"There’s an opportune time to do things, a right time for everything on the earth: A right time for birth and another for death, A right time to plant and another to reap," - ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3:1-2MSG‬‬ We are all Gardners. But God is the Master Gardener. He alone can plant the seeds that are just right for the garden of our hearts. We have a role to play in the gardening process... from receiving good seed and rejecting bad to yielding to pruning, grafting and harvesting good fruit.  Continuing a series of teachings on Eclesiastés 3 for HHG 121, this is a powerful message from the heart of God that is an essential listen. This message is the injection of wisdom we need for intimacy with God we so long for. Bookmark this one, you’ll need to listen multiple times through the seasons of your life.  Be sure to honor this time with the Lord with your focus and attention and hear Him speak to your heart.  Here are some guidelines to help make the most of the session: - Step away from every distraction. - Grab your journal and pen. - Take some time to worship in spirit and truth. -  Open your heart to Him. - Posture your heart to receive.  - Let Him pour in to you the revelation, wisdom and understanding you need.  - Let Him do what He always does,...meet you where you are!

On your marks... Get set... Go... ! Sometimes life feels like a race against time... Find a way to STOP. Catch your breath. Settle down and listen to this Holding His Gaze 121 session.  Connect with the message of this audio devotional and allow yourself to hear God’s heart. Be reminded by the author of time who stands outside  of it, and let him set the pace of your life.  In this session, Valerie kicks off a series with a refreshing perspective on those things that happen within the contexts of time - birth, death and the many things in between. Let it inspire and restore you to a place of hope and determination to be as God designed.  Here are some guidelines to help make the most of the session: - Step away from every distraction. - Grab your journal and pen. - Posture your heart to receive. - Know that He is right there with you! - Let Him do what He always does,...meet you where you are! Remain blessed in His presence as you continue to hold the Father’s Gaze. ------------------------------- Background Music by DappyTkeys Intro / Outro music by Femi Dada - m.femidadamusic Edited by Dorothy Sadoh

I wrote this poem 3 years ago, trying  to express the reality or our sonship journey with the Lord.  He is a  Father that is so near to us all. He desires our awareness of Him and  commitment to abide in His presence, as we do life. So, take a moment to reflect on the words of this poem. Find yourself in one or some of the verses. Open your heart and embrace God's truth, as you listen. He is with you, listening and speaking. Draw near and stay there. Choose to abide in His truth and loving embrace. No guilt, no shame, no fear... Just "Hold His Gaze"! ---------------- Spoken by Valerie Elyott and Ike Odina  Background Music by DappyTkeys  Intro / Outro music by Femi Dada - m.femidadamusic  Edited by Dorothy Sadoh

Happy New Year!!!   This session of Holding His Gaze 1-2-1 will help get you started. A timely word and encouragement titled, Take Courage.  At a time when there’s no shortage of reasons to be fearful and confused  this message comes straight from the Father’s heart to anchor His  children in the place of faith, love and purpose.   Let this episode of the audio devotionals- the first for 2021-  draw you  into a deep and intimate conversation with Jesus, and embolden you for  the seasons and times ahead.    elyott.org Background music copyright - DappyTkeys

How have the Holding His Gaze 1-2-1 sessions impacted you? Listen to Yemi share her experience. Be sharpened and encouraged by her reflection on the first 2 audio devotionals.  If you have not yet listened to the previous episodes, I encourage you to do so. It is a very personal experience worth having with the Lord! Let us know how it goes for you! Email [email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Take a deep breath... exhale.. press play...  With each breath as you listen to this message called Sweet Confessions, take in the love it’s been delivered with. You need it to grow, let it work through every part of your spiritual and physical being - both your  spirit and your flesh need to share the same heart beat - God’s.   I’m amazed by God and how impactful and timely His Word is. As 2020  comes to a close its plain to see how crucial this message is. This is a  message to fully engaged with. So be sure to keep this time with the  Lord.   Here are some guidelines to help make the most of the session:  - Step away from every distraction. - Grab your journal and pen. - Posture your heart to receive from the Lord. - Know that He is right there with you! - Let Him do what He always does best,...meet you where you are!  Be blessed by this time, share it with others and encourage them to  register for our live sessions too at elyott.org      (Background music copyright - DappyTKeys)  (Intro/Outro music composed by Femi Dada - m.femidadamusic)

A deeply personal audio devotional lovingly and purposefully prepared for you. “My child, come join me in the garden, I want to show you some 'beautiful weeds'.”  Consider this your personal invitation from The Master Gardner Who’ll like to have an intimate conversation with you that requires your full attention.  Let Him go as deep as He needs to. I hear Him say, “You’re mature enough to handle this. We need to discuss this because it’s pertinent to your growth, so come." Be sure to keep this time with the Lord and let Him speak to your heart.  Here are some guidelines to help make the most of the session: - Step away from every distraction. - Grab your journal and pen. -  Open your heart to Him. - Posture your heart to receive.  - Let Him pour in to you the revelation, wisdom and understanding you need.  - Let Him do what He always does,...meet you where you are! Be blessed by this time, share it with others and register for our live sessions at www.elyott.org  Stay blessed! (Background music copyright - DappyTKeys) (Intro/Outro music composed by Femi Dada - m.femidadamusic)