All powerful intercession of John the Conqueror, you were conceived in the womb of a Saint and filled with grace from conception to birth. You were born with the ability to conquer all evil. Protect us from temptation, give us strength in the face of adversity and help us withstand Satan.
Prayer To John The Conqueror
Welcome to the online shrine of High John the Conqueror, an African-American cultural hero whose boundless optimism, wry sense of humor and cheerful pursuit of his own desires allowed him transcend the horrors of plantation life while inspiring those around him with courage, hope and a deep-grained resistance to the psychic corrosion of slavery.
And all the time, there was High John de Conquer playing his tricks of making a way out of no-way. Hitting a straight lick with a crooked stick. Winning the jack pot with no other stake but a laugh. Fighting a mighty battle without outside-showing force, and winning his war from within. Really winning in a permanent way, for he was winning with the soul of the black man whole and free. So he could use it afterwards. For what shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
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Some say John had been a prince in Africa, spirited away on a slave ship to be sold to a dull-witted “Massa” on a Louisiana cotton farm; rather than commit suicide, he instead summoned up the will to live and made the best of his situation through a combination of bravado, cunning and charm.
In this guise, John lives on as a folkloric trickster figure, the common ancestor of Dolemite and Bugs Bunny alike:
Yes, I’m Petey Wheatstraw – the Devil’s Son-in-Law!
The High Sheriff of Hell – I went with notorious Fanny, and even made love to old Lulubell!
I took today back from yesterday, took the 4th of July and put it in June – and made leap year jump over the moon!
I’m not here to brag, nor here to boast – I can sit on a tombstone and produce baby ghosts!
Well, I can even remember the day I was born – it was the day of that great Miami, Florida storm!
Release yourself!
– Rudy Ray Moore, Petey Wheatstraw (1979)
When the human John died, his soul went back to Africa and his spirit entered the root of the Ipomoea Jalapa plant (a relative of the common Morning Glory). Here he became a powerful ally to spiritual workers the world over, inspiring countless spells of seduction, domination, luck, protection and fortune.
My pistol may snap, my mojo is frail
But I rub my root, my luck will never fail
When I rub my root, my John the conquer root
Aww, you know there ain’t nothin’ she can do
Lord, I rub my John the conquer root
I was accused of murder in the first degree
The judge’s wife cried, let the man go free
I was rubbin’ my root, my John the conquer root
Aww, you know there ain’t nothin’ she can do
Lord, I rub my John the conquer root
Oh, I can get in a game, don’t have a dime,
All I have to do is rub my root, I win every time
When I rub my root, my john the conquer root
Aww, you know there ain’t nothin’ you can do
Lord, I rub my John the conquer root.
– Muddy Waters – “My John the Conquerer Root.”
Whether as a plant spirit or as a folkloric trickster, John has a strong personality and “vibe” which is impossible to miss once you learn to recognize it; equal parts funny, ballsy, wise and practical, John never confronts bullies directly, instead maneuvering his opponents into making fools of themselves.
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High John is BIG spirit… he’s way more than just an ingredient in mojo bags and hoodoo spells. His REAL gift was showing the slaves how to cultivate humor, joy and a sense of inner freedom in the middle of system designed to crush their spirits – that’s what saved them, that’s how they were able to stay human…
And so, is in that spirit that I have assembled this modest offering. May John the Conqueror bless you too!
These special prayers consist of high quality prints reproduced on parchment with the related sacred image. They can be hung or framed This article is in great demand and can be used in rituals and spiritual practices.
The Oration of John the Conqueror shows the rare icon of the saint and the text of the prayer in Italian. It is used in spirit to triumph, win and win. Offer themselves to the Holy purple candles anointed with oil that bears his name.
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No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. – Romans 8:37
More than conquerors.
I have now been a Christian for over two decades, and I have heard this phrase repeatedly. Like a cry of victory, I have heard pastors say, “I am more than a conqueror.” Yet, if I am honest, there have been many times that I would not describe myself as a conqueror. Throughout my life, there are areas I have struggled with, leaving me to feel more like a wounded warrior than a conqueror. From failed relationships to low self-esteem to times of crippling depression, there have been moments when Romans 8:37 felt more like a fairytale than a promise from the Lord. I believe that I am not alone in this. I meet so many people who feel like these moments in the Bible that promise a joyous overcoming aren’t for them.
After years of knowing who God was and believing His word, I started to realize that my existence was trapped between knowing of God’s promises and taking hold of them for myself. I could believe that my friend with cancer could be victorious in her fight. I could trust the Lord with faith that my sister’s relationship would thrive. Yet, when it came to my own life, seeing past the here-and-now, was a struggle.
I am convinced that our faith matters most when we face trials. In other words, it’s easy to have faith when it’s easy to have faith. It’s easy to feel like a conqueror when all is going well. The true test of your trust in God is when challenges come.
However, in Romans 8:37, the word “conqueror” in the Greek means to be preeminently victorious or to have an overwhelming decisive victory. One who is more than a conqueror does not just hope for things to go according to plan, they expect to win (no matter what)! One frustrating circumstance or disappointment wouldn’t count them out! Instead, they can look to the future with hope that God will certainly deliver on their promise of victory.
More and more, I find that every time I feel defeated, I need to lean into this fact. Through Jesus, I am secure, loved, and victorious! I can face sickness with the hope of God’s healing power. I can encounter disappointment with faith that God has a better plan. I can reject every lie of the enemy as I trust in God’s undeniable love for me. Through trusting in His word fully and completely, I can say with confidence that I am more than a conqueror. Of course, I will face trials and times won’t always be easy. Yet, God has proved over and over again that He is in control and He has a plan for my life that is far beyond what I can imagine.
Dear Lord,
I thank you for the victory that is found through you. I ask that you remind me of your promises every time I feel defeated. I trust you in every trial and in every victory! Help me to remember that you are fighting every battle on my behalf and forgive me for any time I haven’t trusted you completely. I trust you completely. I know that I am a conqueror through you, who loves me. There is nothing I will face in this world that will separate me from your love. I rejoice in that today! Please help this be more real to me than any lies my sufferings tell me.
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“Dear Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart! I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose again from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life.