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Labeling and Praying

I saw the picture of a man on the internet and was immediately moved to pray for him. I prayed this and that for some minutes and then I believe Holy Spirit began to shift my praying to pray that Father would help him to rise above everything he has never risen above, to be delivered from everything that has ever held him captive so that he can be everything he is supposed to be right through 2023. It isn’t doing us (or the other person) any good for us to just label their bondage and feel that the fruit of their lives has proven us correct in our assessment. We can allow their defeating shortcomings to drive us to our knees in intercessory prayer and declarations of liberty over them. 1Tim.2:1-“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people.”

A Revelatory Nugget

MELISSA— Have you ever had times when a revelatory nugget pops up, then within days you hear the same nugget from other sources? That’s been happening as of late and I’m learning to pay attention to those! Following is one such instance that has been not only ringing in my ear, but answering some of those seemingly unanswerable questions.  While in conversation this was quoted to me from a book, “God hides some things for specific times so that the enemy cannot destroy them.” That stuck with me, and a couple of days later I read a quote from someone else that was expressing the exact same thought! Well, that really hit me between the eyes, especially because these came from trusted sources. It was an “Are you listening?” moment.
I began meditating on God hiding something for a specific time, and it felt like this statement began filling cracks in my understanding. If God cloaks something for a time, it is not only to hide it from the devil and his destructive minions, but it is also to hide it from our own self-sabotage. Yes, the devil and self-sabotage are two different things. However, the devil LOVES stoking the flames of self-sabotage! All we have to do is let our fears and concerns fall out of our mouths like kindling for the enemy’s threatening bonfire. So many times we make the devil’s job so easy.  (MELISSA is one of the hosts, leading worship and speaking at Kingdom Congress 2023. KC2023 Info: martygabler.com/kc2023/.)Vol27Iss1_FrCvr500

Creation is Groaning

KATHY — In our natural thinking, we might see creepy minions of darkness creating havoc and standing on the verge of overtaking our doomed world but, if we think like God thinks, these are all signs of creation groaning for the manifest sons of God, Rom 8:19,22.  Creation is groaning for powerful men and women of God to do supernatural things and bring God’s will and order to this life.

2023 Declarations #1

I declare that in 2023:
1. THERE WILL BE A Fresh Outpouring of the Supernatural.
Kids Version: We declare that we will speak the words that bring heaven to earth.
Numerous people will be anointed by THE Prophet to prophesy awesome stuff. Your cry will be “Oh, God, let me prophesy the awesome, the extraordinary, the unconventional of your power, your love, your compassion, your wisdom, your provision.”
1Cor.14:3,TPT—“But when someone prophesies, he speaks to encourage people, to build them up, and to bring them comfort.”
(You may watch the service at Grace when Marty gave the 2023 Declarations here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVGOsYMU5dY) Move slider over to 55:55 where Marty begins speaking.

Deposit Heaven There

MELISSA— We are not sissies.  We have the DNA, the breath of THE all powerful God in us.  We can be that Change-Agent wherever we are! Here’s something else about a Change-Agent: they stay in their ordained sphere and deposit heaven there.  They do not go running all over the world looking for the bad guys.  Just imagine Change-Agents waking up all over the world carrying the atmosphere of the Kingdom right in their own region.  This Kingdom is way more potent than any other kingdom we see activated right now, so can you imagine what this thing is about to look like?! I’m getting excited over here!

Exasperation

KATHY—Exasperation is only on our side of any situation. Exasperation always boils down to our focus.   Our focus is the desperate need, the unanswered prayers, and the injustice that we feel.  And the tormenting factor that is at the root of all of that, is fear.  And fear is complex. It is a fear of loss and a fear of unbearable consequences and at the same time a fear of personal failure. The only antidote is to move our focus to God who does not fear.  He sees much more than the details that torment us. And His nature and character do not change or bend under the weight of threats.  The only way to step out of exasperation is to step into simple trust. God knows the details. God cares. And God will do whatever is needed to be done concerning our concerns.

The Counsel of the Lord

As the people of God assemble today let us yield to the full counsel of our all-wise heavenly Father. Let us continually, throughout the year, draw on His Word and His Will as we walk paths of righteousness with sons and daughters of God for His name’s sake. Ps.32:8—“I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.”

No Side-Tracking Issues This Year

May the Lord keep us with His Word and His Wisdom that we not become convoluted with side-tracking issues this year and that we not clutter up our purpose and focus with relationships that God has not ordained. 1Cor.7:35,Amp—“Now I say this for your own benefit; not to restrict you, but to promote what is appropriate and secure undistracted devotion to the Lord.”

SEEC Magazine January2023-March2023

Marty, Kathy, Melissa, Jim Hodges, Dr. Greg Crawford, Larry Burden, Dr. Lynn Burling,
Joe Bogue, Brian Sherman in SEEC Magazine Quarterly Issue January2023-March2023.
Click on the cover below to read: 

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Losing Your Grasp on Plan B

MELISSA — This is the year to loose your grasp on Plan B and take hold, with both hands, of Plan A – His original intent for your life in this year. If your answer is hidden, ask God what the right question is in this moment.  Ask Him what, in you, might be hindering the answer.  Ask Him what you need to know today.  He’s got plans for you, He is not into punishing you.  His M.O. is all about forgiveness, redemption, relationship, and promotion all for His glory. Hey, if He tells you it’s simply about timing then it’s really that simple.  His timing is perfect.  Look at the birth and life of Samuel.  Perseverance is key!  It’s going to be an amazing year.  Get ready for your answers.  (Melissa will be leading worship and speaking at Kingdom Congress which is Mar.1-3,2023. All info: martygabler com/kc2023)