The City of Angels is
dodging Hell’s flames.
This inferno has singed
fleeing wings.
Angelinos are weary
of winds from the east
and the smoke that makes
weeping eyes sting.

In the crises of others,
in the losses they face,
we are given a chance to respond
to the pain and the heartache,
to the grief and despair
and the loss of rare treasures now gone.

Midst the ash and the embers,
So Cal looks for help
from its neighboring states far and wide.
Are you willing to give?
Are you willing to serve?
Let the love in your heart be your guide.

---

In addition to each week’s post on this website, Greg Asimakoupoulos offers daily video devotionals on his YouTube channel. Here is a sample video. If you are interested in receiving these devotionals Monday through Friday, you can subscribe on Greg’s channel.