Tue 31 Aug 2010
Where is your Failth
Where is your Faith?
As I sit here in front of my computer, listening to and watching the news on my TV, while my wife and family drive off in their cars to who knows where, with my ac set on 80 degrees while its in the 90's outside, let me go to my kitchen for a cold iced tea and a sandwich....let me stop off at the bathroom real quick.....Dang phone is ringing...Be right back...oops text message from my wife.....guess I will get ready to go swim....is it ANY WONDER that we put off prayer and God last? If you were back in the days of the Bible, what would the above scenario look like......Where would God be in the order of your life? First or Last.......
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Transportation Foot
Air conditioning Breeze under a shade tree
Phone Run next door and talk
News What did the neighbor say?
Computer
Electricity
Are all these things we have today, blessings or burdens?
Do they keep us from the teachings and blessings God has for us?
Where is your faith? In Technology or God?
I am putting God first.....All the other stuff is a very heavy burden on my soul. We all need God now to restore our country.
Pray First, then go about your busyness...Your burdens will be lighter...
Steve
Posted by Steven_Are on Tue 31 Aug 2010 10:13:03 am | no comments
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Fri 27 Aug 2010
Get OUT!!!!
Last week, Kelly taught on the family according to scripture and how the devil will attack the family to get the church.....We are under an all out attack...Families are being pulled away in many different directions, Health, personal, relationships....Whatever it takes to pull apart the church. This is the time we need to be reaching out to each other, CALLING on the phone, Stopping by to visit, PRAY TOGETHER..not just on Sunday. Jesus did not just stop and pray on Sunday...he prayed everyday. If you know of someone hurting, or if you have not heard from someone in a while, we tend to hide when we are struggling, the devil likes to seclude us from the power of gathering and praying. We are each going thru a time of tribulations or shaking of our foundations, DON'T let the devil win. Today's technology has taken away so much of the personal sharing that we as people so desire. When you text, email or call...you don't see the hurting, we can hide our true feelings on the other side of a phone call. So many times in the Bible it says the TOUCH of Jesus. That physical contact that shows trust, caring, concern, compassion, you DON'T get that from a text, email, or phone call. Church, PHYSICALLY reach out to our church members, put down the phone, turn off the computer, Drive over and share. It may not be them that needs this, it may be you.
Steve
Posted by Steven_Are on Fri 27 Aug 2010 11:16:14 am | no comments
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Mon 23 Aug 2010
When the devil attacks.....
When the devil attacks.....look out....he knows our weaknesses. he knows where to strike and he knows when. We need to always be ready. If we let our defenses down, or we become disobedient to God's word, BOOM, we just opened up to let the devil in. It is so easy to let the worldly things get in the way of what our Father in Heaven has for us. Eternal life.....what is more precious than that? How long does your new car last? How long will your house stand? How long is an eternity? We are here on earth for a short while.....A brief flash of light in God's time line of eternity. Why spend it constantly struggling. being beaten down by the devil? Where your armor always.......
Posted by Steven_Are on Mon 23 Aug 2010 4:58:57 pm | 2 comments
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Fri 30 Jul 2010
Steven_Arens has found the path...
Posted by Steven_Are on Fri 30 Jul 2010 9:25:04 am | 1 comments
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Fri 30 Jul 2010
Good Morning Lord!!!
With my first breath this morning...Thank you Lord for this blessing.....Everyday I will start with Praise and Prayer......God is first from this day forward....
Mark 12:30 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength."
Steve
Posted by Steven_Are on Fri 30 Jul 2010 9:23:41 am | no comments
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Fri 16 Jul 2010
Steven_Arens is missing....
Posted by Steven_Are on Fri 16 Jul 2010 9:44:36 am | 5 comments
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Fri 16 Jul 2010
Trying to get back on the right path
Hello all,
Been lost, wandering, not sure where to go. Is this the season for change? The season to look around or go in a new direction?
Not sure, praying for guidance, direction, lifting the veil of fog blocking me from going forward...
