Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/13/2024

Believe, Trust, And Have Faith In God

by Hazel Straub

Keep your eyes on the goal I have set before you. Trust and depend on me, in faith. Do not rely on what you see in the natural but in faith in me and my Word. Obey me in faith, believing my promises. Know I am dependable and will fulfill all I promised. Walk on the Word I have given, not on your feelings or circumstances. Believe me and seek close relationship with me.

And without faith living within us it would be impossible to please God. For we come to God in faith knowing that he is real and that he rewards the faith of those who give all their passion and strength into seeking him. (Hebrews 11:6 TPT)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/12/2024

Honor Your Mother This Week!


by Apostle Gabriel Cross

Honor your Mom this week, every week and be blessed with an honorable life. Whether good or not so good, mothers are still worthy of our honor. They are gifts from heaven, lent to us on earth for a season, enjoy them while you can.   

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/11/2024

Are Problems A Heavy Burden?

by Hazel Straub

Frustrated that your knowledge, wisdom, and ways of tackling the problems that confront you do not work? Our issues will not be solved by men’s wisdom but only by dependence on Yahweh. In 1 Samuel 17, Israel was confronted by foreigners, the Philistines, invading their land. The armies faced each other from a distance and a champion for the enemy arose, making threats. This champion was much larger and taller than the Israelites and had flashy weapons and armor. The Israelites ran away in terror and this happened for forty days. Then a young teenager, who watched his father’s sheep came to give provisions to his older brothers, who were part of the Israelite army. This young man had a different perspective. He had a close relationship with Yahweh and had killed a a bear and lion that had threatened to kill the sheep, he watched. He saw the issue, as one of trusting Yahweh, not in the size of the champion or how things looked in the natural. Based on his relationship with Yahweh, his covenant keeping God, he came in His name with a slingshot and a stone. God gave this young man, David, the victory and the giant champion, Goliath, met his own death and the intruders, fled. The human perspective viewing the size of the problem has nothing to do with its defeat. 

We too can come in the name of Yahweh through His one and only son, Jesus, and see victory over what seems in the natural, an unbeatable foe. With Yahweh, nothing is impossible, when we trust in Him, and he gives us victory! Personal relationship and trust in Yahweh fighting with us, gives us the strength to conquer all the troubles facing us! Hallelujah!

Some find their strength in their weapons and wisdom, but my miracle-deliverance can never be won by men. Our boast is in Yahweh our God, who makes us strong and gives us victory!(Psalms 20:7 TPT)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/10/2024

My Heart Belongs To The King

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

This heart is reserved for the King! Love the One who loved you first.

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/09/2024

What Is The Key To Answered Prayer?

by Hazel Straub

Small keys open big doors. Hungry and thirsty for more of your Father God?  Trust and cry out of your need, to our Father in Heaven because he hears and answers. His love does not fail and he never gives up on you. Seek him with your whole heart, making him your priority, giving him your love. Reach out to him in faith. You will experience answers and his presence, beyond your expectations and imagination.

In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.  I will be found by you,” says the Lord. “I will end your captivity and restore your fortunes. I will gather you out of the nations where I sent you and will bring you home again to your own land.” (Jeremiah 29:12-14 NLT)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/08/2024

Who Is On The Unbeatable Team?

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

You plus God is an unbeatable team; with the Lord on your side there’s no way you can lose!

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/07/2024

God’s Grace

by Hazel Straub

Lord Jesus your grace–your love, mercy, kindness, loyalty is enough for me
Your grace and your glory surround, encompass and protect me no matter what the challenges
Your grace, your love, mercy, kindness, loyalty abundantly provided to me
Weakness in me allows you,Christ, to show yourself strong in resurrection power

Lord, I ask for and receive your grace for today!

Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/06/2024

Spirit Of Self-Worthlessness

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

When a person becomes livid, with you for telling them to care about themselves, and no longer desires to listen. This person has a spirit of self-worthlessness. The best thing for you to do, is teach them how to care for themselves, by you, caring for “you.”

Pray, for their freedom and keep moving forward.

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/05/2024

Faith In God Changes Everything

by Hazel Straub

No matter how difficult your circumstances, God will always turn it to good, when you follow him. Do not let the testing and trials make you bitter. God uses tests to help refine you into the image of his one and only son, Jesus.

