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Stir up the Flame

The air was bone-chilling cold. The fire had gone out and it seemed useless to pick up the stick and stir the ashes which looked so lifeless. Yet, when I began to stir around in the ashes, sparks began to fly, embers were exposed to the air and they began to flame into life. The embers that came to life had not been apparent before I stirred up the ashes. I added some small twigs and in a short period of time, after feeding the fire with some larger pieces, I had a full-grown fire to warm myself.  Paul urged Timothy, “Stir up the gift of God within you (2Tim.1:6 KJV).” There was no impassioned plea for Timothy to sit quietly by until a holy stick-bearing angel came and stirred up the fire. Actually, the imperative is to do just the opposite: “[You] Fan into flame the gift of God.” This phrase was used in the common vernacular of the time to describe the rekindling of a fire that had been allowed to die down through neglect (W.E. Vine).


From one Side of the Spectrum to the Other

MELISSA—Sometime back I was dealing with a physical matter, not life or death, but an irritating battle that almost caused a lock down due to the “WHAT IF this gets worse” record playing in my head, and it seemed to be stuck on “repeat”.  It’s that kind of battle that sent my emotions from one side of the spectrum to the other.  After all, I’m not the only person to have dealt with this issue.  There are plenty of others living with it.  BUT I don’t see why I HAVE to live with it.  So, I was seeking God on the matter, and He so beautifully and faithfully gave me revelation regarding my healing all along the journey.  Throughout the journey I knew in my core that the physical issue was a done-deal.  In fact, at the beginning of the year I heard someone say that this is going to be a year of reversal! WELL, COME ON NOW (go ahead and take that for you and yours right now!).  It was just another confirmation that not only was I being healed, but that thing was going to be reversed!


An Increment of His Kingdom

MELISSA — Even though the sky is clearing there may be a storm or two that pops up as we head into the God-ordained days ahead. No worries though, the storms have to “be still” and bow to the intention of God Almighty. In prayer the other night I heard this after it came out of my mouth, “Your Kingdom is over this nation and you are releasing another increment upon us.” What if we are that increment?! What if we are the stealth measures He is putting in place to release a deeper increment of His Kingdom on this earth? Me thinks we are!


Davids Facing Goliaths

KATHY—God’s Kingdom rule here & Now means we are not just little shepherds facing big giants, we’re DAVIDS facing GOLIATHS! There is a GOVERNMENTAL difference! Even as David was on assignment from Jehovah and enabled to deal with Goliath and the Philistines, so are those who give themselves to God’s government, the Kingdom of God. David announced Whose authority he was under, “David answered, “You come at me with sword and spear and battle-ax. I come at you in the name of God-of-the-Angel-Armies, the God of Israel’s troops, whom you curse and mock. (1Sam.17:45,Msg)


Hearing and Learning Increased

As the people of God assemble today, may their hearing and learning be increased as they acquire wise counsel for living and, in turn, lead others to the truth.  ”The wise will hear and increase their learning, And the person of understanding will acquire wise counsel and the skill [to steer his course wisely and lead others to the truth],” (Prov.1:5, Amp)

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The Month of September is For

There are matters of worry that seem so obvious. The month of September is for not letting what seems to be obvious to have control over our emotions and decision-making but stand firm upon the solid promises and the lasting Word of Almighty God. September is the month to quote the eternal Word of God more than we quote the nay-sayers and those who push misbeliefs and misinformation.  Ps.37:3,Amp—“Trust [rely on and have confidence] in the Lord and do good; Dwell in the land and feed [securely] on His faithfulness.”  Prov.28:26,Amp—“He who trusts confidently in his own heart is a [dull, thickheaded] fool, But he who walks in [skillful and godly] wisdom will be rescued.”