Steve
Posted by Steven_Are on Fri 16 Jul 2010 9:43:36 am | 4 comments
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Tue 11 May 2010
Standing in the gap
Truly did not fully understand "Standing in the Gap" until prayer last night. Kelly had asked me to come up front and stand in the gap for those that were seeking direction, faith, healing, fellowship...... There is sometimes a space we place between us and God. At one time, there was probably someone standing in the gap for me. Standing in the gap is very important.
Ezekiel 22:30-31
30 "I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found none. 31 So I will pour out my wrath on them and consume them with my fiery anger, bringing down on their own heads all they have done, declares the Sovereign LORD."
If we do not stand in the gap for those that are lost, when the time comes, they will remain lost. We as Christians need to stand in the gap everyday. We have so many gifts that God has given us to stand in the gap....... GAP......God Answers Prayers....
Steve
Posted by Steven_Are on Tue 11 May 2010 6:41:39 pm | 4 comments
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Wed 3 Mar 2010
Day one
It has been a long 8 months, however, I was able to refresh, renew, and rejoice. Refresh from weariness, renew friendships, relationships, rejoice in in he lord. I am starting my new career today, please continue praying for me.
Steve
Posted by Steven_Are on Wed 3 Mar 2010 6:22:27 am | 2 comments
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Mon 22 Feb 2010
Reap what you sow
This was sent to me in email, so I am sharing
You Reap What You Sow
The man slowly looked up. This was a woman clearly accustomed to the finer things of life. Her coat was new. She looked like she had never missed a meal in her life. His first thought was that she wanted to make fun of him, like so many others had done before.
"Leave me alone," he growled.... To his amazement, the woman continued standing. She was smiling -- her even white teeth displayed in dazzling rows.
"Are you hungry?" she asked.
"No," he answered sarcastically. "I've just come from dining with the president... Now go away."
The woman's smile became even broader.
Suddenly the man felt a gentle hand under his arm... "What are you doing, lady?" the man asked angrily. "I said to leave me alone.
Just then a policeman came up. "Is there any problem, ma'am?" he asked..
"No problem here, officer," the woman answered. "I'm just trying to get this man to his feet. Will you help me?
The officer scratched his head. "That's old Jack. He's been a fixture around here for a couple of years. What do you want with him?"
"See that cafeteria over there?" she asked. "I'm going to get him something to eat and get him out of the cold for awhile."
"Are you crazy, lady?" the homeless man resisted. "I don't want to go in there!" Then he felt strong hands grab his other arm and lift him up. "Let me go, officer. I didn't do anything..."
"This is a good deal for you, Jack," the officer answered. "Don't blow it."
Finally, and with some difficulty, the woman and the police officer got Jack into the cafeteria and sat him at a table in a remote corner. It was the middle of the morning, so most of the breakfast crowd had already left and the lunch bunch had not yet arrived.
The manager strode across the cafeteria and stood by his table. "What's going on here, officer?" he asked."What is all this, is this man in trouble?"
"This lady brought this man in here to be fed," the policeman answered.
"Not in here!" the manager replied angrily. "Having a person like that here is bad for business."
Old Jack smiled a toothless grin. "See, lady. I told you so. Now if you'll let me go.. I didn't want to come here in the first place"
The woman turned to the cafeteria manager and smiled. "Sir, are you familiar with Eddy andAssociates, the banking firm down the street?"
"Of course I am," the manager answered impatiently. "They hold their weekly meetings in one of my banquet rooms."
"And do you make a goodly amount of money providing food at these weekly meetings?"
"What business is that of yours?"
I, sir, am Penelope Eddy, president and CEO of the company."
"Oh.."
The woman smiled again.. "I thought that might make a difference."
She glanced at the cop who was busy stifling a laugh. "Would you like to join us in a cup of coffee and a meal, officer?"
"No thanks, ma'am," the officer replied.. "I'm on duty."
"Then, perhaps, a cup of coffee to go?"
"Yes, ma'am.. That would be very nice."
The cafeteria manager turned on his heel.. "I'll get your coffee for you right away, officer."
The officer watched him walk away. "You certainly put him in his place," he said.
