The Jesus Prayer in Greek is a book that explores the most popular mantra in Eastern Christianity. It is an excellent introduction to the history, meaning and development of this ancient prayer taken from the New Testament. The book features detailed instructions on how to recite the prayer (including pronunciation and transliteration) as well as inspiration on how to incorporate it into daily life through useful image captions, meditations and prayers.
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The Jesus prayer in Greek
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
Saint Paul, in writing to the Christian community in Thessaloniki (Thessalonica), directs them to “pray without ceasing.” The tradition of unceasing prayer is therefore of obvious Apostolic origin, and has been consistently followed by faithful Christians throughout the history of the Church.
Orthodox Christians practice unceasing prayer by reciting the “Jesus Prayer,” a form of invocation used by those practicing mental prayer, also known as “prayer of the heart.”
The words of the Jesus Prayer most usually said are “Κύριε Ἰησοῦ Χριστέ ἐλέησόν με – Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me.” There are slight variations in the form of the Jesus Prayer, the most common being “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me the sinner.”
To practice unceasing mental prayer as indicated in Holy Scripture, Orthodox Christians repeat the Jesus Prayer constantly and continually, regardless of whatever else they are doing. The purpose of the Jesus Prayer is to be continually united with God trough the unceasing remembrance of His presence and the repeated invocation of His name. By doing so, we will always serve Him and others with the virtues of Christ and the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
A prayer rope is commonly used when saying the Jesus Prayer, either to count the recitation of the Jesus Prayer a fixed number of times or simply as a reminder to repeat it continuously.
The Jesus prayer for beginners
This list of Short Prayers for Beginners will help you get started. I pray they’ll ignite a small fire in your soul and make talking to God a normal part of your daily routine. Talking to him as you would a trusted friend or loving parent is the best way to develop a relationship with him. Once you get to that point, your life will change in amazing ways.
- Prayer Introducing Yourself to God
Dear God, are you there? Do you really know me? I’m [say your name] and I suppose you’re responsible for my existence, so you do already know me. Your creation is amazing and it’s one reason why I think you exist. The intricate and perfect details found in nature couldn’t have happened by accident. I want to get to know you better and I pray you will lead me to you. Amen.
Related Bible Verse 1: Genesis 1:27
So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
Related Bible Verse 2: Genesis 1:21
So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.
- Prayer During Doubt
Dear Heavenly Father, I feel in my heart that you might be real, but my mind fills me with doubt. Please help me find the path to you. My heart longs to know that you’re with me. Open my ears and my eyes for signs of you. I want to feel the love and peace that comes from knowing you. I pray this in Jesus’s name. Amen.
Related Bible Verse: John 20:29
Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
You might enjoy this song. I Am Yours by Casting Crowns.
- Prayer of Thanksgiving
Dear Creator, I believe I exist only because of you and I want to thank you for the gift of life. It isn’t always perfect, but it’s actually very amazing. I’ve been blessed with many wonderful people and things in my life, particularly [state a specific situation you’re thankful for]. I’m eternally grateful for everything you’ve provided for me. With much thanksgiving from your son/daughter [say your name].
Related Bible Verse: Psalm 100:4
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.
Musical song for your inspiration is Scars by I Am They.
- Prayer for Strength
Dear Lord, I’m struggling with [name your struggle]. My heart is weighed down with anxiety, frustration, anger [name your emotions]. Please help me turn this over to you. I can’t fix it. I want to trust you to handle it. Give me the strength to let go and accept the outcome, whatever it may be. I ask this in Jesus’s name. Amen.
Related Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:29
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
You may enjoy Plumb’s song I Need You Now.
- Prayer for Hope
Dear Lord, I’m feeling hopeless and I can’t see a light at the end of my dark tunnel. Please help me. Show me the path back to hope. Walk with me so I don’t feel so alone. Lead me. You are my God and I know you can deliver me. I ask this in the name of your son, Jesus. Amen.
Related Bible Verse: Psalm 25:5
Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
The power of the Jesus prayer
The Jesus Prayer can make mental truths a truth of the heart. It can help those who question and rebel against the authority of Christ as Lord. It can also develop humility through the acknowledgment of sin. All people have a need for mercy, yet not all recognize it.
