by Garris Elkins | Jun 24, 2014 | Faith, Hope, Love, Miracles, Prayer, Trust
Years ago you requested something from God. In a moment of belief you made a request. Over time you forgot what you asked for and simply moved on with life. God has not forgotten your prayer. His faithfulness never diminished over time like your memory....
by Garris Elkins | Jun 23, 2014 | Faith, Faithfulness, Miracles, Trust
The scene is almost comical. What God has asked you to do resembles a small child walking up to a huge set of barbells in a gym and attempting a lift. Some of the people in your life have told you the act of faith you are attempting will be impossible to...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 22, 2014 | Forgiveness, Future, Healing, Hope, Humility, Identity, Intimacy
There are two kinds of whispers taking place in your life. One whisper is spoken behind your back. This whisper demeans and dishonors you. The other whisper – the whisper of God – is spoken directly to you, face-to-face. The whispers of God affirm and encourage....
by Garris Elkins | Jun 20, 2014 | Change, Freedom, Power, Prayer, Transition
The ripe fruit of your labor has finally fallen from the tree, but it has become suspended in mid-air like the freeze-frame of a motion picture. You see its sweetness, but you can’t touch or taste it just yet. You have wondered why you have not been able to eat...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 19, 2014 | Hope, Peace, Prophecy, Trust
Today, I sent the following words of encouragement to a wonderful husband and wife team who are serving God. As I sent this message, I felt the Lord ask me to also post these words for others to read because some of His servants are experiencing a challenging season...
