Wednesday, January 05, 2022

“New Every Morning” - January 5, 2022

 

Morning by Morning, January 5 - “New Every Morning”

Good morning, Lord Jesus. Speak to my heart, as I listen for the leading of Your Spirit and seek to begin my day embraced by my Father, centered in Christ, and filled with the Holy Spirit. ...

Every morning is a new day -- here on the earth and here in my heart. It’s a clean slate and a fresh start. The old has passed away. “Behold, all things have become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17).

It’s more than a nice thought, a positive attitude, or wishful thinking. It’s the Word of God:

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases,  
    His mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning;
    great is Your faithfulness.
‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul,
    ‘therefore I will hope in Him’” (Lamentations 3:22-24).

Yes, Lord. Your mercies are “new every morning.” Every morning, my soul is renewed in You. Your steadfast love for me never ceases and Your tender mercies for me never come to an end. So every morning of every day -- morning by morning and day by day -- I begin anew, in a sense, with a clean slate and a fresh start. My soul’s untainted and undefiled by the past, expectant with hope to live into today.

Just as the old hymn declares with confidence and joy, written from these very Words of Your heart for us:

Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me

Even when I’ve been faithless, You’re always faithful (2 Timothy 2:13). Even when I don’t deserve it -- and I never do -- You always lavish me with Your grace and cover me with Your mercy, not on the basis of anything I have done, but by all You’ve done for me in Your steadfast resolve for all You desire to do in me (Ephesians 2:4-10).

Great is Your faithfulness, Lord, unto me! Morning by morning, new mercies I see! In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays

My friend, may you start off this day and every day in the peace and joy of knowing you have a clean slate and a fresh start in the steadfast love of the Lord and His mercies for you that are new every morning, in Jesus' name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend!

Tommy & Rocio Hays | Messiah Ministries

Messiah Ministries Mailing Address:
412 S. Adams Street #148
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

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Friends, you might enjoy my 365 Day Devotional BookMorning by Morning, 2nd Edition, with selections from my daily prayers from past postings to cover every day of the year in a paperback form -- for yourself or as a gift if you think this would be a blessing and encouragement to someone.

All proceeds from our book sales 
support the vision and calling of our ministry:
Please Keep us in Prayer for These 
Messiah Ministries Events

January 11
Resume Weekly Teaching of the Freedom Equipping Course at Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas
Tuesday afternoons 1:30 to 3:30 and evenings 6:00 to 8:00
(The Monday afternoon class will now meet on Tuesday afternoon, due to our travel schedule this Spring).

January 20-22
Attending School of the Prophets at MorningStar Ministries.
(meeting once a month)

January 23
Healing Prayer Service 
Coker United Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas at 5:30 PM. All are welcome.
I'll be leading a time of corporate prayer ministry after Pastor Adam Knight speaks on healing in the church for today.

January 27 to February 8, 2022
Ministry in Morelia, Mexico
2 Freedom Encounter Weekends and Citywide Leaders Meeting
Based on the principles of my book
Free to Be Like Jesus! — Transforming Power of Inner Healing & Deliverance

March, 2022
Teaching Deliverance Prayer Ministry Module as part of the Bible College of Christian Family Church, San Antonio, Texas. https://www.christianfamilychurchsa.com

March 31-April 2,
Spiritual Retreat - Messiah Ministries' Freedom Encounter Weekend at Mo Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. All are Welcome!
(This does not replace the retreat for our Freedom Equipping Class at Bridge Church)
Send me an email if you're interested in joining us for a weekend of worship and healing ministry in a beautiful Texas Hill Country Setting at Mo Ranch. TommyHays@Messiah-Ministries.org

June 17-18
Leading a Spiritual Retreat with South Texas Aglow Leadership at South Padre Island.

Watch our Weekly Episodes of Healing From the Inside Out on our Messiah Ministries YouTube Channel:
More Episodes being added every month! Please share it with anyone who needs to encounter the Healing Love of God!

