PRAYERS FOR LOS ANGELES

Emergency alert

Edward Burne-Jones

I’m deeply concerned about what’s happening in Los Angeles. Trump is sending in the National Guard to quell what the administration is calling an “insurrection.” It’s hard to believe this is happening in America, though at this point it’s not really a surprise. ICE agents are in military gear, terrorizing whole communities. Who knew? We all knew.

Trump’s animus towards California is well known; there is no legitimate reason for the federal government to override California’s authority to handle this situation themselves. There is even talk of Pete Hegseth sending marines into Los Angeles, an idea which Governor Newsom described as “deranged.” I agree with him. Never in my life have I experienced a President seemingly intent on warring against the American people.

Consider this a kind of emergency prayer alert. There is so much volatility and potential for violence here. I love Los Angeles, I love my country, and like you I am sickened by what’s happening.

Let’s pray.

Dear God,

We need a miracle.

May Your Spirit be upon us,

on the city of Los Angeles,

and upon the circumstances

that have brought us here.

We pray for all the people

affected by this.

Please touch the heart of Donald Trump

and soften his view of everyone.

Send Your angels to quell the violence

in our hearts and on our streets.

Amen

Please be careful, everyone. There will be bait at every corner. For those of you in Los Angeles, please take care of yourselves and each other. My love is with you. So is the cosmic companionship that even now is guiding us all to our highest best use. This is our time and we will rise above all this.

Remember to be prayerful. Try not to be reactive, as it would be used against you. Ask for guidance. Be very attentive to the voice within. Pray for the mantle of the Holy Spirit to be placed around your shoulders. With every breath make peace.

There are angels to your left, and angels to your right. There are angels in front of you and angels behind you. You are not alone. He is with us in all things.

Let’s all of us send our love to Los Angeles - to the immigrants, to the protesters, and yes to the ICE agents, to the National Guard, to the police and to the President. Only love can cast out fear.

Praying for divine protection for everyone. God bless us all.

Amen