Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Morning by Morning, May 14, 2025 - “Returned with Joy!”

 

Morning by Morning, May 14, 2025 - “Returned with Joy!”


Good morning, Lord Jesus. Be at the center of my heart and foundation of my life. ...


“Then the seventy returned with joy!” (Luke 10:17)


I’m blessed to be returned with joy—back home now in Texas after my ministry journey to Pakistan. In the midst of the war that broke out between Pakistan and India while I was there, I experienced cancellation after cancellation on my flights both within the country and trying to get out of the country due to the governmental closure of the airspace over Pakistan.


But God. ...


Thank You, Lord God, for making a way where there seemed to be no way. And thank You for continuing to use me in every moment while I was there until the moment I boarded my plane back home to America. So many times, my heart would pound to press back anxiety about all the situation, but You keep giving me Your assurance that my moments where in Your hands.


You kept bringing to my spirit this simple command that kept me focused and at peace through every challenge:


“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).


By the power of Your grace working in me, I kept rejoicing, I kept praying, I kept giving thanks. And You kept giving me more grace, every step of the way, and especially in the moments where I could not see and had no idea where my next step would be.


By the grace of God, I was rejoining always as You kept opening doors to minister Your salvation, healing, deliverance, and revival in so many different ways. And now I’m rejoicing always that I’m home again, resting up a little for my next adventure of faith with You.


And I’m continuing to pray for the people and the nations of Pakistan and India to know peace and even to know the One who alone can bring true peace as the Prince of Peace, King of Kings, and Lord of Lords (Isaiah 9:6; Revelation 19:16).


As I left Pakistan, I was so blessed to hear these final words from the Immigration Agent as he stamped my passport and released me to go home, “Pakistan loves America.” That seemed to me to be an affirmation from You and You love me in this mission You sent me on with Your heart for the people of this nation. For as Your Word declares, You have not left Yourself without a witness in any nation (Acts 14:17) In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.


Be encouraged today. In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays


 My friend, may you keep rejoicing always, praying without ceasing, thanking God in all things, returning with joy from every adventure in faith, in Jesus' name. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day!


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A few Pictures from Pakistan Ministry May 2025

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Messiah Ministries Events

Every Tuesday Night

Teaching my 9 Month Equipping Course Free to Be Like Jesus! at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas. 6:00PM Central Time

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April 30-May 18 - Thank you so much for all your prayers, my friends!

Return Travel to Pakistan for Ministry in Karachi, Lahore, Pattoki, Tara Garth, Pakistan! Please cover us in prayer for another Outpouring of the Holy Spirit! Please consider supporting our Messiah Ministries Christian School we started this year for children from the brick kilns and villages. Write for details:

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May 22-25

Preaching and Ministry at Olney, Illinois First Methodist Church with my great friend Pastor Jeff Bealmear


June 2

Speaking with the Mason, Texas Intercessory Prayer Group on the Day of Pentecost


June 9

Preaching the Sunday Morning Services at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas


June 16-29

Teaching at Selah Men's Ministry Retreat in Cloudcroft, New Mexico


July 9

Speaking at San Antonio Day Aglow Lighthouse Meeting 10am. All are welcome!


July 11-13

Preaching at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Regional Meeting at Grafton Methodist Church, St. Paris, Ohio


July 28-August 4

Making plans of returning to Preach Crusades and minister in Kenol, Kenya and Nyrie, Kenya with Pastor Jeff Bealmear and Team


August 18-26

Preaching Crusades and Ministry in return ministry to Cartagena, Colombia


Wednesday Mornings

Leading Online Restoration Ministry Sessions for Online Connect Groups of MorningStar Ministries from around the world by appointment.

 

Personal Ministry Appointments

Spiritual Direction Sessions and Personal Prayer Ministry Sessions of Inner Healing & Spiritual Freedom by Appointment in Person and Online through Zoom.

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Free On-line Video Series: Setting Hearts Free! 

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