Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/20/2015

Praise God For His Provision

Seljalandsfoss Falls and Wildflowers, Iceland-849072by Hazel Straub

So often we waste time worrying about things God has already promised to provide. We fret about provision, when he has already said he will give us all that we need. Doubt, fear and unbelief cloud our vision, instead of trust and faith in God’s love for us. Seek him and his kingdom and he provides everything.

“If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers—most of which are never even seen—don’t you think he’ll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? What I’m trying to do here is to get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to God’s giving. People who don’t know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works. Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met. (Mathew 6: 30-34 MSG)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/19/2015

Walk In The Love Of God

iurby Hazel Straub

The love that God calls us to express is not romantic but practical and sacrificial. It motivates us to care more for others. Humility is its trademark. With love there is no “me first.” It does not condemn others but puts up with anything. Love doesn’t insist on looking good or scoring.

The heart of love, demonstrates trust in God, no matter the circumstances.  It always looks for the best and doesn’t keep track of other’s sins. It is forward-looking without regret. It doesn’t quit but keeps going until the end.

Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening]. (1 Corinthians 13:7 AMP)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/18/2015

Keys To Answered Prayer

Worshipping Godby Hazel Straub

What are the keys to prayer that gets answered? Quit fretting and chewing and gnawing on your problems. Instead, give your requests to God, with thanksgiving and praise. The focus is not on the problem but on our Problem Solver. God is good and his mercies last forever. His love never ceases.. He loves you and hears and answers. He gave his Son to die for you and gives all you need.

Once you rehearse and vocalize the goodness of the Lord, from a thankful heart, his peace floods your heart and mind. His presence surrounds you with quiet confidence that he hears and answers you. You will see the blessings rain upon you because of your thankful heart of worship.

Don’t worry over anything whatever; tell God every detail of your needs in earnest and thankful prayer, and the peace of God which transcends human understanding, will keep constant guard over your hearts and minds as they rest in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7 PHILLIP)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/17/2015

Do Not Quit!

by Hazel Straub

No matter how many times you stumble and iufall, you can always get back up. Keep your eyes on the Lord and attend to his sweet presence. Keep moving and he will help you, to continue your journey. Do not quit!

With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” And the people gained confidence from what Hezekiah the king of Judah said. (2 Chronicles 32:8 NIV)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/16/2015

Living Above Your Circumstances

iu-1by 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!

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/15/2015

Worship, Battles And Victory

iu-1by Hazel Straub

Self pity wants us to think that we are alone and are victims. Our Lord Jesus whispers that he gives us battles, to win victories. Often we respond in frightened terror, like the Israelites, when threatened by the giants.  Instead, when we know we belong to the God of Angel Armies, we can respond like David. He declared that he had killed the lion and the bear, when they threatened his sheep and Goliath would like them because he defied Yahweh. David worshipped, as he went to battle, in the name and strength of Yahweh the God of Angel Armies, not with the latest military weapons. Goliath filled with pride, thought his physical size and weapons would give him the victory. Yahweh accompanied David, and gave him the victory, with a slingshot and a smooth stone. Then it was the enemy army who ran in terror, when they saw their champion dead.

Remember, the bigger the enemy and giant, the harder they will fall, to their destruction. Battles give us victory, when we trust in Yahweh, the God of Angel Armies, who fights for us.

For even if we do walk in the flesh, on the other hand, we do not wage war according to the flesh. The weapons of our warfare are not according to the flesh, but of the power of God, and by it we subdue rebellious fortresses, and we pull down reasonings and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and we take all minds prisoner to the obedience of The Messiah. (2 Corinthians 10:3-5 ABPE)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/14/2015

Who Carries Your Load?

iuby Hazel Straub

It is not the hardships that you endure that define you and your journey. It is who walks besides you and carries your load! Jesus is our burden bearer. He knows what you need.

Rather than focusing on the roughness of the road, with its unexpected bumps, climbs and detours, concentrate on the one carrying and protecting you.  Rest in his loving care!

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28 NLT)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/13/2015

The Bitter Brings Healing

Horehoundby Hazel Straub

Life has various seasons filled with joy and gladness and sadness. When it seems that we experience the bitter, God always gives us his sweet love and mercy. When our health crumbles we cry out to him and the sweetness of his comforting healing presence, envelops us. Sometimes our relationships crumble, when friends leave us, the sweetness of close friendship with Jesus counters the bitter. Losing one’s job and seeing provision come from unexpected sources, show the bitter with the sweet. Even bitter herbs, improve digestion, calm inflammation and bring healing.

Although the pressure on you might be severe, it causes the character of Jesus to develop in you. Rejoice, the bitter works for your good!

Don’t run from tests and hardships, brothers and sisters. As difficult as they are, you will ultimately find joy in them; if you embrace them, your faith will blossom under pressure and teach you true patience as you endure. And true patience brought on by endurance will equip you to complete the long journey and cross the finish line—mature, complete, and wanting nothing. (James 1:2-4 MSG)

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Posted by: Pure Glory | 05/12/2015

In God We Trust

iu-1by Hazel Straub

There is often a tug of war between trusting God (having a firm reliance on God’s integrity, ability and character) and feeling insecure (lacking trust in God), due to the circumstances, in which we find ourselves. God has promised that we will not lack because he is our Good Shepherd and supplier. He watches over us and is our provision.

When we worship and praise God, our eyes see his tender love and mercy. We rest, knowing that he never will leave or forsake us.  Anchored in the rich soil of his wonderful love, nourished by his living water, there is no fear of the shifting shadows of health, wealth, possessions, family, friends, enemies, education, status and jobs.

In God, we trust and rely!

May everyone who knows your mercy
Keep putting their trust in you.
For they can count on you no matter what
O Lord, you will never, no never, neglect those who come to you.
(Psalm 9:10 Passion Translation)

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