by Garris Elkins | May 29, 2014 | Future, Hope, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Power, Prayer, Trust
God knew you would find yourself in this situation. He knew what you would be facing. Do you think any of this took Him by surprise? Your surprise and feelings of abandonment are what should surprise you. You have chosen to live like an...
by Garris Elkins | May 15, 2014 | Family, Gifts, Power, Spiritual Warfare, Trust
The armor is like an ornate gold breastplate with shoulder pads worn by a first century centurion. Inside the armor a child is playing. The contrast is striking – a little child rolling around and laughing inside a protective battle garment designed for someone...
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...
by Garris Elkins | May 4, 2014 | Favor, Future, Hope, Ministry, Power, Prophetic, Transition
You are planning for your coming life-transition around dates, timetables and available resources. These are wise things to consider, but they should not be your first consideration. The psalmist said, “Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your hearts...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 28, 2014 | Faith, Future, Gifts, God, Healing, Miracles, Power, Supernatural
You are wondering how long everything will take. You wonder how long you will live – how long before love comes your way – how long before someone walks into his or her destiny – how long before your faithfulness is rewarded? You are asking how long...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 25, 2014 | Favor, Future, Hope, Power, Prophecy, Transition
You are planning your coming life-transition around dates, plans and schedules. These are good, but they should not be your first consideration. God said, “Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.” Delight and desire...