by Garris Elkins | May 12, 2014 | Forgiveness, Gifts, Holiness, Identity, Miracles, Prophetic
This unwarranted criticism has been devastating. The words spoken were harsh and impersonal. Their painful impact has lasted long after the verbal punch was withdrawn. You have defined this criticism as unwarranted and it is unwarranted in a natural sense. ...
by Garris Elkins | May 12, 2014 | Faith, Future, Hope, Obedience
You have been on spiritual autopilot for some time. It has felt good to not have to make decisions. You wanted a break from the challenges of life. While this was restful for a little while you are now restless because you are uncomfortable where things are...
by Garris Elkins | May 11, 2014 | Family, Hope, Identiy, Joy, Redemption
The measure of your love is seen most clearly when you can celebrate in another person’s life what you do not possess in your own. Your unhealthy response to loss in your life over personal lack or misfortune can create a demand in those nearest to you to silence...
by Garris Elkins | May 10, 2014 | Forgivenss, Future, God, Hope, Love, Redemption, Repentance, Trust
You feel like the ship of your destiny has sailed without you. You are standing on this dock in despair watching as your ship sails away and disappears into the distant horizon. This image and the feelings of despair are lies birthed in the pit of hell to cause...
by Garris Elkins | May 9, 2014 | Dreams, Faith, Future, Gifts, Hope, Miracles, Power, Prohecy, Supernatural
When you don’t know the next step, declare the heart of God into the unknown. Declarations of God’s heart will make a way when no way forward is visible. Declarations uttered in faith are like spiritual bulldozers; they have the power to push aside walls of...