"That was not my intent... Believe it or not, I have a reason for all this."
She sat down at the table across from her amazed dinner guest. She stared at him intently.
"Jack, do you remember me?"
Old Jack searched her face with his old, rheumy eyes. "I think so -- I mean you do look familiar."
"I'm a little older perhaps," she said. "Maybe I've even filled out more than in my younger days when you worked here, and I came through that very door, cold and hungry."
"Ma'am?" the officer said questioningly. He couldn't believe that such a magnificently turned out woman could ever have been hungry.
"I was just out of college," the woman began. "I had come to the city looking for a job, but I couldn't find anything. Finally I was down to my last few cents and had been kicked out of my apartment.. I walked the streets for days. It was February and I was cold and nearly starving. I saw this place and walked in on the off chance that I could get something to eat."
Jack lit up with a smile. "Now I remember," he said. "I was behind the serving counter. You came up and asked me if you could work for something to eat. I said that it was against company policy."
"I know," the woman continued.. "Then you made me the biggest roast beef sandwich that I had ever seen, gave me a cup of coffee, and told me to go over to a corner table and enjoy it. I was afraid that you would get into trouble.. Then, when I looked over and saw you put the price of my food in the cash register, I knew then that everything would be all right."
So you started your own business?" Old Jack said..
"I got a job that very afternoon. I worked my way up. Eventually I started my own business that, with the help of God, prospered..." She opened her purse and pulled out a business card. "When you are finished here, I want you to pay a visit to a Mr. Lyons. He's the personnel director of my company. I'll go talk to him now and I'm certain he'll find something for you to do around the office."
She smiled. "I think he might even find the funds to give you a little advance so that you can buy some clothes and get a place to live until you get on your feet. If you ever need anything, my door is always open to you."
There were tears in the old man's eyes. "How can I ever thank you?" he asked..
"Don't thank me," the woman answered. "To God goes the glory. He led me to you..."
Outside the cafeteria, the officer and the woman paused at the entrance
before going their separate ways.. "Thank you for all your help,
officer," she said.
"On the contrary, Ms. Eddy," he answered. "Thank you. I saw a miracle today, something that I will never forget. And..And thank you for the coffee."
Have a Wonderful Day. May God Bless You Always and don't forget that when you "cast your bread upon the waters," you never know how it will be returned to you. God is so big He can cover the whole world with his Love and so small He can curl up inside your heart.
When God leads you to the edge of the cliff, trust Him fully and let go.
Only 1 of 2 things will happen, either He'll catch you when you fall, or He'll teach you how to fly!
The power of one sentence! God is going to shift things around for you today and let things work in your favor. If you believe, send it. If you don't believe, delete it.
God closes doors no man can open & God opens doors no man can close.. If you need God to open some doors for you...send this on.
Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing...
Posted by Steven_Are on Mon 22 Feb 2010 9:45:15 am | 1 comments
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Mon 15 Feb 2010
Are you Connected or Disconnected..
Sometimes we get Disconnected from God. How does it happen? Why does it happen? How do we RE-connect?
When disconnected from God, we will tend to stray into those areas that are sin, or look better than what we are blessed with. This could be a new car, new house, big screen TV, etc. etc. We do not realize the cost of those things that we lust for. Not monetarily, but spiritually as well. When we put material things in front of Godly things, it tends to block our view of what God has destined for us. When we are disconnected, we are out in the wilderness, wandering from oasis to oasis. An oasis is an optical illusion, an image of something we want but is not really there. Most oasis's are on the horizon, so we keep walking towards that direction. Just out of our reach.
To re-connect, you just need to stop, look up...he is their. Waiting for you. Waiting to hear from you. Watching over you.
