Seven prayer stops during the day
God’s Word says: “Seven times a day…” (Ps 119:164). Both the Old- and New-Testament Tradition present a daily prayer rhythm. This rhythm was kept by St Paul and the Apostles. Similarly, St Basil emphasized the need for moments of prayer throughout the day in the life of every Christian. Unfortunately, nowadays Christians do not have the daily rhythm of communion with God.
Why stop seven times? The number seven is symbolic but it is good to take it practically. Above all, we stop to avoid acting on our own, because when a person does not stop to be mindful of God’s presence, they act only on their feelings and reason, which are not always in harmony with God’s will.
Actual Word of Life – Rom 5:8 (5/7/2026 – 19/7/2026)
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us,
in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
God’s Word says: “Seven times a day…” (Ps 119:164). Both the Old- and New-Testament Tradition present a daily prayer rhythm. This rhythm was kept by St Paul and the Apostles. Similarly, St Basil emphasized the need for moments of prayer throughout the day in the life of every Christian. Unfortunately, nowadays Christians do not have the daily rhythm of communion with God.
Why stop seven times? The number seven is symbolic but it is good to take it practically. Above all, we stop to avoid acting on our own, because when a person does not stop to be mindful of God’s presence, they act only on their feelings and reason, which are not always in harmony with God’s will.
+ In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Ephphatha!
I am self-willed and selfish; I do not seek God’s will, but my own.
I am a hedonist; I seek pleasure even at the cost of sin.
I am a critic; I condemn others, yet I do not see my own guilt, nor do I want to admit it.
The hidden metastasis of original sin’s impact and my lack of repentance are dragging my soul towards eternal damnation.
Marana tha! Come, Jesus!
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, have mercy on me, a sinner! (5x)
Shema Israel! You shall love God!
Jesus, my God, I love You with all my heart, with all my soul, and with all my strength. Now I lose my soul for Your sake and the Gospel’s.
The Word of life:
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Rom. 5:8) (3×) (changes every two weeks)
Amen.
PRAYER IN URGENT NEED
It involves seven days of prayer. In case of a very serious problem the prayer can be said repeatedly for seven weeks. The Holy Spirit descended on the fiftieth day. The fiftieth year was the year of the Lord’s favour. “Whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you.” (Jn 16:23)
