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The Jesus Prayer: Early Christians discovered that repeating a simple prayer could quiet the mind and draw the heart into God’s presence.
Jerome Chandler
September 02, 2025
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The Jesus Prayer
Early Christians discovered that repeating a simple prayer could quiet the mind and draw the heart into God’s presence. This became known as the Jesus Prayer:
“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me.”
It is short, but it carries the weight of the gospel — confession, faith, and trust in God’s mercy.
Why It Matters Today
Hesychastic prayer (prayer for inner stillness) isn’t just ancient history. Modern psychology shows that repeating short, meaningful phrases can calm the nervous system, lower anxiety, and increase focus. Think of it as prayerful mindfulness.
As 1 Thessalonians 5:17 reminds us, “Pray without ceasing.” The Jesus Prayer makes that possible in daily life, between emails, during commutes, or while walking.
How to Begin
Find a quiet space — even for 5 minutes.
Inhale: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God…”
Exhale: “…have mercy on me.”
Repeat gently until your breathing and prayer move together.
A Practice for the Whole Day
This isn’t about forcing silence. It’s about letting God’s presence fill ordinary moments. Over time, the Jesus Prayer shifts the heart, reduces stress, and creates a steady awareness of God’s mercy.
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