by Garris Elkins | Jun 19, 2014 | Deliverance, Faith, Freedom, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Identity
You have felt that God has put a leash on your life like someone who would leash an unruly dog to keep it under control. God never puts a leash on His children. He has given you the ability to choose how you will respond to life. One of the fruits of the Spirit...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 18, 2014 | Forgiveness, Future, Hope, Power, Repentance, Trust
The phrase, “throwing in the towel” was used in boxing matches when the trainer saw that his boxer was getting destroyed in the ring. The trainer, seeing what appeared to be an inevitable and devastating defeat, would throw a towel into the ring and the referee would...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 18, 2014 | Freedom, Hope, Intimacy, Love
Don’t rush this relationship. If you are in a hurry you will derail the development that needs to take place. Time is required to help any relationship become all that God intends. It will appear that a great opportunity is walking away from you. This is not...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 17, 2014 | Change, God, Intimacy, Transition, Trust
Lately, you have felt like you are losing your footing. You have been fighting the slippage trying to grab onto something that feels secure. Did you stop to think this might be God at work in your life? You are entering a season where God is disconnecting you from...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 16, 2014 | Freedom, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God
We are in a season where what has been invisible will be now be made known. Those who have gone unnoticed even after years of faithful service will become visible as God confirms and performs His word in their lives. As this thought formed in my mind, I saw the...