Freedom Equipping Class every week as part of the discipleship plan at Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas
Tuesday Afternoons (1:30 - 3:30) (moved from Monday)
Tuesday Nights (6:00 - 8:00)

Based on the principles of my book
Free to Be Like Jesus! — Transforming Power of Inner Healing & Deliverance

Monday Nights
Rocio and I lead an Online Connect Group for MorningStar Ministries

Wednesday Mornings
Joining with MorningStar Ministries to Lead Online Inner Healing and Deliverance Ministry Sessions for the Online Connect Groups from around the world.

Personal Ministry Appointments
Spiritual Direction Sessions and Personal Prayer Ministry Sessions of Inner Healing & Spiritual Freedom by Appointment and as the Holy Spirit leads. Please keep us in prayer for spiritual breakthrough and transformation! Let us know if you'd like to set up a session: 

Sessions are without cost and all contributions help support the calling and vision of Messiah Ministries.

Sign up Here for this Free Video Series for Inner Healing and Spiritual Freedom in Christ:

Tuesday, January 04, 2022

Whatever Comes, “The Word of our God Will Stand Forever” - January 4, 2022

 

Morning by Morning, January 4 - Whatever Comes, “The Word of our God Will Stand Forever”

Good morning, Lord Jesus. Speak to me and lead me in this time of communion in prayer, as I begin my day deliberately seeking You and embracing Your Presence -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit of God. ...

“The grass withers, the flower fades;
    but the word of our God will stand forever” (Isaiah 40:8).

It’s Your word that sustains us when the grass withers and when the flowers fade. It’s Your word that supports us and strengthens us through the winter seasons and the desert times. It’s Your word that stands firm, faithful and true, when everything else wobbles and withers under the pressures and powers coming against us and all around us on our lifelong journey through this broken and fallen world.

Your word endures. Your word prevails. Your word never falters and never fails. 

“Every word of God proves true;
    He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him” (Proverbs 30:5).

“God is not a human being, that He should lie,
    or a mortal, that He should change His mind.
Has He promised, and will he not do it?
    Has He spoken, and will He not fulfill it?” (Numbers 23:19).

“Remember this and consider, 
    recall it to mind, you transgressors,
    remember the former things of old;
for I am God, and there is no other;
    I am God, and there is no one like Me,
declaring the end from the beginning
    and from ancient times things not yet done,
saying, ‘My purpose shall stand,
    and I will fulfill My intention,’
calling a bird of prey from the east,
    the man for My purpose from a far country.
I have spoken, and I will bring it to pass;
    I have planned, and I will do it” (Isaiah 46:8-11).

Yes, Lord. You will do it. You will fulfill every word You’ve ever spoken. As You said, “The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life” (John 6:63). You will fulfill every word You’ve ever written. As You said, “For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled” (Matthew 5:18 NKJV).

So as I prepare my heart to go forward into this new year -- into all that I may face and encounter and endure and overcome, into all that may be fading or flourishing, withering away or springing forth in abundance -- I will trust in You and stand firm in Your word, all by the power of Your grace. “For the word of (my) God will stand forever” (Isaiah 40:8).

As I entrust this day and this year to You, the words of an old song of praise and trust, grounded in Your Word rises up in my spirit and rests secure in the thoughts of my mind, being renewed in You:

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (from Psalm 119:105 KJV).

Let every word You have spoken, every Word You have written, be my lamp and my light, as I continue my journey this year on my spiritual adventure, morning by morning trusting in You. For You are “The Word of God” (Revelation 19:13). And You are always “Faithful and True” (Revelation 19:11). In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays

My friend, may you be grounded, confident, and secure in every word of God He has spoken and every Word He has written, as you journey through this new year trusting in the One who is The Word of God, Faithful and True, in Jesus' name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend!

Tommy & Rocio Hays | Messiah Ministries

Messiah Ministries Mailing Address:
412 S. Adams Street #148
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

Please share this word to encourage a friend!
Anyone can sign up for free to receive them at:
Friends, you might enjoy my 365 Day Devotional BookMorning by Morning, 2nd Edition, with selections from my daily prayers from past postings to cover every day of the year in a paperback form -- for yourself or as a gift if you think this would be a blessing and encouragement to someone. 

