We know that they associated it with women, just as Eir herself gave specific help to Norse women in her aspect of handmaiden to Menglod. Right now, I choose to rest in You. I believe you when you say that you wash us whiter than snow. Dont let him win! PRAYER TO EIRHail Eir!With loving ears, pleasehear this prayer. Home I give praise to you so that you may have the strength I thank you for all you do and have done for me I ask you to keep my family and loved ones healthy. Help me start fresh right now to make choices that honor you. Title ]. Although not a central character in any of the sagas or poems, it is likely that Eir was a popular goddess, particularly among women. to be patient and hopeful. In Christs Name, Amen. All I ask you to do, is to agree with me as I pray, and together we will seek our Heavenly Father. And stand firm in the gales. And so much more. Thank you for your peace, Lord and thank you that we can come to you and you meet us right where we are.In your name we pray, Jesus, amen." Poems:Classical ~ Renee Davis, Dear Lord, help me - every single morning - to find faith in the midst of the chaos. Nornoriel.dreamwidth.org, Back About & FAQ The Valkyries also had healing powers often used on the battlefield. From the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda to Skaldic poetry and runic inscriptions, there are clues to the existence of this wise and beneficent being. Hail Eir, Greatest Physician. Inspire the one whom I pray for We can consider her to be all three. This fascinating goddess presents us with more mysteries than conclusions. Eir has the distinction of being third on this list and it describes her as an extremely good physician. Our crying out to you seems to go unanswered. Forgive me for not living in faith, and help me from this moment on to live with bold confidence in You. Scholars concluded that the lays known as the Gragaldr and the Fjlsvinnsml when put together formed one cohesive whole. Your email address will not be published. I am sorry for the words I have spoken in anger or in gossip. "I pray that despite the difficulty surrounding us that we can stand firm in our faith. Author ] [ This is a different situation from making decisions about a longer, slower death from illness; Eirs job is to make the snap decision in the moment between life and sudden death as the body lies bleeding out from the blow. Healer of the Gods. NOTE: This prayer is a thanks for all she has done for you, not a request for healing. Poems:Classical I ask you to inspire the doctors ~ Sharon Glasgow, Lord, thank You that in Christ, I'm chosen, holy and dearly loved. Hail Eir, Greatest Physician!. I ask you to grant me that strength for myself. The author lists her as one of the helpers of the giantess Mengl. You who are my Comforter in sorrow, my heart is faint within me (Jeremiah 8:18). Svipdag spake:Now answer me, Fjolsvith, the question I ask,For now, the truth would I know:What maidens are they that at Mengloths kneesAre sitting so gladly together?Fjolsvith spake:Hlif is one named, Hlifthrasa another,Thjothvara call they the third;Bjort and Bleik, Blith and Frith,Eir and Aurbotha. Thank you for taking away my fears and worries, the what-ifs, and reminding me that my help comes from You. A Prayer for Serving Others With Joy. I really need the strength . In the lore, it is stated that annual blts where offered to these maidens atop Lyfjaberg to keep all sickness and pestilence away from the community for the year to come. Visit our most popular prayers if you are wondering how topray or what to pray. Help me be a good steward and to sow wisely. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.". In skaldic poetry she is depicted as a companion to another handmaiden, Vr, goddess of wedding vows and legislation that benefits women and families. Valkyries?) The Vikings did not structure their belief as a system of theology. Help me to protect those I love by loving them. Father God, my heart is filled with chaos and confusion. And as I do, I pray that I will draw nearer and nearer to You, and that my faith will multiply exponentially as I understand in new, deeper ways that You are everything I ever hoped You would be. Give us peace in Your goodness toward our children and your love for us. ~ Sarah Coleman, Lord, I release my children to Your care and protection, and I relinquish my will for them in favor of Your will. Required fields are marked *. Modern-day followers of satr hold Eir in high regard and call upon her for help in all healing and childbirth endeavors. I praise You, Father, because in You, I can be set free from the grief, as your word assures, So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed (John 8:36). So a crazy thing happened while on duty last night. As a healer is one of the greatest in all the 9 realms. ~ Mary Southerland, Lord, help me not to lean on my own understanding but in everything acknowledge You so that You can direct my words, thoughts and actions. Scriptures to Show How Important Grandparents Are. Assist me, Great Healer, in walking in mindfulnessand kindness. Which color candle would work best for an offering to Eir? The Northern Tradition", Back Physician of the Gods,the Merciful One.I ask you to speed medical healing,to speed the recoveryof illness or injury.I ask you to inspire the doctorsto do no harm,and to do well in treating the one whom I pray for.Inspire the doctors to have mercy,as you have mercy.Inspire the one whom I pray forto be patient and hopeful.Hail Eir,Greatest Physician. Hail Eir!With loving ears, pleasehear this prayer.To scorch out fluand reknit bone.With healing flow,please fill my home.Mind, lend strengthand self-hate, quell.In soul, mind, and body;Please, Eir, make me well.Hail!norsegodcallsRequested by Anon. There she is said to attend to a particularly compassionate, kind jtnar who was called upon for healing possibly Mengl again. They do not have to be present for you to do this ritual. Physician of the Gods,the Merciful One.I ask you to speed medical healing,to speed the recoveryof illness or injury.I ask you to inspire the doctorsto do no harm,and to do well in treating the one whom I pray for.Inspire the doctors to have mercy,as you have