The blessing has been living on Earth for as many years as man himself exists. Already at the creation of the world, God blessed every action. This blessing accompanied the appearance of the first of the world itself, then of animals, and then further of man. The blessing is valid for thousands of years and can change the fate of each of us at any time.
What is a blessing?
A blessing is a blessing that the word itself brings. The strongest spiritual action that is taught in verbal or prayer form. Often ritual actions with hands are added to it. Words are addressed to the blessed, the corresponding grace, protection and help of God is called to him. Anyone who asks for blessings, recognizes his humility, does not trust in himself, expects help and hope from God or his mediator. With the words āBless, fatherā, the one who confirms that he recognizes the servant of God, recognizes him, respects him and asks for the opportunity to receive God's grace.
Parental is second in power after church blessing. The Lord himself commanded to honor his parents. To consolidate the natural-gracious authority over the children, God gave strength to the parents (blessing or curse). By the example of the forefathers of Abraham, Noah, James, and Isaac, we see this from the Scriptures. Often, God rules people through parents. Humble and intelligent people always honor their father and mother.
The blessing works and bears fruit
The 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 it is necessary to bless those who curse us, to do good to those who hate us and to pray for those who persecute us and offend us. It could be said differently that Christ called us to say blessings not only to those who deserve it, but also to those who curse and hate you. Our world is created by the word of God, and everything that happens in our world is also the result of our words. At the beginning of any action, deed, human accomplishment is the word. And on whether this word is good or evil, the corresponding result depends.
All words in our world are divided into two fronts - curses or blessings. The Bible says that cursers will be cursed and blessers blessed. The words of curses, accusations, murmurs come from an evil person, and, passing through himself, through his mouth, these words first of all defile himself. Sometimes it seems to us that the words mean nothing, but from what we drop the seed, the result will be fruit. 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
With words we build our future. Blessings are those words that give us the opportunity to develop and move on. By 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 āvirusesā that infect our bodies and our souls restores our strength. You canāt blame yourself, say that Iām supposedly not succeeding, I donāt have the means to do this and the like. Thank the Lord that you have (health, children), and he will increase your wealth.
Gratitude is also a blessing, because it is a sign of humility. And on the humble comes grace. If you thank people for some service, labor, you acknowledge the fact that you needed them. When you say thanks, you send them blessings. What goes through your mouth will come back to you a hundredfold.
The blessing of mother and father
So that the connection between generations never breaks and the generic energies flow freely, a rite of blessing has existed since ancient times. 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 was of great importance. He allowed to gain access to those energies that ensure the entire existence of generations. The blessing of the mother is the power of life, the father - the meaning and reason. Incredible cosmic power is possessed by those appeals addressed to the Father (both Heavenly and biological). Mother teaches us in life the emotional component - how to cope with losses or crumbling dreams. Do not forget, opening a new page in your life, ask your mom for blessings. This will ensure your success, because every child is essentially an energy extension of his mother. Therefore, she can influence his fate. A father must endow his child with masculine strength and energy - determination, responsibility, determination, optimism, and nobility. Generosity and self-discipline. If you have broken relations with your parents, then all these components are broken in life.
The essence of the blessing of parents
Maternal blessing is a protective cocoon that prevents a child from falling into various unpleasant situations, directs his actions in the right direction. Even at great distances, blessing works. A person who has received a parental blessing becomes invulnerable. The rite of blessing helps to hold the thread that binds in the generation of generation. Parents, ancestors blessed to accomplish some things, to create a family, so the connection of generations was strengthened. If your parents are still alive, turn to them, ask for blessings for yourself, for the children, and you will see how your life will change. It is not necessary to resort to complex rituals. Enough parental words: "I bless you!". Immediately with these words, a click occurs, 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 genus is more difficult to adapt in life, it is difficult for him to cope with one or another difficult situation.
Priest's blessing
Often in temples you can hear the phrase "I ask for blessings" - so parishioners turn to the priest. The blessing of a priest has several meanings:
- Greetings . Only peers in a dignity have the right to greet a priest by the hand, everyone else should accept a blessing from him. For this ceremony, it is necessary to fold your palms (right over left), accept a blessing hand and kiss one another, giving reverence to the holy order. Just for that! This ceremony has no other meaning. A priest can be blessed anywhere, even if he is not dressed in church clothes or in a church. But do not disturb an unpaid priest on the street if he is not familiar with you.
- The second meaning of the blessing is parting words, permission, permission for some action. Before any important step, you can also ask for the blessings of the priest and kiss your hand.
Other blessings are pronounced during the service. The priest with the words āPeace be upon allā or āGrace of our Lordā overshadows all parishioners with the sign of the Cross. In response, you need to bow your heads humbly. Hands do not need to be folded.
When overshadowing sacred objects, you first need to cross yourself, then bow.
The blessing of Dmitry Donskoy on 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 history 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 to the Battle of Kulikovo, which he received from the lips of St. Sergius of Radonezh. Before moving forward to the battlefield, the prince went to the old man in the Trinity Monastery. After a meal arranged by the arrivals at the monastery, the Monk blessed Dmitry to the battle, sprinkled him with holy water and sent him with the words āThe Lord will be your intercessor. He will defeat the adversaries and glorify you. ā The Virgin Mary accompanied the soldiers throughout the battle, the icon inspired and protected the soldiers and their leader. The victory was not easy, but glorified Dmitry Donskoy at all times.