Hard times call for your complete reliance and dependence on God. Walk in faith, knowing that it will turn out for your good. Then you will become more like Jesus. God promises never to leave or desert you and will stay close to you. Trust him in your life walk.

And without faith living within us it would be impossible to please God. For we come to God in faith knowing that he is real and that he rewards the faith of those who passionately seek him.  (Hebrews 11:6 TPT)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/04/2024

Rest In Faith And Be Still


by Apostle Gabriel Cross

Everything will be ok,
Everything will be alright
For I AM about to change,
Your very whole life.

You cannot fail,
Because It’s not My Will.
You will prevail,
Rest in faith, and be still.

Just move with the Cloud,
Move in Faith now,
And EVERYTHING you need
Shall be added to you, you’ll see

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/03/2024

Soar In The Presence Of Almighty God

by Hazel Straub

Resting underneath the shadow of the Almighty’s wings
Dwelling in the Most High, worshipping my heart sings
Drawing close to him, he is all I will ever need
Responding to his voice, his love most gratefully received

Leaving all my worries, stresses and cares with him
Trusting, knowing, he will handle every one of them
Coming close and learning what gives him delight
Enjoying his presence and love with all my might

He rescues me from danger, others’ anger and daggers
His strength causes me to rest, trust, not stress or stagger
He mounts me up on eagle’s wings and causes me to soar
Cause he’s my refuge, my dwelling and my protecting door

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress my God, in whom I trust. (Psalms 91:1-2 BSB)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/02/2024

Everything Is Alright!

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

Yesterday, while searching for materials and supplies for my home, my mind was suddenly bombarded with decisions, concerns, deadlines, and so forth, I was overwhelmed.

The Holy Spirit began singing to me, “Everything is alright, in your Father’s House.” He repeated the phrase, perpetually, “Everything is alright in your Father’s House.” Then he began to remind me, the house represents His presence, His Glory, our portion, our inheritance.

There is no room for worry, sorrow, depression, debt, lack, fear or any other thing, contrary to the Word, in your Father’s House. Only peace and happiness there. Nothing but Joy there. There’s no need to worry, no need to fret, in God’s House, he has only the best, for you. I began to burst in tears, and began to thank Him.

He said, “EVERYTHING, yes, everything, is alright, NOW IN YOUR FATHER’S HOUSE. You belong to Me, and I am taking care of all you need. In truth, in MY HOUSE, you have MORE THAN YOU NEED. More than you need, beyond what you can believe, in your Father’s HOUSE.

I reminisced the words of this song, as a little child. (Children are not born with fear but taught fear.) Our Father doesn’t desire us to live in fear. This is how he wants us, humble and fearless, in His House, His Glory, His presence. I AM THE FATHER WHO NEVER DISAPPOINTS!!!

We are always welcome, to live, abide, and dwell in The Father’s House, Masterfully designed and tailored for us his chosen children. Leave the earthly father mentality (limited), and embrace your Heavenly Father’s reality (unlimited).

Rest in My Rest. Trust in My Trust. Wait in expectancy of Me. Trust Me. For I anoint and appoint but I never disappoint. I am the Father, who never disappoints his chosen children! Be supernaturally prophetically encouraged today, EVERYTHING IS ALRIGHT, now, because you’re in the Father’s House. The Household of Faith. Everything…Selah

EVERYTHING IS ALRIGHT!!!!!!!

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/01/2024

Prayer To Start The Day

by Hazel Straub

Reveal your faithful love and kindness to me, Yahweh God, as the new day begins, I believe, trust and have faith in you. Show me the way to walk today, as I think on your tender loving care. Teach me, for I delight to do your will. My ears listen and follow your voice.

Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning; for in you do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul to you. (Psalm 146:8 AKJV)i

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/29/2024

Ask God For The Miraculous

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

In this hour, the miraculous is attracted to you. Don’t settle for what’s convenient, ask God, for what you really want. He’s the God of the miraculous, he is more than able to do it and complete it in you.

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/29/2024

Intimacy With The Good Shepherd Brings Blessings

by Hazel Straub

There is great reward when you become intimate with the Good Shepherd. He calls you by name and leads you into good pasture. Trust him with your heart. He gives you refreshment for your soul.

