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Glean Wisdom

Listening

 

May the list of people you
glean wisdom from grow.

 
“Listen! Wisdom is calling out.
Reason is making herself heard.”  (Prov.8:1, GNT)


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Attaining Things Which Are Before

Reaching forward

 

“Those things which are behind” must be laid aside in order that “those things which are before” may be attained.  A prophecy can be a part of what makes up that “Divine Gravity Pull.”  When we receive a prophecy, the word which we receive begins to propel us forward.  When we are propelled forward we are truly being propelled toward something but we are also being propelled away from something.  Prophecies should serve to help get our minds and emotions off those unfruitful things of the past.  There are attitudes and mindsets, traditions and sentiments, failures and rejection that we must set aside in order to go on.   “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us” (Heb 12:1).
(This is the seventh excerpt from Marty’s article “Black Holes, Planets And Gravity” which was published in SEEC Magazine.  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 18 Issue 5
CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine


May Things Connect In Our Brains

brain gears

 

May all things that are supposed to connect in our
brains connect as they should. May they connect in
the timing and fashion that is profitable for accomplishing
daily tasks and completing goals and communicating accurately.

“Then I tried to explain these things in the best and most
accurate way.” (Ecc 12:10, CEV)

 

 


His Influence Apprehends

apprehendedChrist’s “holy power and influence” had laid hold of Paul (Phil.3:12). It has been said that the gravity pull of a planet is its influence upon other heavenly objects. That holy power and influence of Christ upon us apprehends us in order to display His Image in us and His character through us.

(This is the sixth excerpt from Marty’s article “Black Holes, Planets And Gravity” which was published in SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)

 


Your Home A House Of Prayer

family praying

 

Your Home #5 — May your home be a house of prayer where prayers are offered for each of those who dwell there. May it be a place of agreement for your needs and for the salvation of family.

Act 16:31 They answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you and your family will be saved.” (Acts 16:31, GW)

 


Apprehended For Purpose

taking handThe reason Paul said, “that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus” (Phil.3:12), was because he could feel that undeniable “Pull” to His destiny.  Rather than resisting that “Pull”, he reached forward (v.13) in anticipation of grasping the fullness for which He had been “apprehended.” That word “apprehended” is a wonderful word which expresses that “Divine Pull” upon us. “Apprehend”: to possess; to take eagerly, comprehend, find, perceive (Strong); to take possession of – in a good sense, of Christ by His holy power and influence laying hold of the human mind and will, in order to prompt and govern it (Thayer).
(This is the fifth excerpt from Marty’s article “Black Holes, Planets And Gravity” which was published in SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


Our Trust In God Is Not Misplaced

praying_trusting

 

As the people of God assemble today, may they hear and speak the
never-failing Word of God that assures His people that He is on the
throne and that their trust in Him is not misplaced. May they leave
their respective places of worship with hope and enablement to
meet tomorrow’s challenges with faith in their God.

 
“No need to panic over alarms or surprises, or predictions that
doomsday’s just around the corner,  Because God will be right there
with you;  he’ll keep you safe and sound.” (Prov.3:25-26, Msg)


Process And Being Proven

process
You are welcome to choose the title you prefer:  “What To Do When You Are More Spiritual Than Your Pastor”  or  “What To Do When You Know More Than Your Pastor Knows”  or  “Observations on Absolom.”  Absolom pushed for and expected to be able to take authority in areas where he hadn’t been proven (1Tim.3:10).  But biblical principal tends to follow this pattern:  (1) Process while walking out relationship;  (2) Process leads to being proven;  (3)  Process and being proven leads to a track record that follows the principal of Lk.16:10– “faithful in little can be trusted in much”. 


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine. Volume 18 Issue 5
CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine


The Goal Is Reachable

goal reachedThe goal Paul spoke of is consistently out there before us. It is not illusive nor is it merely idealistic. It IS reachable. It IS attainable. But there are “black holes” and certain “planets”, with their gravity pull, that we must avoid in order to reach that goal.
“Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect:  but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.  Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended:  but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,  I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” (Phil 3:12-14)
(This is the fourth excerpt from Marty’s article “Black Holes, Planets And Gravity” which was published in SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


Gifts And Surprises

surprisedMay the people of the Lord God receive gifts and surprises
and may you receive surprise visits from those you would
dearly love to see.

