God, What's Next?

Pastors Steve and Pattie Reeves take the
carpet as they share their exciting
journey of faith.

By Pastors Steve and Pattie Reeves

When we reflect back on our humble beginnings, we think of Ruth and Naomi and what they had to endure to reach their destiny.

There have been times in our married lives when we thought that we had it all together.  We had all the pieces in place, then, it was all gone.  Things changed, people changed with the changes, and emptiness, loneliness and grief became our companions.  We found ourselves in a foreign, unfamiliar place and holding on to what little faith we had. 

Life was good before the change and this place was not comfortable to us.  We knew who we were in Christ. We knew we were gifted, talented and not afraid of taking risk.  We often quoted Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”  We had plans, big dreams and knew for certain we would reach them.  We did everything above board, we tithed, gave offerings, helped the poor and needy and served in the church and community.  We were positioned no matter what, we did not question God. We believed in Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”  Because we held on, it happened and it changed our lives, our goals and our future for the better. 

Created to be Creative

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1).


God created the heavens and earth and created man in His own image, and He gave man dominion over all living things. Let's think about this for a moment. We are created in God's image, so we are created to be creative. God delights in our success and creativity. He wants us to use and develop our creative abilities and do well. 

To do well is to develop wealth from the creative abilities He has given us, for the Bible says, "It is He that giveth us power to get wealth" (Deuteronomy 8:18). So, take the talents that God has given you and develop them wisely. 

Pastors Steve and Pattie Reeves, the owners of Covenant Home Care, took their talents and gifts and developed a "Ministry of Helps," which in the secular is called, "Home Care." They send staff into the homes of the elderly and the sick and administer and provide nursing, physical therapy and home health aide services. They can even pray with those who request it. But what is so amazing is the root word of administer is minister. Now, that's a "God thing"--they get paid to minister!

Their journey of faith allows them to live an abundant life; not just for themselves, but they have enough to bless others!

Crying Out Our Praises to God

In our dry season, the Lord wants to minister to us concerning our prayers about our circumstances. In these tough, economic times, many families and individuals are finding it hard to make ends meet. There are many days when people wonder whether they will lose their home and business owners wonder whether they will have to close their companies. Sometimes the pressure mounts up so much, you just want to scream. 

But, don't panic. Rather than screaming and crying out of frustration, cry out in praises to God. Yes, I said, cry out in praises to God. Praise acknowledges our dependence on God and His power to move on our behalf. Praise lifts the burdens off of our shoulders and places them onto God's shoulders. God works in the midst of our praise. As you are praising God, thank Him in advance for answering your prayers and believe that you will see them manifested. In God's timing, you will see them answered.

Your circumstances may not change overnight. All you have to do is just ride the wave and know that your circumstances will only last a season. In the meantime, continue to pay your tithes and offerings and give God all that is due Him because He is worthy. We will win in the end. After all, we are children of the Most High God walking by faith. To God be the Glory!