Pershing Square is an interesting place. I love the eclecticness of it, both in the appearance and the people. We did ministry at this park on 2 different days. On my second visit, we were passing out pizza to the homeless. My ministry partner and I strolled around the park, seeking the Lord. During our stroll we passed a gentleman on three separate occasions during our stroll. I felt inclined to speak to him. We waited until he found a place to sit, and joined him. I complimented his ring, in which he indicated he had made. Instantly, there was a connection. He graciously accepted the pizza. His name is Terry, and he was an artist of all sorts, but mainly a make up artist from Nashville. He has lived all over the country, but had never been homeless until he moved to LA. He came to LA in search for a dream, but was left with betrayal, homelessness, and broken dreams. This seems to be a common story amongst the homeless in LA. The largest struggle that Terry faced was the betrayal of friends. Yet even though he had a lot of heartache, he still had a love for the Lord, and that is what brought him hope even in what seemed to be the darkest of times. We were able to bring to him encouragement, and prayer. The prayer I prayed over him was completely Spirit lead. I can't remember a word I said - it seems that my ministry partner also prayed a spirit lead prayer, as when we were done Terry had tears in his eyes. He said that we prayed exactly what needed to be prayed. He was so encouraged by our prayer. He said he was about to give up, but that we came at the right time to encourage him. In reality, Terry encouraged me. It was truly a divine appointment.
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