May Grace and Humility Guide Us to Rise
“Rise.”
Friends, that single syllable can feel heavy—laden with memories of an anthem we all know too well. But today, dear friends, I invite you to see beyond the beat, beyond the flash of celebrity, and discover the deeper calling that word holds for each of us.
An Invitation to Ascend
We live in a world brimming with noise. Social media feeds shout at us. The weight of our own expectations presses down like a stone in the pit of our stomachs. Yet “rise” is more than a chorus—it is a summons. A whisper from the Divine beckoning us to lift our eyes, straighten our posture, and stand firm in grace.
I’ve felt this stirring in my own heart. Just last week, as I walked the streets of the Fashion District—tranquility hanging in the air like the whisperings of a dream—I realized how easy it is to bow under the world’s burdens. All of a sudden, the word “rise” resonated not as a pop refrain but as a spiritual lifeline.
Prism Church LA: A Community of Rising Souls
At Prism Church LA, we embrace that lifeline. We’re more than a gathering on Sunday mornings—we’re a constellation of souls, each refracting God’s light in unique hues. Here, “rise” means:
1. Standing in Truth
Friends, please never hesitate to bring your doubts, your questions, your rawest struggles. In our community, we rise together by speaking the unvarnished truth of our lives and finding solidarity in shared vulnerability.
2. Reflecting Divine Light
Like a prism turning sunlight into a rainbow, we believe every person carries brilliance within. When we rise, we allow God’s love to radiate outward—touching neighbors, strangers, and every corner of our beloved city.
3. Reaching Beyond Ourselves
It is not enough to ascend alone. True elevation takes flight when we extend a hand to lift another. Through our outreach programs—feeding the hungry, mentoring youth, and fostering creative arts—we rise as one body, united in purpose.
A Call to Your Higher Self
My dear friends, if you’ve ever felt unseen, weighed down, or stuck in the shadows, know this: God’s invitation to “rise” stands before you now. It is not a fleeting refrain—it is a promise of transformation.
Join us at Prism Church LA. Feel the warmth of community. Witness the kaleidoscope of gifts and stories that, when woven together, form a tapestry of hope. And let us rise—altogether, gloriously—into the destiny our Lord has prepared.
I am BEYOND humbled to welcome you. May our journeys of ascent be marked by grace, by humility, and by the unshakeable truth that in God’s light, we all rise.
–Mitchell