In Romanian villages, “spor” was the word for the blessing of a home: bread that is enough, work that bears fruit, peace among those who live together. A prayer for the prosperity of the home asks for exactly this blessing today: that what you earn is not scattered, that your work has meaning and that there is peace in your family. Below you will find short prayers for a blessed and prosperous household, the saints tradition calls upon for the home, and a few customs that keep this blessing close.
What the prosperity of a home means
Prosperity does not necessarily mean wealth. It means that resources, however many they are, are enough and multiply through wise care, that the work of your hands has meaning and that there is peace in the house. A blessed home is not a perfect one, but one where people understand each other, work honestly and know how to give thanks.
That is why the prayer for prosperity cannot be separated from the way you live: quarrels, waste and discontent drive blessing away faster than anything else.
Prayer for the prosperity of the home
Prayer in your own words (suggested by us, not a liturgical text):
Lord, bless this house and all who live in it. Grant increase to our bread, our work and all we gather. Keep us from waste, from quarrels that drain us and from worries that steal our joy. Teach us to rejoice in what we have and to share with others from what You give us. Amen.
Prayer for blessing on the household and on your work
Prayer in your own words (suggested by us, not a liturgical text):
Lord, before I begin the work of this day, I entrust my hands to You. Give them strength and order. May what we sow bear fruit, may what we cook nourish us, may what we build endure. Bless the garden, the kitchen and every corner of this house. Amen.
For the blessing and protection of your home in general, also read our guide to the prayer for the home. If money is your main concern, see the prayer for money and the prayer for abundance.
Saints called upon for the prosperity of the home
- Saint Spyridon the Wonderworker – honoured in tradition as a helper of those in need and protector of households (celebrated on 12 December);
- Saint Nicholas – the helper of the poor and of families in need;
- The Mother of God – the mistress of the Christian home, called upon in every family worry.
Use the prayers to these saints from approved prayer books and, when needed, ask a priest for advice.
Customs that keep prosperity close
- The blessing of the house. Invite a priest to bless the home, or sprinkle it with holy water, especially at Theophany (Epiphany).
- Prayer at the table. The Lord’s Prayer before the meal and thanksgiving afterwards bring gratitude into the home.
- Order. A clean, aired space is easier to bless and to live in. You can use essential oils for cleansing the home.
- Almsgiving. Tradition says prosperity comes to the house that gives. Even a little, but from the heart.
- Peace among those at home. Do not let anger sleep overnight in your house.
If you feel that shortages, quarrels or bad luck keep repeating in your home, the Releases for abundance, money and justice collection and the products in the Abundance collection can support you, alongside prayer.
Frequently asked questions
What prayer can I say for prosperity in my home?
You can say the prayer suggested above, the Lord’s Prayer and a prayer to Saint Spyridon from your prayer book. It is best to pray together with your family, even just a few words.
Which saint brings prosperity to the home?
Prosperity comes from God, and the saints intercede. In Romanian tradition, believers pray especially to Saint Spyridon and Saint Nicholas for their home and household.
When is it good to pray for the prosperity of the home?
At any time, but especially in the morning before work, at the table, and at the beginning of a year or of a new undertaking.
Does a house blessing help bring prosperity?
A house blessing brings grace and peace, but prosperity is also kept by the way you live in your home: honest work, peace and gratitude.
