by Garris Elkins | May 17, 2014 | Favor, Future, Hope, Joy, Miracles, Transition, Trust
Your life resembles one of those party games where people hold a weighted object straight out in front of them seeing how long they can hold it up before their arm starts trembling from exhaustion. In this season of life you have been holding the weight of your...
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 14, 2014 | Faith, Future, Hope, Humility, Kingdom of God, Repentance, Trust
In this last season you have felt like a person trying to haul water while carrying a leaking bucket. All your efforts seem to have drained out onto the pathway of your life. So many things are not working like you planned yet you continue to repeat...
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 5, 2014 | Honor, Marriage, Trust
You see her weep and you call her “an emotional woman.” You may not say those words out loud, but they are in your heart and guiding your response. You have forgotten that when God created us, and all that surrounds us, He performed that act of creation as both...
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...