Trust in the Lord completely,
and do not rely on your own opinions.
With all your heart rely on him to guide you,
and he will lead you in every decision you make.
Become intimate with him in whatever you do,
and he will lead you wherever you go.
Don’t think for a moment that you know it all,
for wisdom comes when you adore him with undivided devotion
and avoid everything that’s wrong.
Then you will find the healing refreshment
your body and spirit long for. (Proverbs 3:5-8 TPT)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/28/2024

Miracles Of Mercy

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

What can I give God that he doesn’t already have?

According to Hosea 6:6 “Mercy” …I desire mercy not sacrifice… mercy to us and each other. When we release mercy to someone else, God sees that as “worship.”

(Matthew 9:12-14; 12:5-8; Romans 12:1-3 Message) Embrace what God has done for you, (mercy) releasing mercy to someone else is the best thing you can do for Him.

Present your life, every-day work, and endeavors as an offering to God. Give mercy to others like God gives mercy to you. Fix your attention on God and you’ll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you and quickly respond to it. Mercy brings the best out of you and others.

Mercy brings people to repentance; that haven’t. Mercy obliterates pride. Mercy melts mountains. Mercy tenderizes our hearts.

Mercy knows wrong with interceding. Mercy is telling the truth. Mercy releases the miraculous. Mercy forgives and acts as if it never happened. Mercy doesn’t keep a record of wrongs suffered. Mercy supersedes the past. Mercy heals.

Mercy sustains, uplifts, and holds us up. Mercy erases sins and deals with its effects on our hearts. Mercy speeds things us. Mercy releases judgment; not against people but against demonic influences in them. Mercy births favor. God isn’t simply merciful He is mercy.

Restlessness comes from doing what God is supposed to do. Doing everything, doing too much, over exertion; trying to make things happen instead of allowing God to. Mercy on yourself today…

Sometimes when God ordains it, doing nothing is doing something. You’re doing what God told you to do…that’s all that matters.

If you want people to have mercy on your past or past actions,
Quit remembering other people by their past or past actions.

Regardless, to members of your family, whom could be mingling with some person(s) who may or may not be good influences or you don’t necessarily approve of them. Note this, “God is taking care of every thing!” God has them; like he had and has you as well. Mercy. God can change things in one moment!

So go ahead, release Mercy, on the teller at the bank, the co-worker on the job, the one who wronged you or on yourself for whom you wronged, have mercy on God’s church, your city, your family, the waiter or waitress at the restaurant, yes and on everyone that hurt you. Do not only worship, but become worship by having mercy on the one who may never say they’re sorry or who may be acting oblivious to what they’ve done that was wrong; mercy…

Mercy, release it over your abuser, your accusers, your Judas’ and do it quickly.

But most of all Release MERCY OVER YOURSELF! Mercy Me, thanks Daddy for releasing the revelation to me and our ministries. I will always root for you and sing of your Mercy all the Days of My LIFE.

Hey! Fellow Believers — friends, family, and enemies (who are still my friends but don’t know it yet) — Miracles upon Miracles of Mercy are your portion.

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/27/2024

Love Is Merciful And Forgives

by Hazel Straub

The love of God is expressed by his giving his Son Christ Jesus, to die in our place. We receive God’s forgiveness through Jesus’ sacrifice. As we receive, so we give forgiveness to others who offend us.

Love shows mercy and covers other’s sinning against us. We receive love and give it without measure because we have received love.

Above all things have intense and unfailing love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins [forgives and disregards the offenses of others]. (1 Peter 4:8 AMPC)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/26/2024

Get Excited About You!

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

The Father God is so excited about you, he has aligned, designed, planned exciting and great things for you. Don’t be distracted or discouraged because of what’s going on around you and  miss-focus, on the Glory of Christ within you.

You were destined to live in the greatness and goodness of God. Your future is secure and brighter in Christ! So get excited about your life, because the Father is excited about your life!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/25/2024

New Realms Of Faith, Glory, Worship

‌by Apostle Gabriel Cross

I’m stirring the giftings and graces, of the Holy Spirit, in you. I’m calling you. I’m placing you, where no flesh can hinder you. I’m crowning you with breakthrough, deliverance, and glory, which are all a part of my love. That which has held you back, discouraged you, designed to bury you and snuff you out, is only going to propel you and impel you into greater glory, greater power, and greater authority.

Look up, look up to me, and all my glory! I have not forgotten you, nor will I forget you. I will cause you to rise, with new wings of faith. I will cause you to soar, in greater depths of my love.

Those things that you have put before me, held as sacred, and used with pride, lay them down. Every idol, every way of idolatry, every false way, every striving way of the flesh.

