by Hazel Straub

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. (Proverbs 14:34 KJV)

America celebrates her 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. Today, on the National Mall, in Washington DC, a rededication of our nation, to God is happening, with Scripture reading, testimony, prayer, and worship, as Americans come to rededicate our country as One Nation to God. The emphasis is to turn back to God, remember with thanksgiving how he has preserved the nation for 250 years, with his guidance and presence. The people gather to remember the miracles that made the USA, through God;s help and his healing in our lives and land. It is a time of new birth of faith and freedom, as we humble ourselves, turn from our wicked ways and rededicate ourselves, as a nation, to God.

People from all of the fifty states, along with political leaders are coming together to rededicate themselves and the nation to God, with a heart posture of devotion and commitment. You can join them, in seeking the Lord, in repentance of our sins, individually and as a nation. God hears and answers, as we turn to him, and leave our sin to obey God.

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/16/2026

Led By The Spirit Of God

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

Be led, motivated, and driven by the Spirit of God, not by your emotions, circumstances, or your fleshly appetite. Being led by the Holy Spirit is exemplifying the Father’s heart.

“But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” (Galatians 5:18, 22, 23 KJV)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/15/2026

Irritations Sharpen Character In Relationships

by Hazel Straub

Have you ever become so irritated with a certain person that you were obsessed on their flaws? The ways they acted caused you to react in frustration and their thorns hurt. Then God began to show you, the same things were operating in your life. Your intolerance stemmed from the same immaturity lurking in your own life. This person came to sharpen you, like a knife blade, so you could be honed for the Master’s use. Rather than complaining, rejoice! This person is the tool used to make you more mature.

In the same way that iron sharpens iron, a person sharpens the character of his friend. (Proverbs 27:17 VOICE)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/14/2026

Resign From Doing God’s Job

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

Can you do yourself a few favors today? Resign from trying to do things that only God is supposed to. Free yourself from the responsibility of making sure that everything and everyone is perfect; place the responsibility back on God.

Ask God to help you today, instead of trying to do things on your own. Quit holding yourself to standards that God isn’t even requiring of you (loose yourself). Retire from focusing on the problems and focus on the (God’s) promises. If you do these favors FOR YOU, life will be more favorable TO YOU.

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/13/2026

Prayer For An Ignited Heart

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by Hazel Straub

Abba Father,

My heart, my way of thinking, my will, and emotions, I surrender and give to you. Soften and tenderize the hard places in my heart and make it soft and pliable. 

Ignite and consume my heart, so that I am aflame with love for your son, Jesus and you. Give me eyes that are solely focused on him, captivated and motivated by his love. Transform my heart with explosions of your love, until I am contagious with love, mercy and compassion, for family, friends, neighbors and enemies. 

Let the expression of love and mercy, in my life, be a sign and wonder to others. May the image of your son, Jesus, be what is seen in me. 

So be it!

Thank you, Abba, love from your beloved child

The light of God’s love shined within us  when he sent his matchless Son into the world so that we might live through him. This is love:  He loved us long before we loved him. It was his love, not ours. He proved it by sending his Son to be the pleasing sacrificial offering to take away our sins. Delightfully loved ones, if he loved us with such tremendous love, then “loving one another” should be our way of life! (1 John 4:9-11 TPT)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/12/2026

See It Happening

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

Your expectancy is tied to what you can see. Therefore, see it happening; see God doing it; see yourself fulfilling the desires God gave you.

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/11/2026

Chosen For This Time

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by Hazel Straub

Yahweh chose you to live in this time and season. He knew this was your time to live and overcome. Your destiny is to worship (to bow down in submission, inside your heart to him) and praise his name. Then you will walk with the Lord Jesus Christ and follow his lead, into good pastures.

Speak to the mountain that opposes you and keeps you from fulfilling what God has for you. Decree it removed and cast it down, with no doubt or unbelief. Then you will live in resurrection power, with no obstruction to your experiencing a joyful life of worship and praise to Yahweh, who is more than enough for all your needs. New doors that you never imagined will open for you, to walk through into new realms and opportunity that he planned for you. Rejoice in the Lord!

For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. (Mark 11:23 NKJV)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/10/2026

Powerful Prayer

by Apostle Gabriel Cross

One of the most powerful prayers to pray is, “Father, Help Me.” … How many hours do we waste, trying to do it on our own …When all we need to say is, “Lord Help Me!”

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/09/2026

Become More Like Jesus

by Hazel Straub

Quit looking for rescue from your situation. Jesus lives undefeated and Holy Spirit leads you in triumph. Every negative thing that occurs in your life, sets you up for an upgrade. God wants to change how you think. Your circumstances are not the problem but your perception of your situation. Take it to the Lord and get his perspective on the issue. Do not tackle the problem from the same level that it seems. Ask instead, “Where  is Jesus in my circumstances?”  Forget the “Why me?” victim mentality.  Instead ask, “What does this mean for my relationship with you and what do you want me to do?”

Your problems’ primary purpose  is to make you change and become more like Jesus. God created you in his image. Unless you think like him, doubt, fear and unbelief become your anthem. Favor, goodness, possibility, with all things turning for your good, is the believer’s portion. He faithfully walks besides you and will never leave or forsake you. In your circumstances, look for God’s presence . Realize he is good. Allow him to captivate your heart and go higher!

So we are convinced that every detail of our lives is continually woven together for good, for we are his lovers who have been called to fulfill his designed purpose. For he knew all about us before we were born and he destined us from the beginning to share the likeness of his Son. This means the Son is the oldest among a vast family of brothers and sisters who will become just like him. (Romans 8:28-29 TPT)

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