Power of Praise 11-2-09

Good morning, Lord Jesus. King of kings and Lord of lords, be King and Lord of my life and this day. ... “About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was an earthquake, so violent that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were unfastened” (Acts 16:25-26). As our praises go up, Your glory comes down. Our worship moves Your heart to release Your power. And when we worship You in our brokenness and praise You through our afflictions, how mightily is Your name exalted and how powerfully do You move in our circumstances. “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord rescues them from them all” (Psalm 34:19). The mountains move and the earth shakes. Our chains fall off and our spirits are set free! And by the end of the day, even the very ones who sought to oppress us and imprison us are falling on their knees before You, crying out, “What must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30). Praise and worship changes the spiritual atmosphere around us. Not only our chains fall off, but so does everyone’s around us (v. 16:26). Your holy name is lifted up, Your Holy Spirit is welcomed in, hardened hearts are broken through, and prison doors are opened wide. And even whole households are saved and set free, rejoicing in the greatness and glory of our God (v. 16:32-34). “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom!” (2 Corinthians 3:17) Thank You for the gift of worship and praise. Thank You that it is a means You have provided to lift our eyes off of our circumstances and on to our Creator. And it is also a mighty weapon of our warfare and a key of the kingdom of God, that breaks our chains and opens wide the prison doors (2 Corinthians 10:4). As we worship You and praise Your name, You fill us with Your Spirit and empower us for Your glory and the advancement of Your kingdom. Then even the gates of hell cannot prevail against Your people who are called by Your name and who call on the name of our King (Matthew 16:18). By the power of Your grace, I will worship and praise You this day through all circumstances that may come. In Jesus’ name I pray and in Jesus’ name I praise, Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays Friends, we've had a glorious weekend or worship and praise, healing and deliverance high on the mountain at Jumonville, Pennsylvania with the Western Pennsylvanian Fellowship of Aldersgate Renewal Ministries (www.jumonville.org) There's a giant cross on the top of this mountain that can be seen from cities and towns far away, even in three states! The Lord has changed the spiritual atmosphere of our hearts and in this region, we pray. I pray the same for your heart and your region as you worship and praise our King through all your circumstances. God bless you and thank you for joining me in the journey of prayer and praise! Please come join us for these upcoming Messiah Ministries' Events at our home base in Lexington, Kentucky (and please spread the word): Nov 12-14: The Fountain School of Spiritual Ministry -- Level II is a focused time of teaching, mentoring, discipleship, personal ministry, equipping, worshipping and prayer led by Tommy Hays and a teaching team of experienced prayer ministers. We will continue to study and experience a Biblical perspective of the ministry of healing and wholeness of spirit, soul and body, and apply the foundational principles of the Kingdom of God for prayer ministry. The course combines dynamic classroom teaching in a small group setting with personal hands-on experience, as students receive personal ministry and are guided in ministry for others. Level II gives deeper experience, opportunity, and practice in healing prayer ministry than our Level I Course. Craig & Jenni Marsh, gifted by God with the spiritual gift of miracles (1 Corinthians 12:10) will be with us for the last two nights and a healing service. Info/Register Online: Information/RegisterSchoolOfMinistry-Level II Dec 4-6: Healing Prayer Weekend at Asbury Inn, Asbury Seminary, Wilmore, KY… NEW LOWER PRICE from Change in Location! Led by Tommy Hays with worship and personal prayer ministry teams, you'll receive teaching and ministry in a peaceful, worshipful retreat setting. We’ve had wonderful testimonies from our last weekend: Spiritual Principles of Deep Healing— Explore God’s order in every dimension—spirit, soul, and body. Past hurts require healing to realize true freedom. It’s only God’s redemptive power that can bring us back to God’s created plan. Hindrances to Healing— Scripture provides principles that reveal possible barriers that hinder healing, freedom and wholeness. These given over to God, prepare the way for God’s powerful healing love. Info/Register Online: Information/RegisterHealingRetreat Order our Ministry Resources: www.shop.messiah-ministries.org 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 Daily Archives at: www.morningbymorning.blogspot.com