Strike the Match 7-3-08

Good morning, Lord Jesus. Let Your Holy Fire burn in me. Set everything ablaze with Your glory around me. ... "The voice of the Lord flashes forth flames of fire" (Psalm 29:7). We've come together again this year for the Aldersgate Conference on Spirit-filled Living led by my friends of the renewal movement within the United Methodist Church. This is always a time of deep refreshing and renewal for me, even as I'm ministering to others because of the deep well of joy that always seems to bubble up and flow every year. This year it's in Columbus, Ohio and our leader, Gary Moore, shared with us last night how the pastors of this area have been united in prayer, praying for the fire of the Lord to fan into flame in their city and region. This said our gathering just might be the match that ignites the blaze. Lord, let it be so! We worship You in Spirit and truth, with hearts unrestrained. We open our ears to hear Your voice and open our spirits to Your consuming fire. "For indeed our God is a consuming fire (Hebrews 12:29). And as Your Spirit and Your voice burn within us, Your release the voice of Your word through us, flashing forth Your flames of fire, charging the atmosphere with the blaze of Your glory. "Together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 15:6). Yes, Lord. Strike the match and let us burn with Your glory -- "Christ in (us), the hope of glory" (Colossians 1:27). 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 - August 2-3, 2008 "The Shepherd's Pen" -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