"Walking and Leaping and Praising God!" 7-4-08

Good morning, Lord Jesus. On this day my nation celebrates the declaration of our independence, I also celebrate the declaration of my desperate dependence upon You. ... "But Peter said, 'I have no silver or gold, but what I have I give you; in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, stand up and walk.' And he took him by the right hand and raised him up; and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. Jumping up he stood and began to walk, and he entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God" (Acts 3:6-8). Last night the bishop from this Ohio region of the United Methodist Church came to preach a simple message on the love of God and the gift of Your Spirit through salvation at our annual Aldersgate Conference. And then, as we always do, we began to pray for the needs and spiritual hunger of all who came up to the prayer ministry team. I don't know if the bishop is used to miracles after his messages, but as we finished up with prayer last night a woman and her friends couldn't wait to come up and tell us about what You hand done. When she went back to her seat from her time of prayer, she noticed she could feel her foot and ankle -- which she hasn't felt for three years due to diabetes! We were all leaping and praising You for the power of Your love! And I know there will be many other testimonies of this move of Your love and power across our land and in our hearts. This gospel of Your kingdom is being proclaimed to all tribes and tongues and nations and denominations -- even ours. Lord, let Your fire blaze; let Your river flow; let Your love and power abound as You make us hungry for more of You. Let our temples -- and our homes and marketplaces and public squares -- be filled with lives who have been changed, "walking and leaping and praising God!" 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" -Come away to hear the Shepherd's voice and embrace His healing touch August 2-3, 2008(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