I am here to comfort you. I am here to heal you. I am here to restore all that you’ve lost and all that you think you’ve lost. It is my desire to crown you with glory. Be free from yourself. Be free from your fears. Be free from your own routine of worship, and worship me with a new heart, and a new desire. I desire your worship, I desire you.

I dismantle you from the old and mantle you with the new. I am all that I said, I am and I will be all that you need me to be and so much more. New freedom, new freedom, new freedom, new freedom. Higher realms, higher realms, higher realms, access granted. I release you in your spirit, your soul, your body, your family, your relations.

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/24/2024

Spirit Of God Gives Life!


by Hazel Straub

The Spirit of God gives us life. Human effort cannot give eternal life. The words of Jesus breathes Spirit and life to our innermost being, when we receive them.

Jesus said: “It is the Spirit Who gives life [He is the Life-giver]; the flesh conveys no benefit whatever [there is no profit in it]. The words (truths) that I have been speaking to you are spirit and life.” (John 6:63 AMPC)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/23/2024

The Key To Transform Your Life

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

Don’t stop trying, because your trying will be transfigured, into accomplishment. Don’t stop believing God, because your believing will develop into fulfillment. And whatever you do, don’t stop worshiping God, because your worship, (like King David), will transform your life, city, and nation.

The enemy wants you to stop. However, God wants you to know that he sees the end, the final results, and the outcome of your situation, AND IT IS GOOD AND VERY GOOD, just don’t stop.

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/22/2024

Speak Life To The Dry Bones!


by Hazel Straub

God created us in his image. He spoke the world into existence. With our tongue we speak life or death and create our world . God brought Ezekiel to a valley filled with dry bones. God told him to prophesy to the bones and they would come to life. Ezekiel spoke as the Lord told him to and the bones became a great army. In the same way, we can speak to the parts of us that are dead and dry and they will come to life once again. Speak life to the dead promises in your life and see them come to life. Jesus came to give us abundant life. Agree and speak abundant overflowing life to those dead places and watch them come to vibrant life!

So God created human beings in his own image.
In the image of God he created them;
male and female he created them. (Genesis 1:27 NLT)

Then he said to me, “Speak a prophetic message to these bones and say, ‘Dry bones, listen to the word of the Lord! This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Look! I am going to put breath into you and make you live again! I will put flesh and muscles on you and cover you with skin. I will put breath into you, and you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the Lord.’” (Ezekiel 37:4-6 NLT)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/21/2024

God Is Still God!

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

Even when your heart is hurting, God is still healing you. Even when you’re still struggling, God is still delivering you. Even when you’re needing funds, God is still financially increasing you. Even when you’re lacking character, God is still maturing you. After and before anything and everyone, GOD is STILL GOD…

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/20/2024

God’s Grace

by Hazel Straub

The grace of God causes us to trust in Jesus, for our salvation (welfare, prosperity, deliverance, preservation, safety; saved or rescued and delivered from destruction by God). Salvation is a gift from God and we cannot perform or be good enough to earn it. God gives it to us, freely! We have a new identity through Jesus the Christ-the Anointed One living inside of us.

For it was only through this wonderful grace that we believed in him. Nothing we did could ever earn this salvation, for it was the gracious gift from God that brought us to Christ! So no one will ever be able to boast, for salvation is never a reward for good works or human striving. (Ephesians 2:8-9 TPT)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/19/2024

I Can Do All Things Through Christ

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

You’ve learned how to ABASE, now it’s time to ABOUND!

Abase-to reduce or lower, as in rank, office, reputation, or estimation; humble; degrade. Archaic, to lower; put or bring down: He abased his head.

Abound-to occur or exist in great quantities or numbers: to be rich or well supplied; to be filled; teem.

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (Philippians 4:11-13 KJV)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/18/2024

God Pleaser Or People Pleaser?

by Hazel Straub

Worried and concerned about how you look to others and if they approve of you?

It is easy to get caught, trying to please people. However, the approval that is important comes from Yahweh God, our Father in Heaven. Pleasing people exhausts one, due to its demands for performance, compromise and control. It snares you into a spider web of deceit, with defeat and insecurity. God pleasing however, gives you your true identity, as you put your focus, actions, confidence and trust in him. You safely rest in the Lord, at peace because he is trustworthy and does not change. When we please God, the rewards are great.

