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 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...
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 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 15, 2014 | Hope, Rest, Trust
Your life has resembled the pre-concert tuning of an orchestra. Each element of your life has been playing different tuning notes out of alignment with the rest of the instruments. That is about to change. You have a rhythm of grace assigned to your life. God is about...