I received this from a friend
HANDY LITTLE CHART - GOD HAS A POSITIVE ANSWER:
YOU SAY when you are disconnected
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You say: 'It's impossible'
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God says: All things are possible
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God says: I will give you rest
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You say: 'Nobody really loves me'
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( John 3:1 6 & John 3:34 )
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God says: My grace is sufficient
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(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
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You say: 'I can't figure things out'
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God says: I will direct your steps
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God says: You can do all things
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You say:'It's not worth it'
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God says: It will be worth it
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You say: 'I can't forgive myself'
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(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
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You say: 'I can't manage'
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God says: I will supply all your needs
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God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear
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You say: 'I'm always worried and frustrated'
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God says: Cast all your cares on ME
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You say: 'I'm not smart enough'
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God says: I give you wisdom
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You say: 'I feel all alone'
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God says: I will never leave you or forsake you
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So today, Stop, Pray, Look up....God wants to Re connect today...Don't keep searching for what is not there. God has all that we need.
Steve
Posted by Steven_Are on Mon 15 Feb 2010 11:28:02 am | 1 comments
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Fri 15 Jan 2010
Lost.....or Found?
"I once was lost, but now I'm found".....How many times have you been lost? What do we do when we are lost? Who finds us? In your lives, as in mine, you get lost too many times to count....but when we find that we are lost, we come back to the Lord. How long we stay lost varies tremendously. The Lord says we should find the lost.
Matthew 18:12-14 12"What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? 13And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off. 14In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.
We stop looking for those lost when the business of life keeps us from doing that. We tend to wait for them to find their own way back. Are we then lost as well? The Lord does say wait, but to wait on His return...as we wait, we do as He has commanded. Do we give up, because we think we have spent too much time searching for the few that have strayed? Not worth our time? And when they do not return we give up?
Ezekiel 34:4
You have not strengthened the weak or healed the sick or bound up the injured. You have not brought back the strays or searched for the lost. You have ruled them harshly and brutally.
For today, Seek the lost, Find the strays, bring them back to the Lord.
Posted by Steven_Are on Fri 15 Jan 2010 8:37:14 am | 2 comments
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Sat 2 Jan 2010
Wandering or wondering
As we wander through life, we often times wonder where we are heading. How are we going to end up? Where will we end up? Why have we ended up where we are at now? Seek first the Lord in all you do, and He will guide you through life. Believe in Him?.....That should not be a question. Believe in Him, should be a statement of your faith. When we believe in Him, all things are possible. From time to time, we step away from our beliefs, we go a stray of what God has intended for us. In those times, we are pulled in all different directions, but always away from the path that God has chosen for us. Of course the other paths are lined with temptations to keep us away from God. What do you do when you are tempted to walk one of the other paths? How can you get back on track with God? This is where the wondering why we wander can get confusing.
Psalm 16:11
You have made known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
The path he has chosen for us he has made easy....
Psalm 18:36
You broaden the path beneath me, so that my ankles do not turn.
The Lord's path for us relieves our heart of burdens.....
Psalm 119:32
I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free.
When your faith in the Lord is strong, he shows us the wrong paths...
Psalm 119:128
and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path.
Believe, stop wondering, stop wandering, Listen to your heart, listen to the Lord.....
Proverbs 2
Moral Benefits of Wisdom
1 My son, if you accept my words
and store up my commands within you,
2 turning your ear to wisdom
and applying your heart to understanding,
3 and if you call out for insight
and cry aloud for understanding,
4 and if you look for it as for silver
and search for it as for hidden treasure,
5 then you will understand the fear of the LORD
and find the knowledge of God.
6 For the LORD gives wisdom,
and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He holds victory in store for the upright,
he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,
8 for he guards the course of the just
and protects the way of his faithful ones.
9 Then you will understand what is right and just
and fair—every good path.
10 For wisdom will enter your heart,
and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
11 Discretion will protect you,
and understanding will guard you.
12 Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men,
from men whose words are perverse,
13 who leave the straight paths
to walk in dark ways,
14 who delight in doing wrong
and rejoice in the perverseness of evil,
15 whose paths are crooked
and who are devious in their ways.
16 It will save you also from the adulteress,
from the wayward wife with her seductive words,
17 who has left the partner of her youth
and ignored the covenant she made before God.
18 For her house leads down to death
and her paths to the spirits of the dead.
19 None who go to her return
or attain the paths of life.