The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever leans on, trusts in, and puts his confidence in the Lord is safe and set on high. Many crave and seek the ruler’s favor, but the wise man [waits] for justice from the Lord. (Proverbs 29:25-26 AMPC)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/17/2024

Old Wineskins Past Or The New Mindskin?

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

We can’t afford to stay in the same old wineskin–mindskin of yesterday, it will not hold or advance the new wine of the Holy Spirit, the present truth of God. My heart bleeds this morning; I can’t live in yesterday.

No one after drinking the old wine wants the new, for he says, ‘”the old is better.” The old is rooted in the old systems of man, comfortability and familiarity. The new is rooted in the Kingdom of God, it’s uncomfortable and unfamiliar.

They pour new wine into new wineskins, so that both are preserved. How can we maintain the same comfortable routine, sing the same familiar songs and minister from the same old systems and keep the new? We find more important our song selections, our pre-selected sermons, and what impresses us, versus the fresh wineskin presence of the Lord and what impresses God. Pursue the presence of God and refuse to live in yesterday.

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/16/2024

What Do You Think And Rehearse?

by Hazel Straub

What we think and rehearse in our minds, manifests in our actions. When we meditate and think on the wonderful love of God, his mercy, grace, faithfulness and forgiveness for us, we give more love, mercy, grace and forgiveness to others. However, if we allow pride, offense and trauma, to take hold in our thoughts, we become proud and self-centered, self-righteous, argumentative, bitter and unforgiving. We judge others and act superior.

We need God’s weapons to pull down strongholds of the enemy, residing in our mind, will and emotions (heart). No longer letting past traumas define our present. With our full surrender and reliance on God’s supernatural help and weapons, we destroy these thoughts through Jesus. Thankful for God’s faithfulness and help, we either live bitter or better.

The weapons of the war we’re fighting are not of this world but are powered by God and effective at tearing down the strongholds erected against His truth.  We are demolishing arguments and ideas, every high-and-mighty philosophy that pits itself against the knowledge of the one true God. We are taking prisoners of every thought, every emotion, and subduing them into obedience to the Anointed One (Jesus).  (2 Corinthians 10:4-5 VOICE)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/15/2024

Real Relationship

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

Real relationship requires real communication. Be honest with yourself, God, and others. Don’t mask how you really feel. Deal with it and allow God to deal with your heart.

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/14/2024

A Green Olive Tree In God’s House


by Hazel Straub

When we seek God and dwell in him, his living water nourishes us. In his presence, our perspective changes to an eternal viewpoint. We become like a tenacious olive tree that enjoys long life, produces olives, oil for lamplight, eating, and anointing oil. The olive tree is an evergreen. The roots of the olive tree can thrive in hot arid conditions, needing minimal water, and some still produce after 2,000 years. The olive branch, is the symbol for peace. Noah sent out a dove from the ark after the flood and the dove returned with an olive branch in its beak. Like the olive tree we will flourish as we seek God and bask in his presence.

But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in and confidently rely on the loving-kindness and the mercy of God forever and ever.(Psalm 52:8 AMPC)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/13/2024

Accept The Challenge To Love!

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

Love beyond yourself.

If your love doesn’t carry you beyond yourself, it isn’t love. “And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; Though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved,” (2 Corinthians 12:15). In the natural, one loves expecting love in return. Paul says, “I do not care whether you love me or not, I am willing to destitute myself completely, not merely for your sakes, but that I may draw you to God.”

The real test for the Bride is not in her preaching the gospel, but washing the feet of others, and doing things that do not count in the actual estimate of men, but matters for everything in the eyes of God. God delights in the bride when she spends herself out for God’s interest, in other people, not caring what the cost will entail; and doing it gladly. A lot of what we call love is really affection because it doesn’t go beyond ourselves. Love beyond yourself today, and love your Hater.

Apostle Hater Lover

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/12/2024

Fearfully And Wonderfully Made!

by Hazel Straub

Often we worry about our circumstances, losing our assets and are self-centered. We become so concerned about how life affects us, we lose our focus and the reason we live. God our Creator, placed us in our family, in our city and nation with a destiny. He created us in his image and placed gifts inside of us that we need for our life purpose. His plans for us are bigger than we can imagine. Look up, see your life from God’s perspective and worship him! You are fearfully and wonderfully made,  your destiny calls.

