Choose Well the Way 10-9-08

Good morning, Lord Jesus. Be Lord of my thoughts, Lord of my desires, Lord of my day. ... "Who are they that fear the Lord? He will teach them the way that they should choose. They will abide in prosperity, and their children shall possess the land. The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear Him, and He makes His covenant known to them" (Psalm 25:12-14). My oldest son, Zach, will graduate from high school this year. So I've spent the past few days with him visiting colleges, filling out applications, and talking about his future. He has some important choices to make that will influence the rest of his life. I've tried to help guide him without getting in his way, tried to encourage wise choices of his will without giving in to the temptation of imposing my will. His thoughts are not always my thoughts and his ways are not always my ways. But I love him and want the best for him. One of the most important things I can offer my son is a life teaching by living example of seeking Your face, listening for Your voice, and waiting on Your will. This is the way of those who fear the Lord, the way of those who choose well. They are those who honor You as Lord -- who willingly bow their will to Your will, willingly allow You to form Your thoughts in their minds and Your desires in their hearts, willing choose to believe that You know what's right and what's best for every choice of their lives. As they do, You "teach them the way that they should choose." And as they continue to choose to walk with You in both "the fear of the Lord" in honor and "the friendship of the Lord" in love, You make the blessings of obedience to Your will and Your ways known to them. Along the journey, they will "abide in prosperity" as their generations "possess the land" in the timing and in the way that You determine are best for them. That's God's best that I want and pray for my son and for myself. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays Click this link... to Register for or get more information about our next Fountain School of Spiritual Ministry on November 12-15, 2008 in Lexington. To our friends in Pennsylvania, Laura Beach will be leading a retreat in Millerstown, PA on Thursday, October 23 from 9:00 AM till 4:00 PM. The theme of the day is Kaleidoscopes of Restoration. This day will be a gentle time of healing using the familiar image of the kaleidoscope, a word that comes from the Greek words kalos [beautiful] and eidos [form]. The kaleidoscope takes broken pieces and fits them together. As light shines through its lens, we see a thing of beauty. Through guided prayer, Scripture and reflection, the broken pieces of our lives can be illumined by the light of Christ. It is in that light that we experience restoration. For more information or reservations, contact the Center for Spiritual Formation, via email: formation1@embarqmail.com or phone: 717.240.0678. Come to The Fountain! this Month on October 17, the 3rd Friday night of every month to hear Heather Butler, our friend from Wales, for our ministry's gathering of the body of Christ from every tradition and stream to worship the Lord in Sprit and in Truth. Heather Butler, prophetic psalmist from Wales, who leads the Healing Rooms there, will be ministering with me this month on Oct 17th, with Phil Jackson leading us in worship. Come drink deeply from the Living Waters in the freedom of the Spirit. 7 pm in the chapel at Centenary. All are welcome! Call for details: 859-422-1794 or send a note to Marilyn at DirOfMinistries@aol.com Come to the Mountain! every Monday night at 7 pm to pray for Israel and the peace of Jerusalem led by Doris and Bob McCray of our ministry. New Location for "Come To The Mountain" Israel prayer! now meeting at Southland Evangelical Methodist Church 2601 Clays Mill Rd (corner of Clays Mill and Hill n' Dale). All are welcome! Subscribe free by email to me at 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 Ministry Resources: www.shop.messiah-ministries.org