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A Willing Spirit

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It is hard to see eternal purpose through the grit and grime of experience.  So, our spirits have to be renewed, and that starts with cleaning life’s grime off the windows.  That’s why David prayed in Psalm 51,  “Create in me a clean heart, [send your window-cleaning presence!] O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”  A steadfast spirit is a spirit that circumstances cannot bully, that emotions cannot control and that experiences cannot defeat.  (v.11) “Don’t cast me away from your presence and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and sustain me with a willing spirit.” (NAU) A willing spirit is a spirit that is willing to try again, that is willing to believe again and that is willing to hope again.

(This is the eighth excerpt from Kathy’s article “Rebuilding Our Temple“ which was published in SEEC Magazine [Marty and Kathy’s ministry magazine]. More excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


One Greater Than the Temple

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Jesus did not seem at all concerned about offending people who didn’t believe the way He believed. In Matt.12 He and His disciples walk through a corn field on the Sabbath and the disciples picked and ate corn. When approached by the Pharisees and rebuked for it, Jesus defended the disciples. He then walks into the synagogue and heals a man’s withered hand on the same Sabbath. He has now stacked up two major offenses. The Pharisees immediately called for a little confab to plan to destroy Him using the healing as their condemning accusation. Instead of apologizing and going great lengths to attempt to prevent offense, He rather reminded them in verse six that they were the ones offending by not acknowledging He is greater than the Temple and its system they claimed was being violated. “One greater than the Temple is here.”


SEEC Magazine October/November 2015

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SEEC Magazine   Volume 19  Issue 5   October/November 2015

CLICK HERE TO READ: SEEC Magazine Vol 19 Iss 5

The Ministry of Repentance……………Jim Hodges
Choose Life……………………………………Kathy Gabler
We Cannot Live Crossless……………….Simon Purvis
Toto, I’ve Got a Feeling We’re
   Not in Kansas Any More………………Joe Bogue

The Power of Cumulative Effect………Lynn Burling
Stress Doesn’t Get the Last Word…….Melissa Gabler
Knowing Christ…………………………….Sam Brassfield
Kingdom’s Leaven-
Kingdom’s Hope
………………………….Greg Crawford

Present Challenges and
   the Prophetic Mindset………………….Marty Gabler


Decision With Vision

LookIntoDistanceProv 29:18  – says, “Without a vision the people perish.”  “Where there is no revelation or prophecy the people cast off restraint,” (RSV)  When we have no vision, no awareness of God’s calling and  purpose and plans, we have no guidelines for choices, no criteria for life.  We tend to make life decisions like friendships, marriage, education, career and investments randomly, without awareness of how all areas of our life connect to the plan and call of God.  That’s why our lives sometimes feel disjointed and conflicting and we end up confused, wounded and scarred with a bitter residue in our attitudes.

(This is the seventh excerpt from Kathy’s article “Rebuilding Our Temple“ which was published in SEEC Magazine [Marty and Kathy’s ministry magazine]. More excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


KATHY GABLER gives a brief encouraging word:
“Escape From The Victim Syndrome”
TO LISTEN, CLICK HERE: http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-18T21_51_13-08_00

Not Focusing on Time

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May we not focus on the loss of time and opportunities as we head into the remainder of this year. But may we focus on Him Who is faithful and desirous to get us to appointed times and purposes and may He help us not to sabotage what He is working in us.

“The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.” (Ps.138:8, NKJV)
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Planning ahead:
(1) September 14-16, 2018 – DREAMS VISIONS PROPHECY  Grace International Willis,TX   graceic.org
(2) March 6-8, 2019 – KINGDOM CONGRESS  Grace International Willis, TX


 

Rebuilding Thought Patterns

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The key difference between winning war and merely surviving is our beliefs and attitudes, and both start  in our thinking.  That’s why God was trying to change Judah’s thinking and focus (Hag.1:5-9).  Rebuilding the temple would change their future. Rebuilding the temple would set their priorities in order and break the cycle they were in. Rebuilding the temple was about vision and purpose. When we have vision of a future that is different, better and beyond today’s limitations, we can muster the passion and zeal to take ground and get to change.

(This is the sixth excerpt from Kathy’s article “Rebuilding Our Temple“ which was published in SEEC Magazine [Marty and Kathy’s ministry magazine]. More excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


 

Praying for the Blessing of Others

PrayForOneAnotherAs the people of God assemble today, may each one look beyond opportunities
to dwell on and point out the faults of others. May each one pray for the other
that their faults not overcome them but that they escape faults and shortcomings
and be blessed for the purposes of the Lord and the blessing of others.

“and never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding, berating, and
any kind of abuse], but on the contrary, give a blessing [pray for one another’s
well-being, contentment, and protection]; for you have been called for this very
purpose, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being,
happiness, and protection].” (1Pe.3:9, Amp)


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Perseverance is the Evidence

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Faith is the evidence of things not seen.

Perseverance is the evidence of faith.
Perseverance is the evidence of trust.
Perseverance is the “amen” spoken by us.

“For as many as are the promises of God, they all find their Yes in Him [Christ]. For this reason we
also utter the Amen (so be it) to God through Him [in His
Person and by His agency] to the glory of God.” (2Cor.1:20, Amp)


Click the link below to hear Melissa and Marty singing “Rise Up”
on Track 10 of their worship CD “An Encounter.”
The CD is prophetic worship. Produced by FICMI Studio Conroe,TX.
Arranged and engineered by Jorge Gamboa.
* The audio is best enjoyed using earbuds or headphones.
Click on this link:
http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2013-09-30T20_14_28-07_00

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Falling Into Unbelief

FallingMidAirFalling into unbelief isn’t really even complicated.  When trials are extensive and answers  to prayer are long in coming, doubt will always show up and build a case for unbelief.  Doubt sniffs us out when we are afraid.  Fear stinks and Doubt smells it!  Fear is similar to germs in that it’s everywhere.  We can dismiss it and wash it away like we do germs with soap, or we can allow the fear germs to infect us: “I’m afraid the situation might never change.  I’m afraid they might not be healed. I’m afraid I might not be able to stand and keep fighting.”  The moment we embrace fear, Doubt says, “AMEN,” and we begin the descent into unbelief; and unbelief is always a losing-ground war!

(This is the fifth excerpt from Kathy’s article “Rebuilding Our Temple“ which was published in SEEC Magazine [Marty and Kathy’s ministry magazine]. More excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)

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May the Lord Keep You From Falling

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May the Lord keep you from tripping, falling, or mis-stepping.  May He keep your footsteps and keep you in safe paths and free of injuries.

“You will help me, Lord God, and keep me
from falling;” (Ps.54:4, CEV)


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine.
CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO READ:
SEEC Magazine  Volume 19 Issue 4