Get rid of all the thoughts and images in your head and clear your mind. Put your mind into the words. Read slower as well, because it helps to get rid of any thoughts once they come, as well as putting, as I said, your mind into the words. Sometimes, if you know prayers by heart, it is easier if you close your eyes. Sometimes the old rite tradition of crossing your arms also helps. Anyway I am the last person that should be giving advices, but none of these are my words. I suggest you getting a book by St. Ignatius Brianchaninov \"On Jesus Prayer\", which you can find on Amazon.
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i am really not big on words but i do want to thank everybody for their time and advise. i do have alot of work ahead of me on my way to become a better christian. i really enjoy reading everyones thoughts and oppinions on this subject. i know that there is not really one specific thing that i can do that will make it perfect but every advise helps to get closer to a better life in Christ so please continue to respond.
God bless you all
with love,
vera
I\'always been orthodox but just about 1 year ago have I stated to (try to) live the faith and try to walk in the narrow path but I find it very hard to find the balance between this world and the faith. It seems like the two dont go together. Im confused.. I feel like if I would really live by Gods Word only I would have to detach myself from this world but since i live in it, i can not do that. How can i truly live a christian life in this world?
Or, am I the only one who feels that way? Does anyone else struggle with that? If so, how do you deal with that?
Your sister in Christ,
Vera
i think it just depends on what church you go to. here in america i go to a antiochian orthodox church and when my husband,former methodist, joined the church he was just christmated but back in the russian orthodox church (in germany) everybody who wanted to become orthodox had to be baptized even catholics. i think that it depends on what church you go to some are very strict and some are more liberal. but im not an expert on this topic i just wanted to share my experience.