommended to put aside worldly activities.
Church officials advise including evening rules prayers of the Optina elders. Their texts have evolved over centuries and each of their phrases carries the greatest wisdom that can clarify the basics Orthodox faith and know their full depth.

Prayer is the breath of the soul of an Orthodox person. He practically cannot control his sleep, and other life processes are difficult to control. Therefore, praying before going to bed is aimed at ensuring that the Creator participates in human life, otherwise He will not have the opportunity to help us.

Important! Making a prayer before going to bed is gaining Orthodox Christian protection and support. In addition to their own protection, mothers beg God to protect their children and send them mercy.

Video about prayers for bedtime.

Orthodox prayers for the coming sleep

Most people have lost the habit of such a wonderful tradition of praying at night. In the bustle of days, we forget to express love for God, but this is necessary.
Prayer helps not only to praise the Creator and ask for help: it has a beneficial effect on our mood, soul and sleep. A person who performs such actions every day has greater happiness and luck in life than one who turns to the Almighty only with a request to resolve his problems.

Prayer to God before going to bed:

“Father of all living things, help me at this hour, forgive my sins, which I (name) carelessly committed today. If I offended a person with an abusive word or an unacceptable act, I pray for forgiveness. Cleanse my soul from bad thoughts, and my flesh from sinful desires. Deliver, O God, from earthly vanity and show Your grace in a dream. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen"

Prayer to the Lord and Jesus Christ for the coming sleep:

Evening prayer to the Holy Spirit:

Prayer to the Guardian Angel for the night: