Daily Devotions

Latest

Awaken From Slumber


As the people of God assemble today, may they be
stirred to awaken to the light of Christ who shows them
the path away from fraud and error. May they awaken
from all sense of slumber and not dose at time of opportunity.

“Wake up from your sleep, Climb out of your coffins;
Christ will show you the light!” (Eph. 5:14, Msg)

Release From The Pattern Of Anger

BirdFlyAwayUnresolved anger can become a driving force, a passion, an energy that can seem good and productive, while it undermines like termites until the core of character, integrity, hope and joy of life is eaten away. Unresolved anger can become depression, fear, sickness and even a pattern of failure. I know a young lady whose anger at criticism and injustice as a child kept her grieving. She became a prisoner of her focus. Because she could not take her eyes off of her victimization, she remained a victim, actually positioning herself for more criticism and injustice. Resolving her anger was the release from the pattern.

(This is the eleventh excerpt from Kathy’s article “Healing The Parts To Be Whole“ 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.)

Loosing The Anchor Of Anger

BoatAdrift_1Anger is a strong passion, which of itself is not sin; but we sin, or miss the mark, by how we DEAL with it, (Eph 4:26-32). We MUST resolve it according to Godly principles, and resolve it QUICKLY! Ignoring anger does not make it go away. Anger is tangible, as literal as a hot coal. It will burn and destroy . . . health, relationships, opportunities, destiny. Exploding in temper does not resolve anger because even after the bomb blows, it regenerates if there is no CHANGE of heart or issues! Unresolved anger can change form until it is unrecognizable. It can become a witty cynicism. If my jokes and remarks make people laugh the anger doesn’t seem so dangerous! But anger can anchor GRIEF to our lives! (This is the tenth excerpt from Kathy’s article “Healing The Parts To Be Whole“ 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.)

Allow Reason

BoatSailing
May we allow the Holy Spirit to reason with us when we get over into a
mentality of frustration and anger, and begin to express views and attitudes
that aren’t even reasonable. May He help us to recover in a timely fashion
and grant us grace to repair the breaches.

“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD…” (Isa.1:18, KJV)


SEEC Ministries Website:
SEEC Website

Recognizing Anger In Grief

CloudLightSunINABILITY or REFUSAL to be comforted can be a sign that the roots of grief have become infected with  anger and unforgiveness.  It is sometimes difficult to recognize anger or unforgiveness because they have many faces.  Anger can SEEM like a responsibility. ‘I must stay angry to protect my family.  I must stay angry to protect myself from this ever happening again.’  Or, ‘I must stay angry to insure the guilty party does not go unpunished!’  Anger can even seem to be a positive force and be used as a form of power or control in chaotic times.  However, the long range repercussions are not good.   James 1:20, “For man’s anger does NOT bring about the righteous life that God desires. (NIV)

(This is the ninth excerpt from Kathy’s article “Healing The Parts To Be Whole“ 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.)


To listen to Marty and Kathy’s teachings and Worship Music:  CLICK HERE

Supply For Repair

ReplacingBoards
May the Lord bring us such wonderful blessings as to prevent
deterioration and loss. May He bless us in the matters where we
need restoration and repair. May there be supply for repair and replacement.

“And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according
to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Phil.4:19, Amp)


“What A Day Can Hold”
Melissa Gabler singing a spontaneous song in
worship at Grace International Church.
(Best enjoyed with headphones or earbuds)
http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2015-05-11T22_38_33-07_00

Living Beyond Grief

LookingIntoDistanceIf we do not receive comfort, we become CRIPPLED by GRIEF.  One of the tell-tale signs that GRIEF has crippled a person is they continually rehearse their trials until the listener fully understands and relives their experience.  They usually believe their experience is so unique that no one else can fully understand or sympathize.  Another mark of grief being in residence too long is one physical battle after another.  Receiving comfort closes the door on calamity or loss.  Continued grief keeps the door open, so calamity keeps coming! Hopelessness is not just emptiness, it is a vacuum that sucks in despair.  Likewise Grief can become a vacuum that draws more tragedy.  WE CANNOT LIVE THERE!

(This is the eighth excerpt from Kathy’s article “Healing The Parts To Be Whole“ 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.)


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine.
Volume 19 Issue 3
CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO READ:
SEEC Magazine Volume 19 Issue 3

Forgiving Offenses

PatOnBack
As the people of God assemble today, may they look upon
one another, as they hope the Lord looks upon them, and
may they have mercy toward one another forgiving offenses
and realizing the life-giving consequences of harmony and unity.

“Put up with one another. Forgive. Pardon any offenses against
one another, as the Lord has pardoned you, because you should
act in kind.” (Col.3:13, Voice)

The Lord Grant Recovery #1

MorningSunFlowers
May the Lord grant recovery #1—May the Lord grant His people
recovery from time spent in ill health; and restore lost strength,
lost income and lost time.

“But then I will bring health [recovery] and healing to the people
there. I will heal them and let them enjoy [reveal to them] great
[an abundance of] peace and safety [security].” (Jer.33:6, EB)


LiveStream broadcast of Grace International Church
Starts at 10:15 each Sunday morning.
http://www.graceic.org/grace-tv/

From Forfeit To Future

WomanWalkPathI know a lady who always viewed herself as a “Pastor’s Wife”.  When her husband died, the “pastor” died and she suddenly had no identity!  She mourned but did not move on to comfort.  In the heavy fog of grief she even considered suicide; but God “called her sons to her side to speak to her, encourage and instruct.”  She received the comfort and CHANGED from a woman in her 70’s wanting to forfeit her future to a woman who is passionately building the future as she travels and ministers to many!
(This is the seventh excerpt from Kathy’s article “Healing The Parts To Be Whole“ 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.)


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine.
Volume 19 Issue 3
CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO READ:
SEEC Magazine Volume 19 Issue 3