Morning by Morning, May 28, 2026 — First in Priority for Spiritual Intimacy with God

Morning by Morning, May 28, 2026 — First in Priority for Spiritual Intimacy with God Good morning, Lord Jesus. I begin my day seeking to abide in You, as You abide in me (John 15:4). … As I wait for the leading of Your Holy Spirit, this comes to my heart: “Seek Me first. Then I will be first. First in all your heart. First in all you are. First in all you do.” … Yes, Lord. This Scripture from Your written Word comes to mind immediately in confirmation of what I believe I’m hearing in my heart as Your spoken word: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). So simple. And at the same time, so profound. So simple. And such a key to my spiritual journey with You. You must be first. You must be the priority. And that has to begin with the first moments of my morning and then continue throughout the moments of my day. David expressed the same thing, this same perspective of heart and spiritual priority: “One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord, And to inquire in His temple” (Psalm 27:4) “To inquire in (Your) temple” is to abide with You in my heart, as You abide with me in my heart (John 15:4). For my heart is Your temple, where I pursue You and embrace You and live out the moments of my day in communion with You—heart to Heart, spirit to Spirit, deep to Deep. With You as my Priority, seeking You first, I experience the Promise and Truth of Your Word from Your invitation to spiritual intimacy: “But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him” (1 Corinthians 6:17). Lord, keep me in that place of spiritual intimacy with You. This I desire. This I seek. That I may dwell with You and You dwell within me, that You may be First in my life right here, right now, and throughout the moments of my day, this day and every day. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays My friend, may you seek the Lord first as your first priority, in the first moments of your morning and throughout the moments of your day, abiding in Him as He abides in you, heart to Heart, spirit to Spirit, deep to Deep, 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  May 27 Joining the Bridge Church Team at Fredericksburg High School at the flagpole for our monthly outreach to the students before Class. Devos and Donuts (devotionals and donuts) May 27 Sharing Stories of God's Glory from my Pakistan Ministry Trip hosted in Boerne, Texas by Rebecca Harris of Reflections of Christ Ministries. (We'll have a Fredericksburg gathering soon). May 30-June 7 Teaching with Dr. Dave Gentry at Selah Ministries Mens' Boot Camp at Cloudcroft, NM June 4 Rocio will be the Speaker at Boerne, Texas Aglow Lighthouse at 7pm at the Kendall Inn June 14 Preaching both Services at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas. My past sermons available in the Sermon Archives: https://www.bridgefbg.com/messages July 24-26 A Keynote Speaker at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Regional Conference in Ollie, Iowa September 24-27 Teaching a 4 Day Conference in the nation of Slovenia Also making plans for return ministry in Belgium with a stopover on our way. August 30 Preaching at Lake Toxaway Chapel in Lake Toxaway, mountains of North Carolina October 22-25 Teaching Free to Be Like Jesus seminar, Healing Service, and preaching Sunday services at St. James Methodist Church in Athens, Georgia 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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