All proceeds from our book sales 
support the vision and calling of our ministry:
Please Keep us in Prayer for These 
Messiah Ministries Events

January 11
Resume Weekly Teaching of the Freedom Equipping Course at Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas
Tuesday afternoons 1:30 to 3:30 and evenings 6:00 to 8:00
(The Monday afternoon class will now meet on Tuesday afternoon, due to our travel schedule this Spring).

January 20-22
Attending School of the Prophets at MorningStar Ministries.
(meeting once a month)

January 23
Healing Prayer Service 
Coker United Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas at 5:30 PM. All are welcome.
I'll be leading a time of corporate prayer ministry after Pastor Adam Knight speaks on healing in the church for today.

January 27 to February 8, 2022
Ministry in Morelia, Mexico
2 Freedom Encounter Weekends and Citywide Leaders Meeting
Based on the principles of my book
Free to Be Like Jesus! — Transforming Power of Inner Healing & Deliverance

March, 2022
Teaching Deliverance Prayer Ministry Module as part of the Bible College of Christian Family Church, San Antonio, Texas. https://www.christianfamilychurchsa.com

March 31-April 2,
Spiritual Retreat - Messiah Ministries' Freedom Encounter Weekend at Mo Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. All are Welcome!
(This does not replace the retreat for our Freedom Equipping Class at Bridge Church)
Send me an email if you're interested in joining us for a weekend of worship and healing ministry in a beautiful Texas Hill Country Setting at Mo Ranch. TommyHays@Messiah-Ministries.org

June 17-18
Leading a Spiritual Retreat with South Texas Aglow Leadership at South Padre Island.

Watch our Weekly Episodes of Healing From the Inside Out on our Messiah Ministries YouTube Channel:
More Episodes being added every month! Please share it with anyone who needs to encounter the Healing Love of God!

Freedom Equipping Class every week as part of the discipleship plan at Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas
Tuesday Afternoons (1:30 - 3:30) (moved from Monday)
Tuesday Nights (6:00 - 8:00)

Based on the principles of my book
Free to Be Like Jesus! — Transforming Power of Inner Healing & Deliverance

Monday Nights
Rocio and I lead an Online Connect Group for MorningStar Ministries

Wednesday Mornings
Joining with MorningStar Ministries to Lead Online Inner Healing and Deliverance Ministry Sessions for the Online Connect Groups from around the world.

Personal Ministry Appointments
Spiritual Direction Sessions and Personal Prayer Ministry Sessions of Inner Healing & Spiritual Freedom by Appointment and as the Holy Spirit leads. Please keep us in prayer for spiritual breakthrough and transformation! Let us know if you'd like to set up a session: 

Sessions are without cost and all contributions help support the calling and vision of Messiah Ministries.

Sign up Here for this Free Video Series for Inner Healing and Spiritual Freedom in Christ:

Monday, January 03, 2022

Letting Go of Yesterday and Taking Hold of Today this New Year - January 3, 2022

 

Morning by Morning, January 3, 2022 - Letting Go of Yesterday and Taking Hold of Today this New Year

Good morning, Lord Jesus. Here at the first of this new year, be first place in my heart, with Your Presence the first thought in mind and Your name the first word I speak. ...

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:1-2).

I want to begin this new year of 2022 “looking to Jesus.” I want to begin this new year laying aside the weights that would slow me down and the sin that would trip me up. I want to “run with perseverance the race that is set before (me)” and I want to run this race “in such a way that (I) may win” the prize, as Your Word compels me (1 Corinthians 9:24).

And in the kingdom of God, the way to win the prize is by letting go of what lies behind and taking hold of what lies ahead. As the Apostle Paul said:

“Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me His own. Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us then who are mature be of the same mind...” (Philippians 3:12-15).

And “the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus” is that I become more like Jesus -- conformed to the image of the Son of God (Romans 8:29), as He is so am I to be in this world (1 John 4:17). I become more like Him, as I behold Him and the Holy Spirit transforms me into the image of Christ from glory to glory, morning by morning, one day at a time (2 Corinthians 3:18). 

That’s the race I’m running. That’s the race I want to win -- as best as I can and all by Your grace -- “looking to Jesus.” So by the same mercy and power of Your grace, I’m letting go of yesterday and taking hold of today to run my race well this new year. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays

My friend, may you be set free of all that would weigh you down or trip you up as you run the race set before you this new year to become more like Jesus every day, in Jesus' name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend!