mercy.Inspire the one whom I pray forto be patient and hopeful.Hail Eir,Greatest Physician. In Jesus Name, Amen. From the time we found him to the paramedics arriving on scene, we did chest compressions. Terms of Indeed, one translation of the name Eir is helper. Her devotees may have invoked her more frequently for practical purposes more those of the many more famous deities in the pantheon. Do not let me wound by inadvertent word or deed; Rather allow me to see clearly the right course of action. I am weak, I know You will be strong. The first of these is in chapter 35 of the Prose Edda in the Gylfaginning. She is sometimes compared to the Greek goddess Hygieia. Father, today I ask forgiveness of all the negative and harmful words I have spoken about myself. Inspire the doctors to have mercy, as you have mercy. From: "Exploring Forgive me for focusing on anything or anyone but You. I give praise to you so that you may have the strength I thank you for all you do and have done for me I ask you to keep my family and loved ones healthy. This creates some confusion as to her ancestry. With healing flow, please fill my home. Eir and the other eight maidens live there with her in an enclosure surrounded by fire. At the end of the string is a pendant, a symbol representing the realm of the goddess: a flower, a reminder of the natural world from which so much good may be gained.This piece is a smaller, lighter, The authors argue that the first line means women make me miserable and the second is that women often take a lot of sleep from me. What then are we to make of these inconsistencies in descriptions of Eir from none less than Snorri Sturlusson himself? It is disturbing to some to see her listed among the handmaidens of Mengloth, a Jotun goddess. Download our free PDF of calming Prayers for When You Can't Sleep. As a Valkyrie, she might have at one time been human, but again we know nothing of this.

Healing herbs, home remedies, and folk medicine. I ask you to inspire the doctors to do no harm, and to do well in treating the one whom I pray for. Title ]. to : [ by They are helper deities to Odin and in her aspect as a maiden to the jotunn healer Menglod, Eir also plays the role of assistant. There is a tenuous reference to Eir as a Norn, but the evidence is weak. Prayer to Eir for Healing Eir, greatest of healers, Let me be healthy and hale Let me be well and whole Let me be fine and() Continue reading Share this: Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Poems:Byothers Where two or more are gathered there You'll be in the midst of us and anything we agree upon as touching You will surely do. The Gods and Goddesses of the Nordic Mythos Prose Poems . Eir, greatest of healers, Light the candle and say: Physician of the Gods, the Merciful One.I ask you to speed medical healing, to speed the recovery of a person you overlooked be born(insert the name of the person here).I ask you to inspire the doctors to do no harm, and to do well in treating the one whom I pray for.Inspire the doctors to have mercy, as you have mercy.Their loved ones need your help, magic, skill, and healing.Inspire (Name of person) whom I pray for to be patient and hopeful.Hail Eir, Greatest Physician!. Right now, I declare that You are my only Hope. ~ Gwen Smith. In order to make an offering to Eir for the sick or wounded person in your life, first pour yourself a horn (or glass) of mead or other beverage and say: Eir, goddess of healing, hail!Goddess of mercy, hail!Handmaiden of Frigga, hail!Odins Valkyrie and she who is considered the best leech, hail!. Eir Aoi (Japanese: , Hepburn: Aoi Eiru, born November 30, 1988) is a Japanese singer from Sapporo, Hokkaido, signed to Sacra Music.After being discovered through the Japanese video sharing website Niconico, Aoi made her major debut in 2011 with the release of her first single "Memoria", whose title track was used as the first ending theme to the 2011 anime television series . With loving ears, please hear this prayer. The Latest. If you or someone else is going in for surgery and you want to make sure that you or they do well, light a candle for Eir and then go to the Offerings page and make an offering. Flow through me, bringing wholeness, health, andunderstanding. She is attested to in the Prose Edda, the Poetic Edda, and Svipdagsmal. To scorch out fluand reknit bone.With healing flow,please fill my home. The second reference comes in chapter 75 of the Skldskaparml where the author includes her in a list of Valkyrie. The two of them are invoked for healing together. ga('send', 'pageview');

Hail! I just wanted to share my story and say that they are listening to us and that I feel we're not alone.. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. It is more likely that Eir is an Aesir goddess or a Valkyrie. ~ Rick Warren, Lord, I want to lay before you all that weighs heavy on my heart. While the other Valkyries chose the slain, Eir would choose who would live and recover, and return to health. Thank You for Your nearness to me during this time of overwhelming heartbreak and loss. Eir is the healer of Asgard, the Norse Hygeia as some call her. The Norns are deities responsible for shaping the destinies of all living beings in the 9 realms. In Jesus Name, Amen. ; . When I am in need. She is named as a goddess who oversees childbirth. We know you are at work, but help us trust you in the midst of our questions. This guy was dead for 45 mins and for 45 mins I prayed to her. Although it may appear incongruous that a healing goddess would be a Valkyrie, in fact, it is not that strange at all. Thank you Lord for your unending love for me! PRAYER TO EIR Hail Eir! The Enemy seems to be taking ground. Assist me, Great Healer, in walking in mindfulnessand kindness. Comfrey is traditionally one of Eirs herbs, and it is a famous wound healer that speeds tissue repair. right course of action. Hail! It is certain however that Snorri had access to sources that are no longer available to us. Prayer to Eir She may be related to the Indo-European Swiss goddess, Erecura, known to the Celts as Aerucura. Although Snorri does not explicitly name her as one of the asunjar, he also does not name every goddess counted in this number.

, Eir is implied to be counted among the asujnur, the major goddesses of the. Inspire the doctors to have mercy, Healing methods among proto-Heathens included: healing through prayers, magic, midwifery practices (which were more advanced than those that followed after), surgery, herbalism, home remedies, healing methods using copper bracelets, and detoxes using saunas. She is attested to in the Prose Edda, thePoetic Edda, andSvipdagsmal. Christian writers often transformed healing goddesses into the Virgin Mary, for example. ~ Debbie Przybylski, Dear Lord, Thank You for fearfully and wonderfully creating each of us. PHOENIX PRAYER Regular Edition Single by Aoi Eir from the album KALEIDOSCOPE Released February 16, 2022 Genre J-pop, Anisong Label SACRA MUSIC Aoi Eir Release Chronology Previous AtoK 19th Single (2021) Next HELLO HELLO HELLO 21st Single (2022) Other Covers Limited Edition Anime Edition PHOENIX PRAYER is the 20th single by Aoi Eir. Poems:Multilingual Stories&Myths Carrie Underwood Sings 'Go Rest High On That Mountain' to Honor Vince Gill, What We Can Do Today to Reach People in Need, 10 Ways to Deal with the Difficult People in Your Church, 7 Ways to Study the Bible Like Billy Graham, 30 Morning Prayers to Start Each Day with God. Get personalised answers to pressing questions! This lay is composed of two separate manuscripts that were only related to each other in the 19th century. Remember, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us and God knows your heart even if you can't find the words to pray. They then conspicuously leave her out of an alternative list of the synjur later in the same chapter. Hail! Perhaps not much, except that we know that writers and poets used the name widely, as is seen in later Icelandic metered rmur poetry. Additionally, she is attested to in skaldic poetry, and runic inscriptions. He does, however go on to say that Eir is among the most important of all goddesses. With loving ears, please hear this prayer. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I look to you to turn my sorrow into joy and to replace my many tears shed with joyful songs (Psalm 126:5).In Jesus name, Amen" ~ Lynette Kittle (excerpted from A Prayer for Broken Hearts), Holy Lord, Thank You for grace. Greatest Physician. Physician of the Gods, document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. I lift the people who dont know you, I pray you would bring people into their lives that can bring truth to their hearts and hope for their souls. To help me when I need it and to have mercy When I am in need. Order or cook yourself a special meal. Your email address will not be published. in my purpose. Eirs (EYE-eer) name means help or mercy. She is one of the handmaids of Frigg, and is also listed as one of the handmaids or Valkyrjur of in. This Eir prayer bead bracelet consists of nine beads, recalling the nine worlds connected by Yggdrasil,the World Tree. Skaldic poets frequently reference the mysterious goddess in their poetry and often use her name in kennings for women as a root word combined with another to capture the essential nature of a woman of note. They were also responsible for the rebirth of fallen warriors to their new home in Valhalla. It occurs in a kenning of the word woman as was often the case in Skaldic poetry. norsegodcalls Requested by Anon info Posted 6 years ago, Mind, lend strength and self-hate, quell. Reveal even the sin I am not aware of, Lord. References to her are scant although quite specific where they do exist. Poems:MyOwn About & FAQ Transform my thoughts and let me understand how marvelously you made me. After 45 mins of cpr from both officers and nurses, he got a pulse and started breathing again. I know Satan wants to use my fears to hold me back from living boldly for You. To scorch out flu and reknit bone. Contact, Site Notice Hail Eir! - Norse pagan prayers and poems. Help me Lord to be a person full of loving words, full of your Spirit, overflowing with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness and self control. Theme ] [ Give her vitality. as you have mercy. 2022 Preview 1 PHOENIX PRAYER 4:14 2 Rosoku metronome 4:22 3 Discord 4:32 4 PHOENIX PRAYER (TV size version) 1:29 5 PHOENIX PRAYER (Instrumental) 4:13 February 16, 2022 5 Songs, 18 minutes 2022 Sony Music Labels Inc. Also available in the iTunes Store Other Versions PHOENIX PRAYER - Single With healing flow, please fill my home. Your guidance. Love protects. She is a deity of protection, keeping all sickness and disease away from those who request her intervention. As a chooser of life and death, she is sometimes associated with the Norns.

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