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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.)


Receive Faithful Words

friends talking

 

May we receive the faithful words of true friends, counselors, fathers and mothers, and make the proper adjustments to become more effective in the purposes of our Lord and more valuable to others. May their words propel us forward. But may we treat unqualified opinions and criticisms as water off a duck’s back and refuse to let them anchor us to unwarranted sloth.

“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.” (Prov.27:6 KJV)

“Friends mean well, even when they hurt you. But when an enemy puts his arm around your shoulder—watch out!” (Prov.27:6, GNB)


Learn To Be Aware

over shoulder look

 

Discernment can come as a gift of God in a sudden knowing or awareness, or we can ask for wisdom that will help us learn to discern.  We can learn to be aware of the presence of gathering forces lurking to take advantage of conditions, circumstances and activities.  It is wise not to ignore the nuances, the fleeting thoughts and sounds and awarenesses, the dream or vision glimpses, the echoes of conversation that keep coming to mind, etc.  Connect the dots until you have a picture of what is going on.  When something touches our awareness, even if it has been allowed for generations and its tenure has made it a norm, we are alive to confront it.   When air holds God-stuff, then, “Amen.”  If it is not, then, “Shut up.”  Or simply say, “No,” when you begin to realize something is trying to affect the atmosphere around you negatively.  Otherwise, whispers can stay in the atmosphere and linger until the enemy can use them to his advantage for influence. 
(This is the sixth 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.)


Little Made Sufficient

loaves fishes

 

Just because we do not deliver or give at the same level or in the same manner as someone else, does not mean that we hold back what God has for us to release. The little boy did not hold back his little lunch of loaves and fishes just because it wasn’t sufficient in the eyes of some. He didn’t withdraw saying, “This won’t do any good.” He released it and Jesus took the little and made it sufficient for many.

 “He who is faithful in a very little [thing] is faithful also in much…” (Lk.16:10a, Amp)


Atmosphere

fanblowing

I remember once that a spirit of depression came into the house.  It was almost visible like a cloud of fog. Marty and I both noticed the plaguing presence and realized neither of us were down or worried so that we had generated such a downer-atmosphere.  (One sign you are dealing with a spirit is they are irrational and cannot be explained through logical processing.)  That spirit had come in trying to contaminate the air to influence our mood or conversation so that we would give agreement to legalize its presence and agenda.  This is why the air is a crucial battlefield.  It is  unseen, yet present, so we must learn to discern and pick up on what has blown in.  When we are conscious of these things then we can counter them.  If we don’t discern it, we can add to the toxicity of the air because we allow our moods or thoughts or words to just go with the flow.  That is coming under the influence of the air and that is agreement that empowers it’s agenda.  We have to discern and refuse to agree through our reactions or words or moods. 

(This is the fifth 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.)