20 Thus you will walk in the ways of good men
and keep to the paths of the righteous.
21 For the upright will live in the land,
and the blameless will remain in it;
22 but the wicked will be cut off from the land,
and the unfaithful will be torn from it.
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Sun 22 Nov 2009
For Lease
Pastor Terry asked today....Have we surrendered all to God? Is there that one little thing that you are holding on to, that keeps us from surrendering completely to God? I saw a billboard on the way to church and all it said was "For Lease". During he service it kept coming back to me. That small area that we do not release, so that we can surrender completely to God, is a foothold for the devil. Pastor also asked How much will it cost? That foothold that we allow, has a little sign on it for the devil..it says "For Lease"..For as long as we do not release that area in our life to the Lord, we invite him in. When we lease out something, we receive something in return for someone else to use something we own. Question would then be..."How much are you getting"? Is it worth not surrendering completely to God and not receiving all the blessings God has for you? Surrender all.....I am.....
Many blessings to all,
Steve
Posted by Steven_Are on Sun 22 Nov 2009 10:42:50 pm | no comments
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Mon 2 Nov 2009
OOPS Dropped something
I was reading my friends, Matt and Mandy, facebook post, and I got to thinking about what they posted. Here is a line from the post.."
Help someone if you can even if its picking up something they dropped smile at them too they might need one !!"
How many times have we dropped something? When we drop it, we have a range of emotions from panic, embarrassment, astonishment, sadness, humor, and dumbfounded. And when we see someone drop something, we still have those emotions. But step outside and think, What has God dropped lately? These instances that we dropped something...It may have been God reminding us of something we forgot, or when some one drops something, God is wanting us to reach out and help that person. Not laugh, not embarass, not panic, but to be a blessing...and in return, you will be blessed. We are to show God's love and to share Jesus with all those that we meet. God will sometimes nudge you, or someone into your path by dropping something. So, when you drop something, its a blessing..when you see someone drop something, Bless them.
Thanks Matt and Mandy
Many Blessing to all today....carry extra paper towels for the messy drops....
Steve
Posted by Steven_Are on Mon 2 Nov 2009 9:13:23 am | no comments
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Mon 28 Sep 2009
God will call you out....
For those that were at prayer tonight.....God's got my number.....Kelly was right on...I came into church tonight, heavy with burdon. I have been out of work for three months, I have the weight of the world on me right now. When we started prayer tonight...I felt the presence of the Lord come over me..I got goose bumps up and down my arms...thought at first it was just a breeze, but as I set there in prayer, I could feel the Lord....as we prayed for the prayer board...I felt inside, how can I pray for relationships, when I have unforgiveness that I am carrying...I can't pray...it kept coming to me..God's got your number...he is going to call you out.....I sat there, quiet....and it happened...tears flowed, I was touched..still I sat quietly...feeling the words Kelly had flow thru me....pride left, release. relief, shame...a lot of feelings flowing...as I drove home, these emotions I felt are still reeling thru me....As I reflect upon those words..it still gives me goose bumps....I sat there and asked the Lord to call me out....He DID...!!!! Oh what a Lord we have......
Unforgiveness...BE GONE
Ephesians 4:31-32 "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
Pride....BE GONE
Proverbs 16:18 "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall."
Shame....BE GONE
Psalms 34:5 "Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame."
As for sitting in quietness....I was quieted by his words.....
Zephania 3:17 "The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing."
I am released of that yoke...I am continueing in my walk with our Lord.....He will provide as he always has....Thank you Lord for all your blessings....and calling me out, when I needed it...
