Hello, I’m Tawanda Harris, founder of Encourage L.I.F.E. Ministries (ELM)—a space devoted to prayer, spiritual growth, and helping people experience God’s restoring love in every part of their lives.
ELM was not born from success or strength; it was born from one of the most devastating seasons of my life. After a traumatic fibroid surgery left me physically maimed, my career shaken, and my identity stripped to what felt like nothing, I found myself lying in bed with more questions than answers. But it was there—in the stillness, the pain, and what felt like loss—that God spoke.
… I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness…”
2 Corinthians 12:8-9
He redirected my attention away from what was broken and toward what He wanted to build in me: L.I.F.E. — Love, Identity, Freedom, and Eternal Perspective.
These four pillars became the framework God used to heal me, reshape me, and anchor me more deeply in His truth.
As I wrestled with physical limitations, grief, and uncertainty, my journal became a lifeline. I poured out prayers, questions, confessions, tears, and hope. Over time, God revealed that these prayers weren’t meant to stay hidden—they were meant to encourage others and point hearts back to the true Sustainer of life.
“My calling was birthed from my greatest burden.”
~ Tawanda
As I wrestled with physical limitations, grief, and uncertainty, my journal became a lifeline. I poured out prayers, questions, confessions, tears, and hope. Over time, God revealed that these prayers weren’t meant to stay hidden—they were meant to encourage others and point hearts back to the true Sustainer of life.
What began as private, whispered cries became the foundation of Encourage L.I.F.E. Ministries—a ministry dedicated to helping people experience God’s presence through prayer, biblical reflection, and authentic encouragement. Today, through podcasts, devotional writing, books, resources, and community engagement, I simply share what God first poured into me: hope, healing, and His unfailing love.
My calling is simple:
To help others discover the life-giving power of God’s presence—one prayer, one word, one step at a time.
Welcome to ELM. I’m honored to walk this journey of L.I.F.E with you.
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