UNWANTED THOUGHTS IN PRAYER

[@FatherSpyridonROCOR]

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[@FatherSpyridonROCOR]

@@ZonCasTer22 so true, thank you friend

[@tntcc8224]

Father Spyridon, I love the work that God does through you. I would like guidance on some things, and there is no parish near enough for my family to attend. If there is any way to contact you, (I know you are incredibly busy) I would love to speak with you. I am not Orthodox, but conversion is my ultimate goal for my family and I.

[@nomansland05]

FrSpyridon I΄ve been watching your videos for a long time now. I have a question somehow irrelevant. If its possible I want to know what kind of equipment you use to create your videos. (microphone, camera etc).

[@TheActualCorrectOpinion]

@@FatherSpyridonROCOR I just wanted to say that I would have never converted without you. I was baptized into the Orthodox Church two months ago, on April the 27th, and you were part of why I converted a long time ago. I saw you on KZbin when I was a truth seeker, who did not subscribe to a specific religion even though I knew one of them must be correct, and started watching your videos. I loved them and they helped me through my life despite the fact I was not yet Christian. But one of your videos, the one about Satanic attacks, inspired me to learn more about Orthodox Christianity. As I was studying the theology of Orthodox Christianity one KZbin, I found a book about the life of Saint Paisios. I read it as I continued studying Orthodox Christianity and that's when I decided that Orthodox Christianity was the truth. Nearly a year later, I was baptized into the Church. You were essential for my conversion to the faith so I definitely owe you a lot for that. Thank you, Father.

[@FatherSpyridonROCOR]

@@TheActualCorrectOpinion I celebrate with you over your reception into Christ’s Church, and I am grateful to know I may have played a small part in it. God bless you.

[@Hewakurdo]

Thank you father .I live in iraq its hard for me but by the grace of god i live , Lord Jesus christ have mercy on us all we all are sinners .

[@KassandraFuria13]

May the Lord protect and bless you.

[@thomasfarley6052]

Praying for your safety my brother, God bless you

[@J2daRocc]

Your a very strong brother in Christ stay strong out there 💪🏼🌍❤️

[@South3West77]

God called out Abraham to serve him and create a group of people to serve God. And he was from the land that is now called modern-day Iraq 🇮🇶 blessings in the Risen Christ Jesus 🔥 🙏

[@TheTroller_]

Amen. May He have mercy upon us, dirty and filthy sinners...

[@jathanbuczek3638]

Father forgive me for losing sight of You and filling my life with many idols of distraction.

[@Bubby-rc2os]

Oh, Father, forgive me also....so many idols and distractions

[@TheTroller_]

Lord Jesus Christ, Son and Word of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

[@AddisenWentz]

I’m sorry but the sincere and beautiful prayer mixed with the troll face will never not be funny.

[@mollyporium5086]

@@AddisenWentzI was thinking the same thing lol

[@Bluettes-cm7wo]

@@mollyporium5086 There seems to be quite an uptick in the demonic manifestations lately.

[@Hye4Life.]

@@AddisenWentz even the troll is Christian!

[@ClaudioFr9]

Amen🙏🏾

[@rasheedahdaniels4653]

I'm protestant, this is the best advice I've heard on distractions in prayer. Thank you! May the Lord be merciful to me; a sinner.

[@bartididthat]

I am as well but I feel like the Fathers in Christian Orthodox are the most wise and understanding of spirituality and the soul. Never have I ever heard a protestant or Catholic speak like they do.

[@heraclesreborne6321]

…so be baptized in THE CHURCH guys..give yourselves this gift that will allow you be in the grace of our Lord..!

[@solocreaterc9315]

Me as well, the Holy Spirit as agreeing with that. I can feel it

[@daneharshman8275]

@@bartididthatthis is why I want to convert to Christian Orthodox, I grew up non denominational and loved my brothers and sisters but it’s too secular anymore. The talk, the way the church wants to mimic certain secular things, I now know what I was missing out on - the sacred holiness a church holds.

[@rayhanakram9912]

​@@daneharshman8275 I'm prot but I'm very pluralistic when it comes to catholic and orthodoxy but it's hard because I either need to buy into the papacy or the denial of the folioque, I'm more likely to convert to catholic mainly because of the folioque but also because I don't have any local orthodox churches

[@ChistosAnesti]

Met him today, What an amazing man

[@liamstallings1204]

Where did you see him?

