Category: Spirituality

Orthodox Christians have practiced the ancient custom of using prayer knots for centuries; they are also referred to as “Chotki.” The knots help with meditation and prayer while also keeping track of the number of prayers recited. Orthodox Christians place a high value on repetition and prayer, and using prayer knots can help you concentrate […]

One of the loveliest phrases from the Psalter is, “I flee unto thee, O Lord”. (Ps. 142:9 LXX / Ps 143:9 KJV) The way I learned the line of the Psalm was in the old Book of Common Prayer where it reads: Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies; for I flee unto thee to […]

The Jesus Prayer or how many call it the Prayer of The Heart: Oh Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner The Jesus Prayer, also known as the ‘prayer of the heart’ is one of the most taught and discussed prayers in the Orthodox Christian Churches. This prayer is said […]

How can we have joy every day in our lives? It could be our most precious experience. Some of you are maybe thinking at this very moment: “You’re talking to me about joy??? I am so depressed and discouraged! In what way can I have joy?!!!” Well, the Word of God tells us that the […]

Ask, Seek, Knock | What Jesus Said In Matthew chapter 7 verse 7, the Lord Jesus Christ said ‘Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.’ This is in reference to what ought men should behave before God in prayer. The Lord Jesus […]

As believers, very often we face great trials in life. In moments like these, we are tempted to think that God has forgotten about us. He seems to be so far away. It doesn’t matter what our problems are, whether it is a terrible illness, a big obstacle or some unsuccessful relationship. Some of us […]

In John 8:12, Jesus said “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life”. Jesus uttered these words after saving a sinful woman caught in adultery. The Scribes and Pharisees wanted to test how Jesus would react in such a situation so […]

To Worship God is one of the most important acts in Christian life. It is vital for us to understand how to worship Him in the right way. First of all, what is worship? It is an act of adoration. A person worshipping God gives thanks for everything that He has done. And, what is […]

How to pray like Jesus Jesus’ teaching about praying and not giving up Prayer is one of the most essential elements of the Christian life. Our Lord Jesus Christ exemplifies its significance by modelling a life of prayer. He starts His day with prayer and ends it with prayer. We can see Him sneaking out […]

How to Pray? Many people wish to have an effective prayer. They want God to hear their prayers and to respond. But before we understand how to have an effective prayer, we have to learn what it really is. Let’s take a look at the Word of God. We read in James 4:2-3: You are […]