Morning by Morning, January 21, 2026 — The “Preeminence” of Christ

 

Morning by Morning, January 21, 2026 — The “Preeminence” of Christ Good morning, Lord Jesus. Be high and lifted up, here in my heart and life and every moment of my day. ... “That in all things He may have the preeminence” (Colossians 1:18). Your Word says You have “preeminence” in all things. You’re to be first in everything, with supremacy, authority, majesty, and priority. Help me keep You first in my life, Lord. Not just as I look up to You, draw near to You, and speak out my welcoming greeting to You in these first moments of my morning, but also throughout every moment of my day. Yours is the name above every name (Philippians 2:9). And Yours is the nature You want to form in the heart and life of every person who will call on Your name, embrace Your Spirit abiding in us, giving You first place, giving You “preeminence” in our lives. “(We) are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in (us). Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His” (Romans 8:9). So come, “be lifted up” in my heart, my life, and every moment of my day in the place of preeminence in me and in my world. For You are “the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last” (Revelation 22:13). You are “Lord of all” and first of all (Acts 10:36). In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays My friend, may you lift up Jesus in your heart and life as first place with preeminence in all things with the Spirit of Christ abiding in you and moving through you, in Jesus' name. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day! Click Here to Listen to Today's Prayer: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2375760 Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministries 502 North Milam Street Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 Please share this word to encourage a friend! Anyone can sign up for free at: https://messiah-ministries.org My Books on Inner Healing, Spiritual Freedom and Spiritual Intimacy with God are Available on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays “Setting hearts free to be all you were created to be —Free to Be Like Jesus— secure in your identity, growing in maturity, fulfilling your destiny" https://messiah-ministries.org/partner/contribute

Please Keep us in Prayer for These Messiah Ministries Events Every Tuesday Night: (Starting up our 2nd Semester on Tuesday January 13 at 6pm) Teaching my annual 9 Month Discipleship and Equipping Course Free to Be Like Jesus! at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas. 6:00PM Central Time. Zoom Link to join us at 6PM CST: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81392201741?pwd=H8iHgLeWaxF01SZ30BYIPsYZmY9Dud.1 Based on My Books: Free to Be Like Jesus and First the Spirit https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays January 22-23 Teaching at the Equipping Retreat with Wall Shakers Intercessory Prayer Teaching Team for Mid-Texas Conference of the Global Methodist Church at Bracken Church, San Antonio, Texas January 28-31, 2026. Setting Hearts Free Revival Meeting at Goshen First Church, Global Methodist Church, in Goshen, Indiana. Bilingual Services in English and Spanish, with Rocio Hays interpreting.  February 17-18. Free to Be Like Jesus Seminar at Hondo Methodist Church, Global Methodist Church, in Hondo, Texas February 2025 Return Ministry in Cartagena, Colombia / Praying about rescheduling for later due to current tensions in South America April 25 Preaching for the Revival Meeting at The Empty Cross on the mountain overlooking Kerrville, Texas at The Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden May Return Ministry to Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan May 23 Officiate the Wedding of Judith and Tom in Fredericksburg, Texas June 14 Preaching both Services at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas. My past sermons available in the Sermon Archives: https://www.bridgefbg.com/messages Personal Ministry Appointments Spiritual Direction Sessions and Personal Prayer Ministry Sessions of Inner Healing & Spiritual Freedom by Appointment in Person and Online through Zoom. tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org  Sessions are without set cost and all contributions help support the calling and vision of Messiah Ministries. https://messiah-ministries.org/partner/contribute

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