[@liamstallings1204]

What counrty

[@mysterytruth7271]

@@liamstallings1204 he serves in rocor in England according to Google

[@Melancholian]

​@@liamstallings1204 england probably

[@PromainShow]

What country??

[@PituGuli987]

May Jesus Christ bless you all

[@caderiddle5996]

And you brother

[@Melkspuiter3000]

May he bless you brother

[@Abineetbluestar]

Jesus is king ✝️

[@Abineetbluestar]

@Gigi-ho2qkisn’t Catholicism and orthodoxy the same but one believes in a pope and the other doesn’t?

[@Fathertakemeaway]

Amen!

[@greensoldier2142]

​@@Abineetbluestarthat, and the fact that a lot of their(Catholics) theological beliefs are different. The entire ethos is different as well.

[@haydeen6535]

@@AbineetbluestarWe are completely different. Protestants and Catholics are closer than Catholics and Orthodox.

[@Bluettes-cm7wo]

Jesus is Altogether Lovely. His Name is Wonderful and His Blood saves to the uttermost. Choose Life.

[@Fein528]

Such an important topic. Also important to pray even if you are unsure what to say, remember, prayer doesn’t have to be a formal speech or an essay. Like a loving parent, God would rather you chat inarticulate gibberish and to acknowledge Him than to not acknowledge or talk to Him at all. ☦️

[@thomasfarley6052]

You are absolutely correct brother, thank you for uplifting comment.

[@uncagedzebra6941]

Very true. Jesus says that our prayers must not be too long for pagans believe that they will be heard because of their many words, but God all mighty already knows what we want and need before we ask Him.

[@nicechock]

​​@@uncagedzebra6941much easier to keep it short. The prayer should be clear though and no gibberish and directed to the Father. As father Spyridon said we must remember the seriousness of who we are adressing with our prayers.

[@jamesbancroft2467]

I so often feel like my prayer won’t do anything because it’s just the words, I know that’s wrong but

[@thomasfarley6052]

@@jamesbancroft2467 Friend the Lord knows your needs and words before you ask them. Dont worry about your words, just cry out to the Lord. Not praying won't do much, but praying shows God that you care.Just start with short prayer andd go from there. I am praying for you now.

[@antonkirani2758]

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Thank you for your words Father.

[@smnsmts1916]

Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner.

[@nicolasuribestanko]

Dear Father Spyridon.... Thank you for your words of advice. Unwanted thoughts have plagued me since childhood. Reading the Philokalia has given me much comfort. Regarding unwanted thoughts, Abba Moses replied to Germanos: 'It is impossible for the mind not to be troubled by these thoughts. But if we exert ourselves it is within our power either to accept them and give them our attention, or to expel them. Their coming is not within our power to control, but their expulsion is."

[@andreaslaugh2487]

I think it was St. Paisios who said to swat them away like flies!

[@JakeW100]

I have been fasting and praying with Jesus alone the past 3 days and have received what I needed and thank him for that. It has been very difficult but can do anything through Christ!!!

[@stephaniedegange2737]

very nice to hear...

[@GratefulHeart917]

My iPhone has become my biggest distraction! I woke up so angry at the grief & heartbreak it has brought me that the thought of throwing it against the wall crossed my mind. 😭

[@maverick7215]

Listening to Father Spyridons word of wisdom is soothing to the soul. He is a true man of God. May God bless him.

[@danielswanepoel9931]

Thank you Father.

[@imaginativeinfo]

I trust you Lord. Forgive me of my sins, and help me to focus on you each and every day! Thank you Lord!

[@AlexLawable]

There is a prayer in Russian prayer book for someone suffering from distraction, inattention, carelessness in prayer (my translation): "Lord, gather my scattered mind and cleanse my frozen heart, like Peter giving me repentance, like a tax collector lamentation, like a harlot's tears, yes, I call You with a great voice, o Lord, save me, for You are the One Compassionate and Lover of Man."

[@Bronasaxon]

Thanks, I will use this.

[@ForeverArab7994]

Thank you father. I have been going to an Orthodox Church for 3 weeks now. I was raised Protestant. But through your teachings, and that of the Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, I have come to find that I was missing alot from my faith. Orthodoxy is truth, not a denomination. How could it be? Being as she is older than that of the Roman Catholic Church. For she is the Church, the true Church of Christ. Amen.

