This past week I returned to Los Angeles for a time of ministry. I am usually with teams from Bethel but this time it was just me. I learned more about me on this trip, and more about others.
When I arrived plans didn't work out as they were so eloquently listed in my new journey notebook, (note to self, always confirm your plans once again prior to leaving), but although they didn't God came through and took care of me.
First lesson? Don't panic until you know for certain God is not coming through for you. If that happens you have my blessings to panic away. God orchestrated such a blessing by taking care of every need I had during my entire visit.
Seeing old friends and making new ones. I met some amazing women of God who showed me relationship. I felt so honored and blessed; not once did I ever feel I was intruding on their space. You see I landed on their couch for 5 nights. When I woke up there was peace in their home and it carried the presence of God 24/7. Whether playing cards or worshiping to the guitar playing by Ritz, it was complete peace.
I had the opportunity to pray for the sick, physically and mentally at "The House of Healing" in Pasadena. The next morning I was invited to attend a meeting for Social Justice/Sex trafficking which was informative and I gained insight of the different levels of social justice. Poverty links many to sex trafficking because they think of it as a quick fix when in essence it ruins lives. Pornography plays a huge roll in the need for sex and how that trickles down to sex trafficking young girls and boys. Additionally how can you restore the lives of these individuals after such a horrific time of drug induced, forced sex and threats of harm?
Saturday evening I ministered at "The Well". It's where thirty of us prophesied and gave words of knowledge to appoximately 150 people lined up the street, hungry for what God wanted to say to them. After 5 hours of ministering I was seriously ready for bed.
Sunday morning I headed over to Praise Chapel in the Hollywood area to minister but the Lord had other plans. I could have gotten offended or disappointed but I didn't, I allowed the Holy Spirit to do what He wanted to do and how wonderful it was. I was able to do some more prophesying and praying over some in the church but my heart was touched by two young girls living in a drug infested hotel, give their hearts to the Lord and said "I want more Lord".
I will share some testimonies received after this time in Los Angeles, CA. I want to thank those who covered me in prayer, provided and loved on me while I was there. My plans are to return to Los Angeles soon. I am excited to see all that God is doing.
Blessings!! Tricia