“If I were in your shoes, I’d go straight to God I’d throw myself
on the mercy of God. After all, he’s famous for great and unexpected
acts;  there’s no end to his surprises.” (Job 5:8-9, Msg)


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Pulling Us To The Image Of Christ

earth moon

 

The overwhelming factor in God’s design is that He has purposed to bring each of us to the Image of Christ (Rom.8:29). That wondrous “Gravity Pull” upon us is not pulling us to heaven. It is pulling us to display the Word… made flesh… full of grace and truth. (Jn 1:14) God is pulling us to Himself in order that we may be like Him. “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (2Co 3:18)
(This is the third excerpt from Marty’s article “Black Holes, Planets And Gravity” which was published in SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


Your Home A Place Of Faith

prayer in homeYour Home # 4 — May your home be a place of faith where you
are edified and the Name of the Lord is spoken and His
blessings are enjoyed.

“Through skillful and godly Wisdom is a house (a life, a home,
a family) built, and by understanding it is established [on a
sound and good foundation],”(Prov.24:3, Amp)


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine. Volume 18 Issue 5

CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine

p.3 – Seeing Us Like God Sees Us—Kathy Gabler
p.6 – The Kingdom And The Church—Jim Hodges
p.9 – The Divided Man (Part 2)—Simon Purvis
p.14 – Perspective Switch: A Contrast Of Hope—Melissa Gabler
p.17 – The Gifts Of Healing—Lynn Burling
p.21 – Don’t Lose Sight Of Purpose—Tricia Miller
p.24 – From Great Dissatisfaction To Great Satisfaction—John & Pat Terry
p.26 – Don’t Stop Short—Marty Gabler


God’s Gravity Pull

gravity pull

 

Our sovereign God puts within His purpose for us a certain “gravity pull” which causes all things to  work together to get us to the fulfillment of that purpose. That “Gravity Pull” upon us will get us to purpose and to a satisfying sense of fulfillment if we do not allow strong “gravity pull” from other “planets” and “black holes” to divert us.

(This is the second excerpt from Marty’s article “Black Holes, Planets And Gravity” which was published in SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


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May They Stay On Track

on track

 

May those who “fall” and “mess up”, and can’t seem to stay on track
for very long, get a good dose of the Word and the Holy Ghost and
run the race as faithful servants of the Lord. May their reputation
change from “faller” to “faithful”.

“Because of this, brethren, be all the more solicitous and eager to
make sure (to ratify, to strengthen, to make steadfast) your calling
and election; for if you do this, you will never stumble or fall.” (2Pe.1:10, Amp)


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine. Volume 18 Issue 5

CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine


Enablement Beyond Who We Are

one on one

 

There are people who need you, O Lord. They need to be strengthened, encouraged, equipped and comforted. Give us enablement that is beyond who we are, what we know and what we can do so that they may be edified and impacted to the degree you want them to be.

“So then, as occasion and opportunity open up to us, let us do good [morally] to all people [not only [b]being useful or profitable to them, but also doing what is for their spiritual good and advantage]. Be mindful to be a blessing, especially to those of the household of faith [those who belong to God’s family with you, the believers].” (Gal.6:10, Amp)


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine. Volume 18 Issue 5
CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine

p.3 – Seeing Us Like God Sees Us—Kathy Gabler
p.6 – The Kingdom And The Church—Jim Hodges
p.9 – The Divided Man (Part 2)—Simon Purvis
p.14 – Perspective Switch: A Contrast Of Hope—Melissa Gabler
p.17 – The Gifts Of Healing—Lynn Burling
p.21 – Don’t Lose Sight Of Purpose—Tricia Miller
p.24 – From Great Dissatisfaction To Great Satisfaction—John & Pat Terry
p.26 – Don’t Stop Short—Marty Gabler


New Articles_Marty and Kathy

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Marty & Kathy’s ministry magazine  *  SEEC Magazine 

October/November 2014  *  Volume 18  Issue 5

CLICK ON COVER to read articles.

 * After you click on the cover and the magazine pdf comes up,
just scroll down the page to read articles.

We pray this issue will edify and equip you
for our Lord’s Kingdom purposes,
Marty & Kathy

IN THIS ISSUE:

p.3 – Seeing Us Like God Sees Us—Kathy Gabler
p.6 – The Kingdom And The Church—Jim Hodges
p.9 – The Divided Man (Part 2)—Simon Purvis
p.14 – Perspective Switch: A Contrast Of Hope—Melissa Gabler
p.17 – The Gifts Of Healing—Lynn Burling
p.21 – Don’t Lose Sight Of Purpose—Tricia Miller
p.24 – From Great Dissatisfaction To Great Satisfaction—John & Pat Terry
p.26 – Don’t Stop Short—Marty Gabler


Drawn To Destiny

hand reachingFrom the moment that we were conceived in the womb, God began to draw us to the fulfillment of the destiny He had in mind for each of us.  “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be CONFORMED TO THE IMAGE OF HIS SON, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.” (Rom 8:28-29)
(This is the first excerpt from Marty’s article “Black Holes, Planets And Gravity” which was published in their ministry magazine SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine. Volume 18 Issue 5
CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine

We pray this issue will edify and equip you
for our Lord’s Kingdom purposes,
Marty & Kathy

IN THIS ISSUE
p.3 – Seeing Us Like God Sees Us—Kathy Gabler
p.6 – The Kingdom And The Church—Jim Hodges
p.9 – The Divided Man (Part 2)—Simon Purvis
p.14 – Perspective Switch: A Contrast Of Hope—Melissa Gabler
p.17 – The Gifts Of Healing—Lynn Burling
p.21 – Don’t Lose Sight Of Purpose—Tricia Miller
p.24 – From Great Dissatisfaction To Great Satisfaction—John & Pat Terry
p.26 – Don’t Stop Short—Marty Gabler


Victorious Stories To Tell

People relaxing on porch

 

May your home be filled with good news reports, victorious
stories to tell and awesome telephone calls that thrill
you and yours.

“The light in the eyes [of him whose heart is joyful]
rejoices the hearts of others, and good news
nourishes the bones.” (Prov.15:30, Amp)


Not Driven Under Influence

driving

If we let bad experiences be the sound that fills the air around us, then we continue to bow to destructive influences in our thinking, then we defeat ourselves, then we cry, “Foul,” but there is no resolve in blame.  It is much wiser to learn to clear the air in our own life.  May the Lord help us to realize the power of agreement we have within us so that we do not empower the wrong influences.  We do not have to live under a “DUI” charge (meaning here, Driven Under the Influence) of fear or lies or hopelessness or painful experience or any other darkness.  We are on earth so that our lifetime will demonstrate the Kingdom and government of God.  That means we cannot be content to be driven under any influence that is not God.  Let’s clear the air! 

(This is the last excerpt from Kathy’s article “Clear The Air” which was published in Volume 18 Issue 4 of their ministry magazine SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


Your Home A Place Of Healing

Family of Feet warming at a fireplace

 

Your Home #2 — May your home be a place of healing and
recuperation from illnesses and from the harshness of
the environment you move in on a daily basis.

“No harm will come to you.  No sickness will come
near your house.” (Ps.91:10, GW)


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Defying Past Patterns

Stop

 

We should not be passive about patterns in our own life because of experience.  For example, Job said, (3:25)  “For what I fear comes upon me, And what I dread befalls me.”  Fear is being open for what could happen, and that is agreement that empowers it.  Experience can argue that your fears are always successful, but even if we cannot deny experience or past patterns, we can most certainly defy them and keep them from controlling the rest of our lives. 
(This is the eighth excerpt from Kathy’s article “Clear The Air” which was published in Volume 18 Issue 4 of their ministry magazine SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)

 


Each Member Set

Body of Christ

 

As the people of God assemble today, may they see each other through the eyes of our Lord who has set each of them in the Body of Christ as it has pleased Him. May we each be divinely enabled to see the giftings and abilities the Head of the Body has designed for each one to function in so that each member may fulfill their purpose and glorify God who has called us.

“But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased.” (1Cor.12:18, NKJV)


Your Home A Sanctuary

Your house

 

Your Home #1– May your home be a sanctuary and may you be
at peace there. May you find comfort and safety within its walls
and comfort from those who dwell there. May you have quiet and
solitude and not be invaded by inordinate noise and commotion of nearby dwellings.

“…You will come back home and live in peace; you will be secure,
and no one will make you afraid.” (Jer.30:10b, GNT)


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Breaking Patterns

Under any influence our thoughts are affected and what we think we speak and what we speak is agreement that legalizes what goes on in our world.  That makes me wonder if one of the Tornadoreasons that history repeats itself is because the air is conditioned for it.  It is possible that it only took one or two storms in Kansas to have people rehearsing the trauma and filling the atmosphere with dread and expectation that eventually formed “Tornado Alley.”  We honestly cannot deny experience, but we can defy it developing into a pattern that rules the day.  Is it an extreme and absurd thought to you that even weather patterns can be affected by the power of the tongue?  Are the atmospheric conditions an untouchable, sovereign element of nature or did Jesus speak to the storm?  I’m not suggesting a new breed of storm-chasers, rather that we do what the Father is doing, even as He directs concerning weather and nature.  If experience is backed with agreement that becomes a power of the air in a geographical region or in a family, in a community, in a business or in a nation, we still do not have to stay in passive agreement with that pattern if it is not the will of God.  We can agree with God and clear the air. 
(This is the seventh excerpt from Kathy’s article “Clear The Air” which was published in Volume 18 Issue 4 of their ministry magazine SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)