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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)

Is it Unchangeable?

KATHY—Sons don’t take a cultural “given” as their heavenly Father’s thinking.  Sons stay alert to what contradicts the will of God and the culture of His Realm.  Sons know the Word and therefore know, “with God nothing is impossible”.  So sons know that a seemingly unchangeable end is CHANGEABLE.  

Height, Length, Depth, Breadth are Waiting

It is hard to just settle for what is presently evident in our lives and in our environment when God Almighty has shown us in His Word that His sons/daughters are expected to call upon Him and know the breadth, length, depth and height of Him (Eph.4:18) that we have not known before and even expect to be filled with “the fullness of God” (Eph.3:19). New levels there are and we shall rise to them. Doors there are and we shall go through them. We shall walk through them, we shall run through them and those who go with us shall experience the Kingdom of God…. on earth as it is in heaven. Rise up, go through, walk through, run through and if you have to…. battle through! FULL POTENTIAL IS STILL OUT THERE… (waiting).

Heard a Slingshot

MELISSA — After having some wearisome days I was praying and I heard a slingshot being pulled back slowly to the point of release.  I could hear the sling snapping as it was being pulled to the its limit in order to hurl the stone at peak velocity.  Then I heard the Holy Spirit say, “You are feeling this way because this is where you are.” We are being stretched to the limit for the greatest outcome.  Don’t forget what happened when David released that stone — a giant fell! 

The Path Planner

KATHY—Wouldn’t it be more in character with our wise and loving God to have planned a path for us that fulfills who we are rather than contradicts who we are?  To think otherwise is to assume our Heavenly Father has not been actively aware of us in every moment of our lifetime. To think otherwise is to assume our gifts and callings were an after-thought, after God got to know our personality and talents and quirks.  No, we serve the God who knows the end before there is a beginning! (Isa.46:10)