[@sammyog3475]

Beware of Bishop Mari Mari he is a Nestorian.

[@faith081356]

Thank you Father. This topic is one that I needed to hear. The Holy Spirit definitely has moved you to give us this message at this time! May God bless us all in our walk in faith to get closer to Him.

[@djxotic5168]

You're right, the basic thoughts do tend to overflow, but other times the enemy truly tries to put real negative evil unwanted thoughts into our minds during prayer as well, I need to focus on God more so I can not allow the enemy to put such thoughts into my mind,

[@thomasfarley6052]

I concur brother, the thoughts that come to me when i pray are straight from hell. It is a constant battle.

[@imao7429]

It's So true enemy does

[@CharlieGeez-qu8md]

Please Pray for me. And Jesus, right now i juat want to say, I repent. Please forgive me, a sinner. Amen. I pray this for eveeyone also🙏❤❤

[@Struggle_for_Christ]

The seriousness of christ is something ive been struggling with , may he humble us all and bring us struggle to develop qnd grow us remember all we have is a gift, we dont deserve him and its about him

[@Bob.W.]

For the bad intruding thoughts I go right to the Jesus prayer. Thanks.

[@MadamHedge]

me too

[@clintpot8521]

thoughts --> words --> actions --> habits --> lifestyle --> character --> destiny be aware of your thoughts, for over time, they become your destiny

[@WORKOUTSOLUTIONS]

❤✝ CHRIST IS RISEN ✝❤ ❤💪🙏✝ GOD BE WITH US AGAINST EVIL AND TEMPTATIONS ✝🙏⛪🕊

[@hummingbirdee9389]

VIVA CHRISTO REY !!! ✝️⚓❤️🙏

[@nosferatu5872]

Father Spyridion . I thank you . Ive been dugesting your words for many months now but 2 months ago my mother was un*alived by her fiancé . Your words mean a lot to me and you have helped me keep my head afloat . I still have much to learn . Especially about forgiveness . I am seriously thinking of going to my local orthodox church on sunday , I believe I will go when I am ready . I long for a feeling of community . I will blossom .

[@emmadumais2337]

I’m Roman Catholic, but I love Father’s videos. May God bless you, praised to Jesus Christ!

[@darkroom5534]

Thank you father for all you do. You’ve brought me closer to God and I’m forever grateful.

[@sullifiedd]

This was very humbling for me. Opened my eyes to my own worldly self. Thank you Father.

[@kilianweber8368]

Thankyou I’m not orthodox but u have words like no other

[@laceygreenwood]

Thank you, Fr Spyridon! Your counsel is such a blessing. I am glad God has granted you health and recovery from your surgery so you continue to help us who are struggling! ☦God be with you.

[@nicholasdemato1718]

Very much looking forward to this ❤ ☦️

[@jordanarcos391]

This is something I've struggled with since childhood. It made me think I was destined for hell. I'm glad I'm not the only one. Thank you for this video

[@kellybrown7671]

Thank you, Father. I have been having problems in this area. Thank you for your teaching. God bless the remainder of your week.

[@GodsHerosGodsHeros]

Good man my teacher for maybe the last 10 years . My whole life in USA 40 years haven’t found anyone with more knowledge or wisdom he is a modern saint to me

[@judorican973]

Lord Jesus Christ son of God have mercy on me a Sinner 🙏🏿☦️

[@coltonmorrison4616]

You're teachings are so powerful, I have never heard or seen anyone on KZbin teach as powerful of a message as you have done, and continue to do. God bless you and keep you.

[@ChristoJP]

Thank you for this message!

[@yonastesfai1615]

The devil truly doesn’t have to do much to get us distracted anymore. I think most people feel trapped in their own lives. Everything we’re surrounded with. Even thought we want to be better and just focus on Him, it seems impossible at times. But I guess that’s the struggle, not an excuse but our test.

[@SpookyOwl23]

Looking forward to hearing how to manage a common form of spiritual warfare.

[@old_gaffer]

Get yourself a copy of Unseen Warfare by St. Nicodemus the Hagiorite. And try to be humble in all things.

