halfmessy: Recent Episodes
Gaby Martinez
Welcome to the halfmessy podcast! Join Gaby in her halfmessy devotions that involve a mix of her halfmessy stories and God's word. These devotionals are meant to encourage you to always find how God stamps you complete in every situation.
As part of the Active Actions series, Gaby discusses the importance of meditation on God's word and some strategies to ensure a healthy perspective on studying the word of God.
Scriptures:
Psalms 1:1-6
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Galatians 1:10
Song: "Word of God Speak" by Mercy Me
This one has been in the can for several weeks, but due to audio and software issues has taken a long time to edit. Hope its still good enough quality to listen to!
As part of the Active Actions series, Gaby talks about the importance of confession in your walk with God and how it can create confidence in you.
Verses:
Proverbs 28:13
James 5:16
Acts 3:19
Mark 11:25
Song:
Run to the Father - Cody Carnes
This month's Active Action: Prayer!
Scripture: Psalms 32
Song: Saturate Me - Mary Alessi
Gaby discusses the importance of having an active membership and confidence in your relationship with Christ. The framework for the 12 relational practices for the next 12 months will cover prayer, confession, meditation, study, fasting, sabbath, silence, solitude, simplicity, giving, service, and worship.
Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22
Gaby talks about having a loose grip on your possessions, because it all comes from God. "It is not about giving everything to be saved, but being saved makes you want to give everything."
Scripture:
Matthew 19:16-21
Psalms 24:1
Ecclesiastes 5:19
Song: "Have It All" by Brian Johnson
Gaby shares a devotional aimed at multiplying your talents.
Scriptures MentionedMatthew 25:14-30
Luke 16:10
Recommended SongFaithful Now - Vertical Worship
Gaby shares a devotional aimed at her children - Learning about God's promises, and realizing that we need to claim them in our lives.
In this episode, Gaby discusses feeling obscure at times and how God uses even ordinary moments to do extraordinary things.
After a long hiatus due to researching this topic, I have emerged in the new year with some new found wisdom on meekness. Meek is not weak!
Scripture: Matthew 5:5, and basically all of Exodus
Gaby talks about the value of doing something that has no material value, only spiritual value – storing your treasures in heaven.
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20, John 38-41
Song: The Cost - Rend Collective
Gaby talks about the story of the Prodigal Son, and how we can learn something from both brothers in the story.
Scriptute: Psalms 103:8-13, Luke 15:8-31, Romans 2:4, Luke 12:15, Psalms 139:23-24
Song: Build Your Kingdom Here - Rend Collective
Gaby talks about the two gardens in life, Eden and Gethsemane, and to reminded of how good God is.
Scripture: Psalms 42 Jeremiah 29:11
Song: Oceans by Hillsong
Gaby discusses what is meant by the "glory of God" and how we are meant to reflect this in our own lives.
Scripture: Exodus 33-34, Isaiah 6:3, Psalms 19:1-4, Romans 1:20-24, Genesis 27, Isaiah 43:7, Colossians 1:15, Hebrews 1:1-3, John 17:10
Song: Glory to Glory - Bethel Music
Gaby talks about choosing transformation through our trials, rather than asking God to substitute out our problems.
Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 2 Peter 3:8-9 2 Peter 1:2 John 16:20-22
Song: Broken Vessels by Hillsong Worship
Gaby talks about putting your energy in the right inner circle, and not the circles the world encourages you to be in. This is a great lesson for those still in middle and high school, and we encourage you to share it with those young people.
Scripture: John 15:12-17, Job 15:8, Psalms 25:19, Genesis 26:24 Song: Come Thou Fount by King's Kaleidoscope
Gaby talks about God's Peace, and remembering the 3 Ps: Presence, Power, and Pruning.
Scripture: John 14:25-31 Psalms 147:45 Psalms 139 James 1:2-4
Song: Peace Be Still - Lauren Daigel
Gaby talks about using prayer to dwell in God's presence during times of discomfort.
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13 1 Peter 5:10-14 Psalms 91:1-6
Songs: Oh God - Citizens & Saints Live in the Wonderful - Lakewood Music
Gaby discusses being patient during her wedding season, and how to lean on God for divine patience.
Scripture: John 12:12-16, Zechariah 9:9 Song: Peace Be Still (The Belonging Co.)
Gaby talks about a tumultuous flight with her family, and about being still and knowing God is in control.