Tommy & Rocio Hays | Messiah Ministries

Messiah Ministries Mailing Address:
412 S. Adams Street #148
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

Please share this word to encourage a friend!
Anyone can sign up for free to receive them at:
Please Keep us in Prayer for These 
Messiah Ministries Events

January 11
Resume Weekly Teaching of the Freedom Equipping Course at Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas
Tuesday afternoons 1:30 to 3:30 and evening 6:00 to 8:00
(The Monday afternoon class will now meet on Tuesday afternoon, due to our travel schedule this Spring).

January 20-22
Attending School of the Prophets at MorningStar Ministries.
(meeting once a month)

January 23
Healing Prayer Service 
Coker United Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas at 5:30 PM. All are welcome.
I'll be leading a time of corporate prayer ministry after Pastor Adam Knight speaks on healing in the church for today.

January 27 to February 8, 2022
Ministry in Morelia, Mexico
2 Freedom Encounter Weekends and Citywide Leaders Meeting
Based on the principles of my book
Free to Be Like Jesus! — Transforming Power of Inner Healing & Deliverance

March, 2022
Teaching Deliverance Prayer Ministry Module as part of the Bible College of Christian Family Church, San Antonio, Texas. https://www.christianfamilychurchsa.com

March 31-April 2,
Spiritual Retreat - Messiah Ministries' Freedom Encounter Weekend at Mo Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. All are Welcome!
(This does not replace the retreat for our Freedom Equipping Class at Bridge Church)
Send me an email if you're interested in joining us for a weekend of worship and healing ministry in a beautiful Texas Hill Country Setting at Mo Ranch. TommyHays@Messiah-Ministries.org

June 17-18
Leading a Spiritual Retreat with South Texas Aglow Leadership at South Padre Island.

Watch our Weekly Episodes of Healing From the Inside Out on our Messiah Ministries YouTube Channel:
More Episodes being added every month! Please share it with anyone who needs to encounter the Healing Love of God!

Freedom Equipping Class every week as part of the discipleship plan at Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas
Tuesday Afternoons (1:30 - 3:30) (moved from Monday)
Tuesday Nights (6:00 - 8:00)

Based on the principles of my book
Free to Be Like Jesus! — Transforming Power of Inner Healing & Deliverance

Monday Nights
Rocio and I lead an Online Connect Group for MorningStar Ministries

Wednesday Mornings
Joining with MorningStar Ministries to Lead Online Inner Healing and Deliverance Ministry Sessions for the Online Connect Groups from around the world.

Personal Ministry Appointments
Spiritual Direction Sessions and Personal Prayer Ministry Sessions of Inner Healing & Spiritual Freedom by Appointment and as the Holy Spirit leads. Please keep us in prayer for spiritual breakthrough and transformation! Let us know if you'd like to set up a session: 

Sessions are without cost and all contributions help support the calling and vision of Messiah Ministries.

Sign up Here for this Free Video Series for Inner Healing and Spiritual Freedom in Christ:

Friday, December 31, 2021

“To the End of the Year” - December 31, 2021

 

Morning by Morning, December 31 - “To the End of the Year”

Good morning, Lord Jesus. As I look to You, You’re changing me into Your image from, from glory to glory -- morning by morning, one day at a time (2 Corinthians 3:18). ...

“The land that you are crossing over to occupy is a land of hills and valleys, watered by rain from the sky, a land that the Lord your God looks after. The eyes of the Lord your God are always on it, from the beginning of the year to the end of the year” (Deuteronomy 11:11-12).

Thank You for the gift of this journey with You “from the beginning of the year to the end of the year.” 

Like the land You set before Your people to cross over and occupy, at the beginning of this past year You set before me, as You do for each one of us, an invitation to cross over from the kingdoms of this world into the kingdom of God, from setting my mind on things below into setting my mind on things above, from focusing on the things that are only temporal to the things that are truly eternal. You invited me to come along with You on the journey -- step by step, morning by morning. And so I have.