[@rokitman5753]

Michael Heizer also wrote a book titled The unseen realm

[@old_gaffer]

@@rokitman5753 going with the Saints is much safer.

[@Mindreadrr]

Even just during this video, I found my thoughts wandering as usual. But for anyone reading this who is curious how to PAY ATTENTION = recite the words you hear coming from Fr. Spyridon’s mouth. Say them in your head and you will remain focused. God Bless.

[@EsotericPenguin]

Unseen Warfare edited by St. Theophan the Recluse.

[@Zebracat5]

Distractions in Life,and in Prayer shuts the Doors of progress. Good Message Father Spyridon. I find that there are less distractions when I stand in Prayer,and to meditate on readings from St Issac the Syrian or the Philokalia. The Ascetical Homilies are very useful to help me get past those hurdles that seem to be impossible to cross ,and make Spiritual progress possible. Thank you Father Spyridon.

[@NotBlandBlandina]

This was very timely, I’ve been struggling with just this recently. Lord have mercy on me a sinner

[@dante666jt]

Dear Father Spyridon, i hope your health is fine now! Its great to see you back!

[@RichardKolbekSr]

Father Spyridon - You hit the nail on the head with this video - God Bless You Father!

[@redcoatcallum9550]

I was crying out for a video like this, and coincidentally, it appeared to me, or maybe it was a coincidence after all. I'm currently on a long summer break, and although I have done some enjoyable things, most days are the same. I get up, watch KZbin, eat, sleep, and repeat. This cycle makes me feel depressed and pessimistic because I am in a constant timeloop. I pray to the Lord often, but I pray as if he is a magic genie who will solve all my problems with a click of his gracious fingers, but I know this is not the right way to pray. I know I must help myself before God helps me, so I pray now that the Lord may guide me on the right path. Thanks for making this video, Father. I was on a bit of a ramble there, but I had to get it off my chest.

[@harrietl2869]

JESUS CHRIST HAVE MERCY ON US ALL ❤ I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL ❤ THANKS FATHER AND GOD BLESS❤

[@meld1343]

Thank you, Father Spyridon. i've been a long time follower and your thoughtful advice about prayer has been uplifting to me.

[@accesstotheredcarpet]

Every time unwanted thoughts sneak up on me, I immediately pray and call on God to rebuke those sneaking thoughts. Because I know for a fact that did not come from me. I did not consent those thoughts. Prayer works and truly effective for every Christian to do.

[@garylee12345]

This is my biggest struggle. You hot a cord with me & my ears perked up to listen to this. These thoughts enter my mind that is truly not me at all. Its almost as if an outside force is inserting thoughts into my mind.

[@TheBratscin1]

I needed this video, thank you so much!

[@thomasfarley6052]

Bless you Father , thank you for your comforting words.

[@NJP9036]

Thank you Fr. Spyridon. Very good advice on how to avoid prelest.

[@johnridgeway6718]

Thank you. Exactly on time. Amen

[@DanielFischer95]

Repent from sins and the holy Spirit will cleanse your thoughts.

[@gemschaeffer7291]

Amen 🙏 all glory be to our lord Jesus Christ...Lord I love you and long to have you in my life

[@Christisthetruce]

Cant wait for this one fr

[@Mr89db]

I love the intro atmosphere and the message , thank you Father Spyridon👏🌻🌱🙏

[@Stechino]

Thank you as always Father

[@moonbleu8858]

Thank you, Father! I needed to hear this. Please extend prayers for Terpsehore M. May God continue to bless and protect her. Amen! 💝🙏🏼

[@777ahava]

My husband is not a believer and we’ve been married 11 years, he really struggles, I try to be patient, I’ve thought of leaving but thinking ahead and constant prayer for him, me and our marriage- I could never give up on him.

[@Jeremy-bi5gl]

Thank you so much for this powerful message. God bless you 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@lookoutted6888]

God bless you farther this video has brought me peace

[@russprater2521]

Have mercy on me Lord a sinner of sinners. I regret my life has not brought you glory and I chased the things of this world. It was all futility. You my Lord and Father are everything to me. Who am I that you are mindful of me , a worm???

[@karelleet]

Thank you for always teaching me to improve ways to connect with and honor god

[@JeffreyBlessedYT]

I appreciate these videos, keep spreading the word of God my generation needs it.