Steve
Posted by Steven_Are on Mon 28 Sep 2009 10:17:55 pm | 2 comments
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Mon 21 Sep 2009
Losses of family, Friends and movie Stars
This past weekend, we have all experinced the loss of Friends, Family, and movie stars. My friend Jerry, My Wife's Aunt Georgie, and Patrick Swayze lost his battle with cancer. Some are taken quickly and some slowly. We never know how, when, or why of God's timeing. But what we do know is where we will go when our time comes. But what of those that are not saved, or have not come to know Jesus as our Lord and Saviour. Pastor has said many a time that we are here to save lost souls and to teach of God's love and forgivance of our sins. I know Jerry knows the Lord, I know Aunt Georgie knows the Lord, but if we look at the others who have passed on, can we say that we knew they knew the Lord? People that we don't know passing on the street, stand in lines at Wal-mart, meet at the Fall Festival...Did we take time to share the Lord with them? We took time to share a smile. How much more time does it take to share God's word? How much time do we have left before we go to be with God? If we went today, the people that we passed by yesterday, you will not get a second chance to share His words. So, share God's word with everyone that you meet. They may not be a friend...YET!!
As we mourn the loss of close friends and family, we often say that they are no longer suffering. And that is comforting to know. But those of us, that have been touched by these that have gone to be with the Lord, we now feel pain, our hearts broken, seperation from our loved ones. We each mourn differantly..and our mourning time varies in length of time. We have fond memories, our hearts are still filled with the love they gave us, but also the love and friendship that we returned, they have taken with them.
Isiah 61:3 it says that we are "to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion--- to bestow on the them a crown of beauty, instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair."
In these times of loss and pain, those that are in mourning need more than ever to be comforted. To be lifted up in our prayers. Today, lift up the families of those that are suffering, due to the loss of loved ones. And when you are in line at Wal-mart....when you share a smile....share God's word and love as well....You never know when it is your time...take the time you have and be all that the Lord expects of us.
Matthew 24:44 "So you must be ready, Because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect him."
Posted by Steven_Are on Mon 21 Sep 2009 11:37:49 am | no comments
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Sat 29 Aug 2009
Kelly's Wednesday Teachings
I would like to thank Kelly for her Building Strong Foundations meeting on Wednesdays. Her perspective and teaching is refreshing and it really makes you think. She is prompt and her messages always hit home the message...thanks Kelly...
Steve
Posted by Steven_Are on Sat 29 Aug 2009 6:59:32 pm | 1 comments
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Sun 26 Jul 2009
Building Strong Foundations
As I was getting ready for church this morning, I was remembering back to wednesday night, Kelly's class about Maturity. We discussed building a strong foundation. In our church, we are all part of the foundation. Each part links to each other to become strengthened to weather any shaking that the devil sends our way. Each of us has a gift, given to us by God, and we are to use this gift in our church. I have been to prophetic services, and have witnessed God's words spoken over differant people. Prophetic words spoken to individuals do no one any good unless they use them as God intended. The foundation of a church is made up of the members of the church body. Each has been brought to church, with a gift that will help build the church. Seek the Pastor's guidance, on how best you can serve in God's house. We have a purpose for being here...we need to fulfil that purpose, so that God may bless our church. And as the shaking is taking place...God's house stands firm.
Seek what God's gift to you is, use it, and help strengthen our foundation....A shaking is upon us...hold fast...
When I pray and seek God's word...I feel that he wants me to say something, or do something for someone....I am a believer, I m saved, I find it hardest to open up and say what I feel in my heart, needs to be said and when. I feel I wait for a confirmation...but then I have waited too long...Then I feel disappointed and that maybe the word I had, was a confirmation for someone else waiting..because I hesitated. I lost, the other person lost...and I dissappointed God.
Heavenly Father, forgive me for hesitating, forgive me for not opening up, what gifts you have given me. I pray for those that are waiting, as I have, for those that have missed an opprotunity to bless and be blessed. As I Ask, Seek and Knock.....Lord, I also want you to Ask of me, Seek me out and Knock me out of my chair when I wait too long. For I am an open vessel to do your building, and to make me become more obediant to you word.
I surrender all...In Jesus's Name...AMEN...
