Prophetic Intercession 7-2-08

Good morning, Lord Jesus. You increase, as I decrease -- more of Your will and less of mine, more of Your Spirit and less of my flesh. ... "He covers His hands with lightning and commands it to strike the mark" (Job 36:32). The word of Your command goes forth with power and purpose, never returning empty, always striking its mark (Isaiah 55:11). You stretch for Your hand in power and send forth Your word with precision. "Every word of God proves true; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him" (Proverbs 30:5). "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away" (Matthew 24:35). And You have invited us into this exciting realm of releasing Your will on earth as it is in heaven, as we listen for Your voice in prayer and release Your word in Your power by the authority of Your name. "Jesus answered them, 'Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what has been done to this fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, 'Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' it will be done. Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith, you will receive' " (Matthew 21:21-22). This is prophetic intercession and declaration. Just as the Father sent You as Son of Man, so You have sent us -- the sons and daughters of man -- as the body of Christ, filled with the Spirit of Christ, to continue the ministry of Christ in the authority and power of Your name (John 20:21). As You prayed in the final days of Your life on earth in the flesh, "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth. As You have sent Me into the world, so I have sent them into the world" (John 17:17-18). Now as we seek You in prayer and serve You in power, Your Word commands us use the gifts and move in the authority You have entrusted to us: "Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you have received. Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength the God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ" (1 Peter 4:10-11). When we answer Your call to prayer and obey Your command to join with You through the gifts and authority You've given, through the prayer and proclamation of prophetic intercession Your will is released on earth as it is in heaven. In Your wisdom and by Your grace, You not only allows us, but You desire us to be a part of Your plan of the redemption of all creation, which "waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God" (Romans 8:19). "The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord's heavens; but the earth He has given to the children of men" (Psalm 115:16, NKJV). By Your grace and for Your glory, may we be obedient children, faithful disciples, and good stewards of all You have entrusted to us as we pray and proclaim in the authority of Your name. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays Friends, if you can please come join us the annual Aldersgate Conference of the Holy Spirit in Columbus, Ohio this week from Wednesday night through Sunday. I'm excited to be the Pre-Conference keynote speaker Wednesday night, teaching on emotional healing during the conference, and serving with the word gifts discernment team during the worship sessions: http://aldersgaterenewal.org Our publisher will be releasing my new book Morning by Morning, A Prayer Journey with Tommy Hays as a 365 Day Prayer Devotional at the Aldersgate Conference in the bookstore. Click Here to Order Online Now. Thank you for the encouragement of so many to have these morning prayers published. Here are some upcoming opportunities for teaching and ministry with key dates: NEW Registration Deadline July 7, 2008 - Inspirational Caribbean Cruise with "The Haven" & Tommy Hays February 23-28, 2009 - ONLY A FEW MORE CABINS LEFT (prices may be different from original posted). Contact Marilyn for more information (859-317-1591 or DirOfMinistries@aol.com) NEW DATE -RETREAT - "The Shepherd's Pen" August 2-3, 2008 -Come away to hear the Shepherd's voice and embrace His healing touch (A Retreat in Lancaster, KY with Tommy Hays & Laura Beach - one overnight; 4 meals - $99.00/person). Contact Marilyn for more information (859-317-1591 or DirOfMinistries@aol.com) Registration Deadline July 20, 2008 -"The Fountain School of Spiritual Ministry" - Messiah Ministries & Tommy HaysJuly 24-26, 2008 (become equipped & empowered as a spiritual leader for prayer ministry - suggested donation $75.00)Contact Marilyn for more information (859-317-1591 or DirOfMinistries@aol.com) 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