[@rogerz3374]

A Wonderful reminder Father Spyridon. So many nuggets 🙏

[@streamcake3493]

Thank you Lord Jesus that you make me see this video. You know my heart Lord and what I truly need 🙏❤ and Thank you father Spyridon for this and all videos

[@hendersonshuntinglodge1207]

Very practical advice from the Church Fathers

[@andrehaave]

Thank you Jesus! God bless you all! Love wipes our all fear and anger! I love you Lord Jesus! ❤️

[@yoffe4543]

7:43 this part spoke straight into my soul. Father God has blessed you with such a powerful wisdom and im greatfull that i found you on the internet.

[@yn3401]

Thank you father

[@truxoxo_HEA7EN11]

Even though the demons are outside of God kingdom they still fall to his Love and Law ! Praise be to him!

[@HarrowedFromHades]

When I was beginning in prayer, I began to feel mental bombardments that never occurred so fervently when I engaged in any other activities. The demons have a deep disdain for prayer and shrivel when man communes with their Father. As I prayed more, their power over my mind dwindled, and I have grown spiritually since. May we glorify God and may we pray ceaselessly as the saints urge us to. Glory to God ☦︎

[@sm3756]

Thank you Father🙏

[@Tortuga-x8m]

Salute to the Kingdom! ✝️💪🏽👊🏽

[@patodwyer721]

Thank you Fr.Spyridon for your Wisdom and Guidance

[@andrianakakke6921]

Thank u so much i needed this God talked to me through it All glory to God, God bless yall

[@jcrossover600]

Thanks father, video came to me at a great time. God bless

[@Naturedaybyday]

Son of God have mercy on me.

[@charlieross6586]

Many of my prayers throughout the years have been interrupted by thoughts of guilt, sex, cheat and shame I wish to be able to dedicate my mind to the Lord but I wish to be free of these sins that plague me.

[@victorymuleme3612]

Thank you Father Spyridon

[@diannelewis2657]

Thank you for the faithfulness😊

[@JakeW100]

I have recently given up PMO with the help of god and love him for that. The devil is very upset with that and is attacking me in my dreams with nocturnal emissions and as I become stronger through Christ I am being attacked by stronger evils. I will prevail through the strength of Christ and continue following his word fighting off these attacks. It makes me laugh almost how hard he is trying to get to me to fall and I say NO!!!!!

[@priestxman]

Thank you Father. Very timely. Every Blessing.

[@robertfriedrich4774]

Thank you Father- what a gifted clear speaker you are in your blessed surroundings.

[@blabbergasted4380]

Amen. Thank God for his grace. What a blessing!

[@mk3ferret]

Thank you father Spyridon for this message

[@dalebrown6460]

That's why we have faith and trust in God almighty! He knows our hearts and he knows about thought police as well. Have a nice day. You will receive your rewards in it's time just as we all!

[@davidallan2829]

Thank you! God bless

[@ekaterinavasilevna5619]

Thank you very much for arising this important question, father. I have had this problem since long ago. It is very hard for me to concentrate when praying, but I hope God will help me overcome this sin! 🙏

[@DiceDecides]

it's so true that sin drags us into a place outside our control. Refusing a sinful thought is easy but if you entertain it then it will grab and drag you into a pit of despair which is really hard to get out of, avoid it at all costs.

[@bluemoon-pm5hv]

Lord Yeshua Son of God have mercy on me a sinner 🙏✌️❤️blessings to all

[@olgapedinski6115]

Thank you Fr Spiridon

[@petedavies6457]

Thank you Father Syridon))

[@jeremyfarina6585]

Thank you for your presence and your message. May God Be In You And Peace Be Within You✨💓👑💓✨

[@Bobby.truthsayer.1956]

Sounds just like Jesus in Matthew 6:24. May God grant us the ability to work for what we need on the earth AND in the Heavenly realm, always putting God first. It’s so hard in these final days! May we be found perfect in the last time.

[@charlesmacpherson1591]

Lord, please purify my mind, so that everything that I think, do and say is pleasing in your sight.

[@OrthodoxLoner]

“Our thoughts determine our whole life. If our thoughts are destructive, we will have no peace. If they are quiet, meek, and simple, our life will be the same, and we will have peace within us. It will radiate from us and influence all beings around us.” - Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica