Re:Verse passage – Nehemiah 2:11-20 (day seven)
So I came to Jerusalem and was there three days. vs 11
So I came to Los Angeles and have been here three days. In a month of bustling ministry, even my days have felt off. From Impact Camp to VBS to Mission Choir Tour, our student ministry has not stopped. Being two hours behind does not help either, so I apologize for the tardiness of this post. However, in my time here so far I have seen God doing some really cool things.
Maybe not quite to the level of Jerusalem, but Southern California was once the center of revival and the Jesus Revolution. When we hear on the news and through political discourse, it would appear that SoCal is no longer a hub for Christian influence. Walking Rodeo Drive and serving in soup kitchens has given us a glimpse at the brokenness of the city from the top of the socioeconomic food chain to the bottom. I would agree that this city is broken and in need of the Lord.
Yet, in the midst of it all, we have come across some people of peace who are walking with the Lord and trying to put together the pieces of the brokenness and heal the city through the Love of Jesus Christ. Places like the Dream Center, the Salvation Army, and the St Francis Center have revived hope in my mind and shown me that the Lord is doing amazing things in this city. Will you pray for us as we continue to serve here? Will you pray that God might use you to heal the brokenness in your own neighborhood and city?
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Rick, This post was such a blessing to my heart. And my prayers mingle with yours as you serve in LosAngeles.
May eyes be opened and hearts changed for Christ through your ministry with the youth in LA. Safe travels home.
Sooo proud of the work and service you do for our Lord and with the youth! Of course I am just ” mom” but you bless my heart every day as I am sure you bless others daily! I look forward to your blogs..sooo praying for the rest of your week there, as you all are ordained to be Jesus’s hands and feet and voice in a broken city!