A PRAYER FOR THE PEOPLE OF LOS ANGELES​

adapted From a Church Community in Los Angeles…

Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we come before You, calling upon your unfailing Love, lifting up the state of California, especially the city of Los Angeles, as they face devastating wildfires.   We cry out for Your mercy and ask that You would put an end to these fires, saving lives, homes, precious animals and property. We know that You are sovereign over all things, and nothing is impossible with God.

We pray for the firefighters and first responders, asking that You would grant them strength, wisdom, and protection as they battle these blazes. Comfort and encourage those who have been evacuated or lost their homes, and provide for their needs according to the riches of your Grace.

We also pray for community leaders and government officials, that You would grant them wisdom to work together finding ways to help during this crisis, rather than becoming obstacles that stand in the way of those in need of help in this traumatic time. Help them to acknowledge their need for You and to turn to You for guidance.

Finally, we pray for all the people of California, that they would humble themselves, seek Your face, and turn from vain things to know a Living and True God. May this trial be transformed by the hand of a Loving Heavenly Father, that the Blessing of God will rise up from these ashes.

In Jesus' name, we pray for an end to these fires and a spiritual awakening in the hearts of many. Amen.