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 Their painful impact has lasted long after the verbal punch was withdrawn.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 8, 2014 | Discipline, Faith, Favor, Forgiveness, Holiness, Honor, Hope, Redemption, Repentance
In a series of less than perfect life-decisions you ended up taking the wrong road. You made a fateful turn and now you are miles into a regretful decision. The reality of your mistake is hitting you in the face with the full force of its implications. At...
by Garris Elkins | May 7, 2014 | Forgiveness, Future, Hope, Humility, Restoration
This offense that has so visibly dishonored you will continue to be powerful if you allow it to remain and have a place of influence in your life. There is something you can do. You can remove the power of this offense by blessing the person who hurt you. If you bless...
by Garris Elkins | May 6, 2014 | Discipline, Forgiveness, Future, Honor, Repentance, Restoration
You fell and this failure hurts. Contact with the hard concrete of personal failure is both bruising and painful. At the moment of your failure you were stunned by the impact and a spiritual concussion took place. Like a physical brain in trauma your capacity to...
by Garris Elkins | May 2, 2014 | Favor, Forgiveness, Honor, Hope, Identity, Repentance, Trust
You want to weep at what has taken place, but you can’t – not yet. You have been called to protect those you love and your early weeping will hinder your ability to protect yourself and those you love. You cannot let your tears blur your vision right now. You...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 30, 2014 | Forgiveness, Honor, Hope, Repentance
There are times when the least informed voices speak the loudest. These dishonoring shouts of ignorance are designed to get your attention, divert your energy and occupy your time in personal defense. These uninformed voices – voices that do not know your heart – will...