by Apostle Gabriel Cross
We cannot SEE nor EMBRACE our FUTURE, if we are either BLINDED by or HANDICAPPED by our PAST. One cannot fully embrace the NEW, until one has completely released the OLD. Be dismantled from the old and mantled with the NEW TODAY!
Posted in Lifestyle | Tags: destiny, encouragement, faith, future, inspiration, life, lifestyle
by Hazel Straub
“Will you dance with me?” inquired the bridegroom of his bride. She eagerly accompanied him to the dance floor. She had no difficulty following his lead into a waltz, even though she could not see where they were going. Her focus was solely on the groom. Suddenly, the music shifted to a swing dance. Flawlessly, the bride began to swing dance with the groom. It appeared effortless for the bride to change her movements, to the new rhythm and beat, because her gaze was on her groom. The music shifted without warning to a salsa dance and again there was no difficulty, with the bride following her groom into the new dance, as she yielded to him. They danced as one together and did not notice the crowd, who intently watched them and came near them on the floor. The bride and groom had eyes only for each other and their unity exhilarated them, as they danced.
This illustrates how the bride of Yeshua focuses on him, as she yields to her bridegroom, in life’s dance. She has no difficulty dancing with him, when the music unexpectedly, dramatically shifts, and the crowd presses closer. The only circumstance that matters is being with her beloved, attuned to his leading, as she flows with him. Will you trust him and let him lead you in this dance?
by Hazel Straub
It is easier to see the faults of others than our own sins. We have a tendency to judge the twig in our brother’s eye and miss the plank protruding from our own eye. This behavior causes us to sin, with haughty arrogance and conceit (pride).
Daddy God, deliver me from taking liberties with your grace and mercy. Wash and make me clean from faults and sins, I do not recognize. Keep me from becoming over familiar with you and presuming on your mercy, while filled with pride and conceit. May these sins not control me. Soften and make my heart pliable, to your instruction. May my thought life and speech be acceptable in your presence, for you are my stability, anchor and rescuer.
Psalm 19:13-15 (Complete Jewish Bible)
“Who can discern unintentional sins? Cleanse me from hidden faults. Also keep your servant from presumptuous sins, so that they won’t control me. Then I will be blameless and free of great offense. May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be unobjectionable in your presence, Adonai, my Rock and Redeemer.”
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by Apostle Gabriel Cross
My love isn’t predicated on your performance.
Your wrongs are no match, in comparison to My love for you.
Regardless of what we owe, or what we stole, or took advantage of, or don’t deserve,
My Love for you is greater than it all.
How great is his love for us?
Who can measure the love of God?
How deep is his love?
Mishaps, disappointments, adversities, and trying times aren’t to try or test your faith but “your heart.” This helps build your faith in God because faith works by love. The Love I have for you is incomprehensibly boundless…it never changes it only changes you and others.
Posted in Love | Tags: encouragement, faith, God, Gods love, inspiration, love, poetry, relationship, Relationships
by Apostle Gabriel Cross
Walking in love. Regardless of how people treat us, it’s how we treat them that God takes account of. I’m keeping all my accounts of mercy open, because I know I will have to make many withdrawals. Walking in love.
Posted in Lifestyle | Tags: Christianity, encouragement, faith, love, Relationships
by Apostle Gabriel Cross
Even if it’s at the very last-minute, God still hears, answers prayers, and will never let “you” down.
Posted in prayer | Tags: Christianity, faith, God, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality, trust
by Apostle Gabriel Cross
Pray about EVERYTHING! It only takes a moment to pray and another moment for God to respond.
Philippians 4:6-7 (The Message)
“Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.”
Posted in prayer | Tags: anxiety, encouragement, faith, God, inspiration, life, Prayer, victorious, worry
by Apostle Gabriel Cross
In the place where I can’t even doubt God.
Why would you doubt the One, whom has never failed and never will?
Who fights your battles, when you are still.
The One who has proven himself over and over again.
Who always gives you a helping hand.
The One whom has you always on his mind.
The One who has healed you so many times.
The One who made and makes ways out of no way.
Who turns your darkest nights into sunny days.
In the place where I can’t doubt God anymore.
Posted in worship | Tags: Christianity, Doubt, encouragement, faith, God, inspiration, life, poetry, worship
by Apostle Gabriel Cross
When you are pure, the enemy can’t even touch you. Purity attracts purity. When your heart is pure, you don’t have to manipulate things or try to make something happen. God will bring the things to you or cause it to fall into your hands. Being pure is realizing your flaws and being honest before God concerning them. When you are pure, the enemy can’t even touch you.
Posted in Lifestyle | Tags: Christianity, faith, God, heart, hope, purity, victorious