Posted by Steven_Are on Sun 26 Jul 2009 5:22:12 pm | 2 comments
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Mon 20 Jul 2009
Steven_Arens is relaxing between jobs
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Thu 16 Jul 2009
More: Bridging the Gap
Well,
Lost my Job this week....I felt a total release when it occured....as this door closes, I am at ease that another will open. Please pray that this season short, and that the new job direction is capable of supporting my families needs...As for bridging the gap...I am using this time to mend friendships, strengthen my walk, enforce my bond with my family. The business of life will take away the joy and experiences that God has for us. If we do not make the time to develope those relationships, God will find you the time. If you find you have some time for a friend...give me a call..I am available...if you need some encouragement, Give me a call....want to go fishing...DEFINATLY give me a call. As I reach out for prayer, I know that there are some that do not have the blessings I do...The love of a family, of friends, or of God....I will take this time to strengthen, grow and share what God has blessed me with, and to use the gifts that he has given me. I know that in time and prayer...all these things will line up....
Please Pray for those that are in need, lost, searching, and seeking God's direction and blessings.
Steve
Posted by Steven_Are on Thu 16 Jul 2009 10:02:12 pm | 2 comments
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Mon 6 Jul 2009
Steven_Arens is going for second interview tomorrow
Posted by Steven_Are on Mon 6 Jul 2009 9:06:52 pm | no comments
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Sun 5 Jul 2009
Bridging the gap
I have been away from church for a while...Pastor Terry told me it has been 8 weeks....So I asked myself, Why have I not gone...Work, Bradley not feeling well...and I get to wondering WHY, where is that passion and desire that I had when we first started FCLFC? What makes us want to or desire to do something repetitively and not get bored? I need to search within myself and find out why I am feeling this way. I know I want to be a part of FCLFC...But something is missing....I am searching for that...If you have some thoughts, or prayers for me that I will sort this out. As christians, we go thru seasons, This is a strange season, I am searching, and I am praying for directions. I am looking for something to "Bridge the Gap". The gap of Sunday to Sunday....I get so busy during the week, That by the time I get a day off, I am just so drained that I need a day to refuel...So in the solice of my home, I rest, relax...and then it is off to work the next day. I need a refreshing mid week...I am looking for something that will keep alive that desire all week..instead of 6 days of beat down for working retail...it is draining....
As I ponder, Pray for me, and I will write more later
Steve
Posted by Steven_Are on Sun 5 Jul 2009 10:56:12 pm | 1 comments
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Sun 14 Jun 2009
WORKING, WORKING, WORKINGSteven_Arens is
Posted by Steven_Are on Sun 14 Jun 2009 3:52:23 pm | 1 comments
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Thu 16 Apr 2009
Fireproof
Just finished watching Fireproof with my wife....WOW...truly a spiritual moving movie. Makes you think about how and why as couples we struggle at times. I have been down that path in my life. And this movie was so true about why we tend to move apart as couples. Pray for each other, talk to each other, laugh and cry with each other. Our spouses were given to us by GOD. Not by some random choice, or luck of the draw. As with all blessings that the Lord provides us, we are to be good stewards over those blessings. Temptations are everywhere today, we are constantly bombarded from every corner of our living. TV, Radio, Newspaper, our work, everywhere. As in the movie, when we become obsessed with material or fleshly desires, we are turning away from our relationship with, not only our spouse and family, but also from our relationship with GOD. The LOVE DARE diary, each of those 43 days. Yes it was to be ONLY 40, however, when we live our lives daily to the teachings of the bible, it builds within us a desire to live the life that is pleaseing to each other, but more importantly to GOD. What was great about the love dare, is it put back a little each day of how we should live our lives. Had he gotten this LONG LIST all at once, it would have been overwhelming and they probably would not have repaired the relationship. Same goes for our relationship with GOD. If you were to go up to a non-believer and handed them the Bible, said here read all of this, it might be too much too fast. But walk with them a little each day, and they begin to build within themselves a desire for GOD and wanting more on their own.
So, start your own love dare diary, and everyday that you do a love offering or lessen a burdon, add to it the next day and the next. If you are struggling in a relationship, doesn't have to be your spouse, it could be a friend, family member, or even GOD. It will soon become second nature to you, to lift up these relationship, and repair what is broken or make a relationship that cannot be broken.
Many Blessings
Steve
Posted by Steven_Are on Thu 16 Apr 2009 8:50:40 am | 2 comments
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