“For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].” (Ephesians 2:10 Amplified)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/11/2024

Decree For Yahweh’s Glory To Cover

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. (Habakkuk 2:14 KJV)

We decree and declare that Yahweh covers the earth, our families, marriages, relationships, businesses, churches, and all nations with his GLORY! Be flooded with the Glory of the Lord Today!

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/10/2024

Breakthrough Vision

by Hazel Straub

Have you looked back to the past with fondness and not enjoyed where you were today or the breakthrough that God is giving you? If your vision is to the past, you will miss the miracle of today and tomorrow.

The children of Israel received a miraculous delivery from slavery in Egypt. However, although they ate supernatural bread from heaven, their clothes and shoes never wore out and they had water to drink, they were not content. Instead of looking for breakthrough into their God promises, they longed for the garlic and leeks of Egypt. They forgot how hard slavery and oppression was. Because of their negativity, they wandered in the wilderness and died.

Keep your vision looking forward and know that this is a time of breakthrough and quick fulfillment of dreams. Let praise and worship come out of your mouth because God is doing marvelous things for you!

All the tests they endured on their way through the wilderness are a symbolic picture, an example that provides us with a warning so that we can learn through what they experienced. For we live in a time when the purpose of all the ages past is now completing its goal within us. (1 Corinthians 10:11 TPT)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/09/2024

Christ Makes A Difference

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

Don’t just do something different, be something different! You can make a difference because of the difference Christ makes in your Life!

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/08/2024

Welcome The Warmth Of Light And Love!

by Hazel Straub

The sunlight increases daily, although the snow remains on the ground, in the Far North, it slowly melts. Nothing stays the same, when in the presence of the Sun of Righteousness (Jesus). Also nothing remains the same in the sun. Some things of the flesh have died during the winter. The Spirit of God is quickening you, from the long cold winter.

Let the old things of the flesh, pride, stubbornness, unbelief, fear become killed and expelled. Instead let the love and light of God, grow, new humility, pliability to the voice of Holy Spirit, and quick obedience produce good fruit. Welcome the light that casts out all the darkness and brings new life, with the evidence of God’s love.

But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions: joy that overflows,
peace that subdues,
patience that endures,
kindness in action,
a life full of virtue,
faith that prevails,
gentleness of heart, and
strength of spirit.
Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless. (Galatians 5:22-23 TPT)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/07/2024

Expose Your Heart To Father God!

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

Deliberate Worshipers expose what’s in their hearts allowing the Father to heal their issues, thus becoming more intimate with the Father. While impulsive worshipers hide what’s in their hearts, refusing to deal with their issues, preventing them from becoming intimate with the Father.

God wants your heart in worship not just worship…

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/06/2024

Let Go and Receive Forgiveness

by Hazel Straub

Getting rid of the clutter and getting organized is popular during this time of year. Even more important is getting rid of the garbage in your life: Unforgiveness. Release all the hurts, offenses, resentment, bitterness, and negativity, by an act of your will and forgive. Quit meditating on the wrongs done to you. It makes you toxic and bitter.

When we fail to forgive others, the darkness creeps into our lives like fungus and pollutes us. All of us have sinned against God, who shows mercy and forgiveness, when we turn to him. However, we need to forgive those who have wounded us, to receive God’s mercy. Forgiving makes room for the blessings pouring into your life. Make a daily habit of letting it all go!

For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. (Matthew 6:14 KJV)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/05/2024

My Heart Belongs To The King!

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

My ears were created to hear You (your voice)
My mouth was created to speak as your voice
My heart was created to obey your voice

The Voice of the Lord is my song
I can hear my lover calling me to his chambers
I can hear the thunder and the Fury of his love for me

I discern his sound beckoning and wooing me
His sound is my joy
His sound is my joy

I lay down everything I’ve placed before you, my desires, my ambitions, my dreams, even the way I think things should be.
I lay it all down at your feet and I crown you as Lord and place you as King of my heart.

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/04/2024

The Key To Perfect Peace


by Hazel Straub

When we occupy our thoughts and mind on the Lord, we enjoy peace, health, prosperity and rest. Our trust, commitment and confidence is on him, not our circumstances. This way of occupying our minds, brings great reward, as the Lord cares for us.

You (the Lord) will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, and hopes confidently in You. (Isaiah 26:3 AMPC)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/03/2024

Change Your Thoughts!

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

You will never leave your past, if you continue to think the same. Unlearn your past and find no more regrets in your future.

