Month #3: Provision

        Hello! It's been awhile since I've updated my blog. So, here's the update for my 3rd month here...

        If there is anything I’ve learned in my 3^rd month here in LA it is God’s provision. Really! I’ve been seeing how God has provided me with rides and friendships and providing community within my job, work, and roommates.

        A couple of Sundays ago I decided to change churches since I wasn’t forming any community after being there for 2+ months and it was just difficult to connect with people after being there for some time. So, I started going to Angeles Temple, which is the church associated with the LA Dream Center. Before the service, the usher was finding me a seat toward the front, but randomly I heard someone say, “She can sit with me!” And she was a female about my age. Immediately we bonded and I came to find out she recently moved here to LA from Texas as well! I was amazed at how God provided me a friendship on the very first day!

        Then I went to the membership connect class after service to get more involved with the church and I met an older lady named Mrs. Maria. She was the sweetest lady. After only knowing her for a few hours, she treated me to lunch and was going on and on about how good God has been to her.

        To continue, one thing that has been a bit of a struggle for me is not having a car. It’s tough at times playing the guessing game with Uber of when is the cheapest time to buy an Uber to just go to church, etc. Although it can be annoying at times paying for Uber so often, I’ve seen how God has been providing for me financially every step of the way. Working with City Year I definitely do not make a lot of money, but it’s been such a blessing to recognize that I lack nothing. God has been providing me with more than enough in every way.

        Additionally, a few other updates are that I’m starting to really like it here in LA. The month of October has been one where I’ve been able to venture out a bit more and I’ve come to realize that I actually really enjoy the work I am doing with City Year. Although I cannot save the whole world with my work, I can make a small impact that can create a ripple effect. This truth hit home for me after hearing about a few incidences that occurred in the nearby community. These students are full of so much potential and sometimes its those small impacts that may all the difference to help them unlock the greatness within even more.

All the best,

Brittany Prada🌴🌻

Rode bikes along the beach.

  

City outreach with Angles Temple!