DREAMS VISIONS PROPHECY 2023  Sept.8-10  Grace Church Willis,TX  No Fee
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Change-Agent in Ordained Sphere

MELISSA—We are not sissies.  We have the DNA, the breath of THE all-powerful God in us.  We can be that Change-Agent wherever we are! Here’s something else about a Change-Agent: they stay in their ordained sphere and deposit heaven there.  They do not go running all over the world looking for the bad guys.  Just imagine Change-Agents waking up all over the world carrying the atmosphere of the Kingdom right in their own region.  This Kingdom is way more potent than any other kingdom we see activated right now, so can you imagine what this thing is about to look like?! I’m getting excited over here!
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Getting Past a Troubling Dream

KATHY — God does not expose people to a troubling dream so they can be worried and tormented or start grieving early.  Intercessors must shake off the emotions of the experience to be able to agree with God and change the situation.  The biggest mistake with intercessory insights is the lack of follow-through by the dreamer, and that is usually because:  (1.) they do not realize it is a call to intercede,   (2.) they fail to accept the mission because of a sense of inadequacy or being unqualified as an intercessor   (3.) they stay in the emotion of the dream rather than taking a position of authority and agreement with God to break an assignment or   (4.) they go into panic over timing, considering it a done-deal already. We must shake off the emotions of the experience so we can agree with Father God.  ****  (KATHY will be teaching on dreams at the 2023 DREAMS VISIONS PROPHECY Conference which is Sept.8-10;  Location: Grace Church Willis,TX just north of Houston off I-45 * 936-856-2455; No Fee to attend. Schedule and all details: martygabler dot com/dvp2023/)


Speaking in Your Dreams

May the Lord stir you concerning His nearness and interest in you by touching your heart, by angels ministering around your bed and by speaking to you in dreams.  “The wise counsel God gives when I’m awake is confirmed by my sleeping heart. Day and night I’ll stick with God; I’ve got a good thing going and I’m not letting go.”  (Ps.16:8, Msg)
DREAMS VISIONS PROPHECY Sept.8-10, 2023 <> Marty, Kathy and Melissa. No Fee. Grace Church Willis,TX. See details here: martygabler.com/dvp2023/


Renewing of Your Mind

MELISSA— “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Romans 12:2) That’s a Change-Agent’s life right there.  We PROVE the good, acceptable and perfect will of God.  How? By changing our thought habits.  We meditate on God’s will, His original intent for this earth.  We stop fixating on the enemy’s war around us by realizing his war has intensified because he is feeling the pressure of this never-ending Kingdom in Luke 1:33.  We turn our thoughts toward that powerful fact.  We engage in power, love, and a sound mind by dumping fear-thoughts that have wreaked havoc (2 Timothy 1:7).  This is all possible in our lifetime!


While Walking Out Transition

KATHY—While walking out transition . . . 1) the first step is put on the boots of PEACE  2) keep your PRIORITIES in order as a filter   3) as you consider the POTENTIAL of each possibility.


The Lord Give Back Your Dreams

May the Lord give you back your dreams–those dreams that were in your heart before disappointing experiences, hurts, delay of time, and weariness jaded your expectancies. May the Lord bring back to you, in full bloom, the dreams of innocent, hopeful childhood–the hopes that He longed to facilitate when you were born. May we return our hearts to His longings and purposes that do not disappoint but that take us beyond our limited expectations by His grace and giftings. Ps.39:7,TPT—“And now, God, I’m left with one conclusion: my only hope is to hope in you alone!”

MARTY will be speaking at Dreams Visions Prophecy 2023.
Date: Sept.8-10 at Grace Church Willis,TX.
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Ever Awake and Alert

MELISSA—Yes, it has come to this: Be vigilant – keenly watchful to detect danger; ever awake and alert; sleeplessly watchful. (dictionary.com) Let me go ahead and say, this is not a “you deserve a spanking for allowing the world to go down the toilet” article.  Rather this article is aimed at being an alarm clock to wake up God’s sleeping giants to war! Is that you? Well, you’re the one reading this right now, and that is NO COINCIDENCE! So, here’s your wake up call, you beautiful heavenly-Change-Agent, you! What is a heavenly Change-Agent? It’s one who makes a difference wherever they are because they carry Heaven in them.  When I say Heaven, I mean one who carries the original intent of God wherever they go.  What is God’s original intent? Heaven on earth, a Kingdom without end (Luke 1:31-33).  The difference between our Change-Agents and the ones making the news right now is that we cause life, healing, peace, hope, restoration—not death and destruction!
(MELISSA will be leading worship and speaking on “The Prophetic Lifestyle”
DVP2023 Sept.8-10. Click on pic below to see details.)