Like the land, this year there have been many “hills and valleys.” Some of the hills felt more like mountains and some of the valleys seemed more like chasms. But You were with me through them all, encouraging me through them all. You were teaching me, training me, equipping me, shaping me, making me more like You, as You were showing me how live from a deeper place of deeper surrender and trust in You through them all.

“The eyes of the Lord” were on me. And You’ve been training my eyes to be on You -- “looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith” (Hebrews 12:2 NKJV).

So as this year of 2020 comes to a close -- signed, sealed, and delivered into Your hands -- I begin to look forward to the new year of 2021 You’re opening up before me now. You’ve been faithful to me. And by the grace of God, may I be faithful to You.

Just as Your eyes were upon me last year, I know Your eyes will be open me this new year. So as best as I can, all by Your grace, my eyes will be on You too. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays

My friend, may you be encouraged to know the eyes of the Lord are on you, as He empowers you by His Holy Spirit to keep your eyes on Him, from the beginning of the year to the end of the year, in Jesus' name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend!

Tommy & Rocio Hays | Messiah Ministries

Messiah Ministries Mailing Address:
412 S. Adams Street #148
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

Please share this word to encourage a friend!
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Friends, please keep us in mind for your Year End Giving!

Your Donation to our Ministry of Any Amount
is truly needed and greatly appreciated to help us continue to fulfill our calling and vision of "Healing from the Inside Out" and "Preparing the Way of the Lord" through Messiah Ministries. 
Thank you and God bless you, friends!
—Tommy & Rocio Hays | Messiah Ministries
Please Keep us in Prayer for These 
Messiah Ministries Events

Watch our Weekly Episodes of Healing From the Inside Out on our Messiah Ministries YouTube Channel:
More Episodes being added each week! Please share it with anyone who needs to encounter the Healing Love of God!

January 11
Resume Weekly Teaching of the Freedom Equipping Course at Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas
Tuesday afternoons 1:30 to 3:30 and evening 6:00 to 8:00
(The Monday afternoon class will now meet on Tuesday afternoon, due to our travel schedule this Spring).

January 20-22
Attending School of the Prophets at MorningStar Ministries.
(meeting once a month)

January 23
Healing Prayer Service 
Coker United Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas at 5:30 PM. All are welcome.
I'll be leading a time of corporate prayer ministry after Pastor Adam Knight speaks on healing in the church for today.

January 27 to February 8, 2022
Ministry in Morelia, Mexico
2 Freedom Encounter Weekends and Citywide Leaders Meeting
Based on the principles of my book
Free to Be Like Jesus! — Transforming Power of Inner Healing & Deliverance

March, 2022
Teaching Deliverance Prayer Ministry Module as part of the Bible College of Christian Family Church, San Antonio, Texas. https://www.christianfamilychurchsa.com

March 31-April 2
Spiritual Retreat - Messiah Ministries' Freedom Encounter Weekend at Mo Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. All are Welcome!
(This does not replace the retreat for our Freedom Equipping Class at Bridge Church)
Send me an email if you're interested in joining us for a weekend of worship and healing ministry in a beautiful Texas Hill Country Setting at Mo Ranch. TommyHays@Messiah-Ministries.org

June 17-18
Leading a Spiritual Retreat with South Texas Aglow Leadership at South Padre Island.

Freedom Equipping Class every week as part of the discipleship plan at Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas
Monday Afternoons (1:30 - 3:30)
Tuesday Nights (6:00 - 8:00)

Based on the principles of my book
Free to Be Like Jesus! — Transforming Power of Inner Healing & Deliverance

Monday Nights
Rocio and I lead an Online Connect Group for MorningStar Ministries

Wednesday Mornings
Joining with MorningStar Ministries to Lead Online Inner Healing and Deliverance Ministry Sessions for the Online Connect Groups.

Personal Ministry Appointments
Spiritual Direction Sessions and Personal Prayer Ministry Sessions of Inner Healing & Spiritual Freedom by Appointment and as the Holy Spirit leads. Please keep us in prayer for spiritual breakthrough and transformation! Let us know if you'd like to set up a session: 

Sessions are without cost and all contributions help support the calling and vision of Messiah Ministries.

Sign up Here for this Free Video Series for Inner Healing and Spiritual Freedom in Christ: