Kings Bow Down 5-2-08

Good morning, Lord Jesus. Praise You, my Father. Welcome, Holy Spirit. One God in three Persons, whom I love and honor and welcome into every moment of my day. ... "May all kings bow down before Him, all nations give Him service" (Psalm 72:11). At the fountain of our downtown public park next to the library and across from the courthouse, I gathered with the citizens of my city yesterday for the National Day of Prayer to openly and publicly pray. What a privilege and honor we have to come together as people of all walks of life and even people of all walks of faith to turn humble our hearts without embarrassment or fear before our Creator and acknowledge our desperate dependence upon God as our Strength and Shield. I stood with ministers and police officers, city workers and secretaries, homeless people and people just passing by, as Your Word was spoken and Your name was exalted. As it turned out, I was asked to the read the official proclamation, signed and sealed by the Mayor of our city and leader of our local and county government, declaring the day as a day of prayer for the people of our community, our nation, and all the nations of the world. As I publicly proclaimed the words, I knew these were not words of Scripture, but I knew these were words of significance. Our governmental leader was bowing down before You, proclaiming our honor for You and our dependence upon You, on behalf of us all for us all to hear. Lord God Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, may it be eternally significant for the souls of the people of our land that You are publicly and officially welcomed to come rule and reign in our hearts and in the hearts of our local and national government by public proclamation and prayer. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays I was also blessed to join with the people of Anderson County, Kentucky for their National Day of Prayer gathering last night in beautiful, powerful worship, prayer, and praise to our God. We prayed for you and all those who call upon the Lord to cover their lives and lands in His power and love. Friends, we gather tonight for our annual Celebration Dinner to celebrate stories of God's glory through the life of Messiah Ministries this past year and to look forward to the stories of His glory through changed lives in the coming years. We know most of our friends in ministry can't come join us, but we are thankful for you in all the ways you encourage us an support us in fulfilling the calling and vision the Lord has given us -- "Preparing the Way of the Lord ... Ministering the Healing Love of God" (from Isaiah 61 & Luke 4). Please prayerfully consider continuing to join with us in ministry through your prayers and financial support as the Lord leads you with joyful giving to His kingdom through Messiah Ministries. This is one of those times of the year when we humble ourselves in God's grace to ask directly for your help and partnership with us in ministry. We are a faith-based ministry raising all our own support, faithfully trusting the Lord who has called us to graciously provide for us, just as He always has, to keep changing lives and making disciples through this ministry of His Church. Please let me know if I can talk with you or anyone you know who may have a heart for our ministry. God bless you! Subscribe free by email to Messiah Ministries -- MessiahMin@aol.com -- "Preparing the Way of the Lord ... Ministering the Healing Love of God" www.messiah-ministries.org 2800 Tates Creek Rd; Lexington, KY 40502 Order our Resources On-Line: www.shop.messiah-ministries.org