Prayers for Planetary Healing

In this age of information, we are constantly barraged with the problems of the world, be that war, disease or an unhealthy planet. This can create an attitude of fear within us, or, conversely, a numbed apathy. There is a more positive answer: healing prayer. When we send healing blessings to the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of the planet, then we are also blessed in the process. As Paramhansa Yogananda, a great yogi saint stated, “the instrument is blessed by what flows through it.” Prayer works on many levels, and now is the time to apply our knowledge to these bigger concerns in life.

How to Pray

The following visualizations and prayers are very powerful spiritual practices. They guide us into feeling divine love and peace within our own hearts and souls, and then sending that healing vibration to the whole planet and beyond. It is very helpful to invoke the presence of the Divine Masters to bring about the highest good for the most people. Visualize this presence especially guiding the hearts and minds of people in positions of worldly power.

It is important to note here that one can pray for world peace without being drawn into the typical polarization that can happen around complex political issues. For instance, some well-meaning people might take a certain stance regarding war, while other people, equally well intentioned, may take the opposing view. When you listen closely, you realize that neither one actually wants war, but some may see war as a necessary avenue toward keeping ultimate peace. Others may take the view that war is never necessary, for war only creates war. Who is right? And is it absolute?

The beauty of prayer is that you don't need to know the answer to these questions in order to pray effectively. Ultimately, we all want peace, whether it is immediate peace through the avoidance of war, or peace as an outcome of stopping a very clear evil.

Take a moment and give a gift of peace, first to yourself and then to the world. As you see your world in peace, may it manifest ever more clearly around you in ever-expanding spheres until it covers the Earth. This is important for us all to do even in the best times of peace, in order to keep the vibrations of peace and harmony as strong as possible in the world.

Visualization

First, with reverence and devotion, prepare yourself by invoking the loving presence of God and the Cosmic Christ to be within you and to flow through your prayers. Ask to feel the Light of Divine Love in your heart. (It is very important to start with this reverence to the Infinite, for then we draw on that eternal source of energy, and we don't simply drain our own auras as we send healing energy). God is the healer; we are His willing instruments.

Next, rub your hands together vigorously to wake up the energy, and then lift the hands to a comfortable height to send healing. Ask for this sacred healing energy to flow through your hands so that you may lovingly serve a greater reality. Feel Light and Divine Power flowing through you as you serve as an instrument of God's healing grace.

Visualize the Earth floating between your hands. See the aura of the Earth filled with harmony and Light. Gently move your hands in space over the earth, sending divine healing light of God to all areas.

See the physical aspect of the planet happy and healthy. Send healing Light as you visualize clear waters in the oceans, lakes and streams. See divine light nourishing the green plants and trees of the earth. See life force flowing to all of the many creatures. Think of the atmosphere of the earth to be fresh and sparkling with vitality.

Visualize light and love flowing through the many churches and spiritual paths. May the Light of God shine forth through all religions, harmonizing their efforts and guiding many souls to that highest Light.

Ask Divine Mother to bless all souls, and to give special encouragement to all good souls that they remain strong as they strive to bring Light to those around them. May these "angels" be ever blessed as they spread God's grace to all.