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/02/2024

The Lord Hears Your Cries

by Hazel Straub

Cry out to the Lord, with all your heart! He hears and delivers you, from your troubles. He knows you, that you are dust (Psalm 103:`4). His love lifts you up and helps you triumph.

And my trust, the house of my refuge, my Mighty Deliverer, God, The Mighty One, upon whom I trust, my helper and the horn of my salvation, the house of my glorious refuge. (Psalm 18:2 ABPE)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/01/2024

Prayer To Destroy Spirit Of Unbelief

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

Destroy the spirit of unbelief in my life, Lord.
Roll back the curtains of the lies, in my mind Lord, so I can see what is really behind.

Your Love enables me to see
Love ain’t love until I give it away.

I shall intimately know the truth and the truth shall intimately make me free…Selah

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 03/31/2024

Jesus Resurrection Grace


by Hazel Straub

Lord Jesus your grace–your love, mercy, kindness, loyalty is enough for me
Your grace and your glory surround, encompass and protect me no matter what the challenges
Your grace, your love, mercy, kindness, loyalty abundantly provided to me
Weakness in me allows you Christ to show yourself strong in resurrection power

Lord, I ask for and receive your grace for today!

Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 03/30/2024

Mercy For Haters


by Apostle Gabriel Cross

And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. (1 Timothy 1:12-14 KJV)

Paul, previously named Saul, formerly a Hater, but God had mercy on Him. I was once a Hater, we’ve all been haters and come short of the Glory of God, but he had mercy on us. Extend mercy to your Hater, they might be the next Paul one day.

Refuse to hold people, to standards that you know you can’t live yourself. Love your Haters and extend mercy today!

Apostle Hater Lover

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 03/29/2024

Victory Through Jesus!

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by Hazel Straub

No need to get distressed or fearful when the enemy comes at you like a flood. He is defeated and when it looks like you are going to lose, the Spirit of God comes to raise a banner to encourage you. Jesus has defeated the enemy and his victory is our victory.

So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him. (Isaiah 59:19 KJV)l

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 03/28/2024

Redeemed, Forgiven, Healed

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

It does not matter what may have been done wrong in your family, past, or what you have done wrong, the Father forgives all your iniquities. It doesn’t matter what your diagnosis is or how severe your disease, the Father heals you of all disease. He redeems your life from all destruction and crowns you today, with His loving kindness and tender mercies.

You are redeemed, healed, and forgiven, prophesy, “I AM REDEEMED, HEALED, AND FORGIVEN TODAY!”

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 03/27/2024

Believe And Receive

by Hazel Straub

When we ask God for something, we must believe he will give it. To believe means to accept it as true. Be confident that the Word of God is true. What you believe, will decide what you receive, in the name of Jesus.

Jesus replied, “Let the faith of God be in you! Listen to the truth I speak to you: If someone says to this mountain with great faith and having no doubt,‘Mountain, be lifted up and thrown into the midst of the sea,’and believes that what he says will happen, it will be done. This is the reason I urge you to boldly believe for whatever you ask for in prayer—believe that you have received it and it will be yours. (Mark 11:22-24 TPT)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 03/26/2024

My Heart Lord Prayer


by Apostle Gabriel Cross

God is more concerned about our hearts being correct, than our words…

Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thorn bushes, or grapes from briers. The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks. Why do you call me, “Lord, Lord,” and do not do what I say? (Luke 6:44-46)

Prayer:
Create in me a heart to worship you and renew in me the spirit greater than David. Give me purity of heart, clarity of vision, and raise my love level, so I won’t carry the wrongs that I’ve done and have experienced, from others any longer. I want a pure flow and a clear way for the King. In relation to others, I want to be a pure flow and clear way to the King. My heart Lord…

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 03/25/2024

Mind Renovation With Holy Spirit

by Hazel Straub

How we view our world, from our thought life, determines our actions. As he thinks in his heart (thinking and reasoning), so is he. (Proverbs 23:7)

The Apostle Paul urges us to not be the same as the world but to change from living by the flesh, to a complete metamorphosis, through renovation (renewal) of your mind, by the Holy Spirit. No more negativity but dwelling on the Word of God and letting the Holy Spirit totally change you. Then you will discern God’s will.

Stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, but be inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit through a total reformation of how you think. This will empower you to discern God’s will as you live a beautiful life, satisfying and perfect in his eyes. (Romans 12:2 TPT)

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