"You Are Everything I Need" 7-19-05

Good morning, Lord Jesus. You are ... everything I need. ... You are King of all kings and Lord of all lords, Yet You bow to our hearts and knock on the door. You are God of the heavens and God of the earth, Yet You humbled Yourself in the virgin birth. You know everything from beginning to end, Yet You suffer the choices of sinful men. You are the Son of God and the Son of man, Yet You hold our hearts in Your nail-scarred hands. You are crowned with glory, honor, and praise, Yet You were crowned with the thorns of the sin of the human race. You are filled with all glory and majesty, Yet You suffered injustice and travesty. You laid down Your life that we might live, Yet You call us to die that others might live. You walk in the ways that are faithful and true, Yet You call back to us to come follow You. You could do anything that You've wanted to do, Yet You choose to use us as a means of Your rule. You never falter and You never fail, Yet You are patient with us when we are weak and frail. You are our savior, our healer, and friend, Yet You break down our pride and expose all our sin. You are amazing, steadfast and true, Yet You call us to come join the journey with You. You know every suffering that we'll ever face, Yet You give us the power to persevere in Your grace. You are the One who is worthy of praise, Yet You long for Your people to seek Your face. You move in Your power, the power of Your love Yet You shake the heavens and the earth from above. You cause the mountains to tremble and the seas to roar, Yet You are our refuge in the midst of the storm. You have a kingdom that will never come to an end, Yet You are not yet satisfied, with many souls left to win. You will establish Your kingdom to rule and to reign, Yet You have chosen us to worship and pray. You come as the Spirit and the bride say, "Come," Yet You come in the perfect timing of the sovereign One. You will come in the clouds to catch up Your bride, Yet You come every day to hearts open wide. "I will sing a new song to You, O God" (Psalm 144.9). In Jesus' name we pray, Amen. Be encouraged this day! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays Dear Praying Friends, if the Lord is ministering His love and encouragement to you through our ministry, please include us in your generous giving to His Kingdom. Contributions to "Messiah Ministries" are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated, as we covenant with you to use them for the glory of His Kingdom. God bless you! Messiah Ministries; 2800 Tates Creek Rd.; Lexington, KY 40502 To subscribe/unsubscribe/reply please send a note to me at Messiah Ministries -- "preparing the way of the Lord" -- MessiahMin@aol.com God bless you!