Blessing lives on Earth for as many years as man himself exists. Already at the creation of the world, God blessed his every action. This blessing accompanied the appearance first of the world itself, then of animals, and already further of man. The blessing has been active for thousands of years and can change the fate of each of us at any moment.
What is a blessing
Blessing is the blessing that the word itself brings. The most powerful spiritual action that is taught in verbal or prayer form. Often, ritual actions with hands are added to it. The words are addressed to the blessed, the corresponding grace, protection and help of God are called to him. The one who asks for a blessing recognizes his humility, does not rely on himself, waits for help and hope from God or his mediator. With the words "Bless, father," the one who asks confirms that he recognizes the servant of God, recognizes him, honors him and asks for the opportunity to receive God's grace.
In second place in terms of strength afterchurch blessing is worth parental. The Lord Himself commanded to honor one's parents. In order to consolidate the natural grace-filled power over children, God gave strength to parents (blessing or curse). On the example of the forefathers Abraham, Noah, Jacob and Isaac, we see this from Scripture. Often God controls people through their parents. Humble and intelligent people always honor their father and mother.
Blessing creates and bears fruit
Words of blessing certainly belong to the divine prerogative. But Jesus himself transferred these powers to Christians in the Sermon on the Mount, saying that we need to bless those who curse us, do good to those who hate us, and pray for those who persecute and offend us. In another way, we can say that Christ called us to speak words of blessing not only to those who deserve it, but also to those who curse and hate you. Our world was created by God's word, and everything that happens in our world is also the result of our words. At the beginning of any actions, deeds, human accomplishments, there is a word. And whether the word is good or evil determines the corresponding result.
All words in our world are divided into two fronts - curses or blessings. The Bible says that those who curse will be cursed and those who bless will be blessed. Words of curses, accusations, murmurs come from an evil person, and, passing through him, through his mouth, these words, first of all, defile him. Sometimes it seems to us that words mean nothing, but from what kind of seed we drop, it will turn outfetus. Words of blessing carry kindness and light. Evil statements, condemnations, denials give place to the devil. The fruits will be appropriate - disappointment, tears, insults, losses. Humiliation and the like.
Heals, thanks
We build our future with words. Blessings are those words that give us the opportunity to develop and move on. Blessing others, we give material in the form of words into the hands of God, and he will already prepare a perspective for us. Blessing as a medicine that resists the “viruses” that infect our body and our soul, restores our strength. You can’t slander yourself, claim that supposedly I can’t do anything, I don’t have the funds for this, and the like. Thank the Lord for what you have (he alth, children), and he will increase your we alth.
Gratitude is also a blessing, because it is a sign of humility. And grace descends on the humble. If you thank people for some kind of service, work, thereby acknowledging the fact that you needed them. Saying words of gratitude, you send them words of blessing. What passes through your mouth will come back to you a hundredfold.
Blessing of mother and father
So that the connection of generations never breaks and the tribal energies flow freely, from ancient times there is a rite of blessing. The elders in the family blessed the younger ones. The blessing before the wedding provided the newlyweds with the creation of a strong, friendly family, prosperity in the house, and spiritual compatibility. This rite hadgreat value. It allowed access to those energies that ensure the entire existence of generations. The blessing of the mother at the same time is the power of life, the father is the meaning and reason. Those appeals that are addressed to the Father (both Heavenly and biological) have incredible cosmic power. Mother teaches us about the emotional component of life - how to deal with losses or broken dreams. Do not forget, when opening a new page in your life, ask your mother for blessings. This will ensure your success, because every child is essentially an energetic continuation of his mother. Therefore, she can influence his fate. A father must endow his child with masculine strength and energy - determination, responsibility, determination, optimism, nobility. Generosity and self-discipline. If your relationship with your parents is violated, then all these components are violated in life.
Essence of parents' blessing
A mother's blessing is a protective cocoon that does not allow a child to get into various unpleasant situations, directs his actions in the right direction. Even at great distances, the blessing works. A person who has received parental blessing becomes invulnerable. The rite of blessing helps to hold the thread that binds generations in the family. Parents and grandparents blessed the accomplishment of some deeds, the creation of a family, so the connection of generations was strengthened. If your parents are still alive, turn to them, ask for blessings for yourself, for your children, and you will see how your life will change. It is not necessary to resort to complex rituals. Parental words are enough: “I bless you!”. Immediately with these words there is a click, the connection of generations begins to work. If we lose touch with our roots, we begin to degrade and die. A person who does not have access to the roots of the family is more difficult to adapt in life, it is difficult for him to cope with certain difficult situations.
Priest's blessing
Often in churches you can hear the phrase "I ask for blessings" - this is how parishioners turn to the priest. A priest's blessing has several meanings:
- Greeting. Only those who are equal in rank have the right to shake hands with a priest, all the rest must receive a blessing from him. For this ceremony, it is necessary to fold the palms (the right over the left), accept the blessing hand and kiss it, paying respect to the holy dignity. Only for this! This ceremony has no other significance. A blessing from a priest can be received anywhere, even if he is not in church clothes and not in the temple. But do not disturb an unclothed priest on the street if he does not know you.
- The second meaning of the blessing is parting words, permission, permission for some action. Before any important step, you can also ask the blessing of the priest and kiss his hand.
Other blessings are said during the service. The priest with the words "Peace to all" or "The grace of our Lord" overshadows all parishioners with the sign of the cross. In response, you need to humbly bow your head. There is no need to fold your hands.
When overshadowing with sacred objects, you first need to cross yourself, then bow.
Blessing of Dmitry Donskoy for the Battle of Kulikovo
Words of blessing from the lips of holy people have always been of great importance in Russia. This happened in 1380, before the Battle of Kulikovo, which turned the whole story upside down and became the starting point in the liberation of Russian lands from the Tatar-Mongol yoke. Everyone remembers from history the blessing of Dmitry Donskoy on the Battle of Kulikovo, which he received from the lips of St. Sergius of Radonezh. Before advancing to the battle, the prince went to the elder at the Trinity Monastery. After a meal, which was arranged in the monastery for those who arrived, the Monk blessed Dmitry for the battle, sprinkled him with holy water and sent him with the words “The Lord will be your intercessor. He will defeat the adversaries and glorify you. The Mother of God accompanied the soldiers throughout the battle, the icon inspired and protected the soldiers and their leader. The victory was not easy, but it glorified Dmitry Donskoy for all time.
