"Daddy's Here" 1-14-09

Good morning, Lord Jesus. I speak out Your name as my first word today. I open up my heart to You as my first choice today. I receive the embrace of Your Holy Spirit drawing me into the arms of my heavenly Father as my first emotion today. In the grace of Your love, peace, joy, and Presence, this will be a good day. … "Say to those who are of a fearful heart, 'Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God!' (Isaiah 35:4). Somehow in Your sovereignty, wisdom, and divine purposes, You have blessed me and entrusted to me the lives of my five beautiful children -- Elizabeth, Zachary, Madison, Elijah, and Josiah. And throughout the broad range of their ages from twenty to two, and throughout the broad range of the experiences of our journey of life together, I've learned some of the most powerful words I can ever speak into their spirits -- "Daddy's here." Whether they are stressing and studying for a college exam or screaming and crying in their crib from a bad dream, we've all come to know the power of those words -- "Daddy's here." I learned that from You. You're my Daddy. And You are always here. You are my Father God, my Abba, my Daddy. "And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying, 'Abba! Father!' (Galatians 4:6). And when I get worried or weary, confused or condemned, anxious or afraid, I know the power of those words -- "Daddy's here." That's Your way of saying to me, "Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God!" That's Your way of saying to me, "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through the fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I Am the Lord your God…. Because you are precious in My sight, and honored, and I love you…. Do not fear for I Am with you" (Isaiah 43:1-5). That's Your way of saying to me, "I will never leave you or forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5). So today and every day, from the depths of my sprit to Your Spirit, from deep calling unto Deep, I cry out, "Abba! Father! Daddy, where are You! Daddy, come here!" And I hear by faith, by the still small Voice of Your Spirit deep down inside, saying gently and firmly in the Father heart of God, "Do not fear. Daddy's here." Yes, Lord, You are. So Yes, Lord, I won't. "The Lord is my helper (and my Daddy); I will not be afraid" (Hebrews 13:6). In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays If you've been considering coming to our School of Spiritual Ministry this week, you and still register. Full Scholarships are available to cover the cost as needed to that all can come be equipped and prepared for prayer ministry if you are being called to this in any way. This time, we will be holding our classes at First Alliance Church, 2201 Old Higbee Mill Rd, Lexington, KY ( www.faclex.com ). Registration and Information: ClickHere Equipping and Empowering Spiritual Leaders in Ministry to Proclaim the Kingdom of God, bind up the brokenhearted, and set the captives free in the name of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit Come to The Fountain This Friday Night 1/16, our ministry's monthly citywide gathering for Prayer, Praise, and Healing Worship. Jeff Green will be leading worship and I will be leading in prayer this month. Come drink deeply of the Living Waters and be refreshed and renewed in the Presence and freedom of the Holy Spirit. 7 PM in the Chapel at Centenary, 2800 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington, KY. All are welcome! 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 Click Here to Order our Ministry Resources or Contribute On-line or go to our shopping cart at www.shop.messiah-ministries.org