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Obedience and the Different Path

A paradigm is simply an example or a typical pattern.  We all have them in our mental files and they affect our choices and our expectations.  They become our standard or ruler to measure rightness or success.  These former models or expected patterns can set our goals and be our driving force whether we realize it or not.  For example, we go to church and expect to find the model we have known in the past.  Even if that model is flawed or should be changing, maturing and growing, we measure its rightness by the known pattern.
We must keep in mind that paradigms come from experience.  That means they were built in a past season or a specific situation or a particular set of circumstances; and just as seasons, situations and circumstances change, it is likely that our paradigms will have to adjust.  If they don’t, former examples and patterns will continue to drive us even when obedience or excellence would go a different path. (First excerpt from Kathy’s article “Fresh Obedience”)


Function At Peak Level

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May the Lord help each of His sons/daughters to get to the place where they can
function at peak level and release what He has put in them to greatest effect.
And may the display of it take the world by storm, wow the most lauded and
talented, and leave those who wield power in awe at Who the Lord is and what
the Lord has done through His own.

“I will offer You my grateful heart, for I am Your unique creation, filled with
wonder and awe. You have approached even the smallest details with excellence;
Your works are wonderful; I carry this knowledge deep within my soul.” (Ps.139:14, The Voice)

“….They will see Yahweh’s glory, the excellence of our God.” (Isa.35:2b, WEB)


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine.
Volume 19 Issue 3
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SEEC Magazine Volume 19 Issue 3