The first step in preparing to invoke the names of God is to call for Archangel Michael’s protection. Archangel Michael is the most revered of angels in Jewish, Christian and Islamic scriptures and tradition. In the Old Testament Archangel Michael figures as the guardian of Israel. He appeared to Joshua as he prepared to lead the Israelites into battle at Jericho and revealed himself as “captain of the hosts of the LORD.” In one of the Dead Sea Scrolls, Michael is the “mighty, ministering angel” through whom God promises to “send perpetual help” to the sons of light. In Catholic tradition, he is the patron and protector of the Church. In Muslim lore, he is Mika’il, the angel of nature who provides both food and knowledge to man.”

“Archangel Michael has numberless angels at his command whose job is to protect the children of God from physical and spiritual dangers. He is the guardian angel who oversees our spiritual practice. Following are two simple decrees to Archangel Michael that you can recite at the beginning of your spiritual devotions. You can give them every morning for the protection of yourself and loved ones, and you can give them at night for protection while your soul travels out of your body during sleep. In addition, throughout the day whenever you feel the need to reinforce God’s protection around yourself or around those who may be suffering, stop and summon this all-powerful Archangel by”

“reciting these decrees. You will get the best results from your decrees if you accompany them with specific visualizations. Some suggested visualizations are given here.   Visualization while giving decrees to Archangel Michael:   Visualize Archangel Michael as a majestic angel, arrayed in shining armour and wearing a brilliant sapphire blue cape. See him standing before you, then behind you, then to your left, to your right, beneath, above and in the center of your form. See him accompanied by untold numbers of angels who will protect and escort you wherever you go. Imagine Archangel Michael wielding a sword of blue flame to deliver you from all negative conditions that work against your soul’s progress on the spiritual path. You can also imagine yourself wearing a helmet and armour of blue steel that will prevent any physical or spiritual danger from reaching your body or mind.   Preamble to the decrees:   In the name of the beloved mighty victorious Presence of God, I AM in me, and my very own beloved Holy Christ Self, I call to Archangel Michael and his angels. I command you to              [insert your personal prayer]             . I ask that my prayers be multiplied for the consolation of all souls who are in distress. I thank you and I accept it done this hour in full power, according to the will of God.   Decrees:

Traveling Protection   Lord* Michael before,

Lord Michael behind,

Lord Michael to the right,

Lord Michael to the left,

Lord Michael above,

Lord Michael below,

Lord Michael,

Lord Michael wherever I go! I AM his Love protecting here!

I AM his Love protecting here!

I AM his Love protecting here! (give decree three or nine times)

• Lord is used here as a term of honor denoting that Archangel Michael carries the power and presence of God.

Guard, Guard, Guard Us!

Guard, guard, guard us!

By the lightning of thy love!

Guard, guard, guard us!

By thy Great Self above!