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Offense Distorts

Kathy — Offense distorts the way we see everybody and every event in life. Cain obviously did not see God as a loving, wise, just, heavenly Father and he would not accept correction. He was too angry and perhaps too ashamed, too disappointed or too self-absorbed to do the right thing. (One of the major signs of immature character is self-absorption.) We don’t see what is true or right if we cannot see past how we feel. Js.3:16, TPT — “So wherever jealousy and selfishness are uncovered, you will also find many troubles and every kind of meanness.”

(KATHY will be speaking at DREAMS VISIONS PROPHECY CONFERENCE 2023 at Grace Church Willis,TX. She will be speaking Sept.9 at 10:30am. All schedule info is at martygabler dot com/dvp2023/)


The Lord’s Prayer Requests

As the people of God assemble today, may our Lord’s prayer requests be prayed by His people. May those things He desires on earth, in the lives of people be prayed in agreement with His heart and purposes.  “In this manner, therefore, pray:  Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.  10  Your kingdom come.  Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matt.6:9-10, NKJV)


Time of Realization

MELISSA—Here is a Game Changer for the rest of the year. The remainder of the year will be a time of realization. Yes, you are healed… there it is. Yes, you are delivered from chronic issues and habits… there it is.  Yes, God’s promise is still in tact… there it is. Yes, you have a role in the remaining months of this year… there it is. No, you are not out of His reach… there He is — Jehovah-Shammah: “the Lord is there”.


Dreams That are Timely Telegrams

KATHY–I have sensed for several months that the Body of Christ is in an important time of transition into new norms. One of the new norms I believe we can expect is strategic dreams that equip us for the purposes of God. I consider strategic dreams to be those timely telegrams that confirm direction or give instruction or release insight and understanding for a mandate and call to action.    (KATHY will be speaking at DREAMS VISIONS PROPHECY CONFERENCE 2023 at Grace Church Willis,TX. She will be speaking Sept.9 at 10:30am. All schedule info is at martygabler.com/dvp2023/)


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Oh Lord, Surround Our Children

May the Lord God move by the power of His Word and His Spirit in schools across America in this school year. May He surround our children with His keeping power and may He raise up from them Daniels, Esthers, Deborahs, Josephs and Davids who impact their environment for the saving of many. “All your children will be disciples of the Lord— I will make peace abound for your children.” (Isa.54:13, CEB)

Marty will be speaking and prophesying at DREAMS VISIONS PROPHECY 2023.
September 8-10 – Location: Grace Church Willis,TX. All information for schedule
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What is a Prophetic Lifestyle?

MELISSA—What is a prophetic lifestyle? It is hearing and seeing God’s intention about the here and now, and what is to come on a regular basis.  Or as my Mom puts it, “PROPHETIC” is God revealing Himself, His thoughts, His will, His insights, His plans, His wisdom or instructions or warnings or the plans of hell.  Why is a prophetic lifestyle important? A prophetic lifestyle starts with a hearing ear. The statement  “He who has ears to hear let him hear” is made in all of the following passages: Matthew 11:15; 13:9; Mark 4:9; Luke 8:8; Revelation 2:7; 3:6.  To be said this many times must mean it’s rather important. This lifestyle lives in agreement with the intentions of God and stops enemy assignments from manifesting on the earth. (Come to DREAMS VISIONS PROPHECY Sept.8-10,2023 and worship with Melissa and the Grace Worship Team. She will also be speaking Sept.8 at 7pm. No Fee. All info for DVP2023 is at martygabler.com/dvp2023/)


Sliding Into Weariness

KATHY—If we are tired and ignore tired and do not resolve tired, we can slide into weariness. Then our attitude is affected. Like in an airplane, the wrong “attitude” will change the final outcome.  Attitude that is off a few degrees will influence our decisions and choices, causing them to miss the mark by a few degrees.  That can lead to disappointment, despair and even desperateness.  Recognize the first signs of tiredness and take a break for rest.  It is during those times the Holy Spirit can redefine “well doing” if necessary.  If you get to the “weary” phase you can miss the harvest, you can miss the good results simply because you have lost focus and are not looking.  “And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint.” (Gal.6:9, Amp)


Do Not Worry

SFMV#30 – Scriptures for Morning Victory

Marty reads Scriptures and prays for our victory.

Theme: “Do Not Worry”

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