Tuesday, July 09, 2024

“Repair the Ruined Cities” - July 9, 2024

 

Morning by Morning, July 9 - “Repair the Ruined Cities”

 

Good morning, Lord Jesus. As I draw close to You in the communion of prayer, guide my heart and my words in worship of You--Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. ...

 

Yesterday, the hurricane hit Texas, lashing out with floods of fury across the coast and up into the eastern part of our state. Checking in with friends and family along the path, none of them were injured or killed, but there’s much damage and destruction to repair and rebuild. And our hearts go out to those in the storm’s earlier path out a sea who fared far worse and any damage yet to come.

 

What comes to mind are Your Words of rebuilding:

 

“And they shall rebuild the old ruins,

They shall raise up the former desolations,

And they shall repair the ruined cities,

The desolations of many generations” (Isaiah 61:4).

 

I pray for Your mercy and grace upon all who will be repairing the ruined cities. May You release Your courage and compassion, Your wisdom and strength. Bring neighbors and communities together to overcome the tragedies and challenges.

 

We live in a broken, fallen world full of the effects of the generations ever since the fall of mankind. Hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, floods, droughts, famines, and more. Creation itself “eagerly waits” to “be delivered from the bondage of corruption” as it “groans and labors with birth pangs together until now” (Romans 8:20-22). But a day of redemption and restoration is coming. And we “eagerly wait for it with perseverance” (v. 25). Come, Lord Jesus!

 

Yet every day between this day and that day to come, You’re with us in it all, even in what You did not cause directly, You’re actively at work in it all to cause it all to work together for good for those who love You (Romans 8:28). So give us grace to learn to love, learn to trust, learn to overcome, even as we “rebuild” and “repair” the “ruins” and “desolations” in whatever form they come into our lives.

 

We can’t do any of that in any lasting way at all apart from You (John 15:5). But we praise You, Lord God, that we’re not apart from You. You’re with us through it all (Isaiah 43:2), You’re with us “always” (Matthew 28:20). And today, would You be with all those in a special manifestation of Your Presence who need to know Your encouragement and hope in these days of rebuilding and restoration of all that’s been ruined. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.


Be encouraged today. In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays


My friend, may You be empowered and encouraged with a special manifestation of God's Presence in all you face and overcome , in Jesus' name. Amen. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day!


Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministries

502 North Milam Street

Fredericksburg, Texas 78624


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—Free to Be Like Jesus—

secure in their identity, growing in maturity, fulfilling their destiny"

Please Keep us in Prayer for These

Messiah Ministries Events


July 9 Leading Prayer Time for Dr. David and Karen Young at Bridge Church in Fredericksburg at 5:30


July 11-14 Aglow International Ministries Regional Conference in Dallas


July 27

Speaking at the Aglow International Ministries Gathering for Interest to start of a citywide Prayer Lighthouse in Fredericksburg, Texas. Being Hosted at Fredericksburg Church on Industrial Drive. All are welcome.


July 30-August 1

Teaching the Healing Academy at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries, Goodlettsville, TN in the Nashville, Tennessee area

https://www.aldersgaterenewal.org/arm-events


August 2 to August 6

Traveling for Ministry in Cartagena, Columbia!


August 7

New Wine Worship at Messiah Ministries Home Base at 7:00PM in Fredericksburg, TX. All are Welcome! First Wednesday of Every Month


August 28 to September 5

Traveling for Ministry in Karachi, Pakistan to Minister in Person with Rocio!


September 14

Wedding of Arturo Machado and Heather Tack at MorningStar Ministries, Fort Mill, South Carolina


October 17

Speaking at San Antonio Evening Aglow Meeting hosted at Friendship Church 7pm. All are welcome!


December 7

Speaking at Kerrville Aglow Christmas Gathering


December 19

10th Wedding Anniversary for Tommy & Rocio Hays!


December 21

Wedding Celebration of Elijah & Ashleigh Hays in Maysville, Kentucky



Tuesday Nights at 6PM - Beginning Again Next September

Teaching our 9 Month Equipping Course on Tuesday Nights at 6PM at Bridge ChurchFredericksburg, Texas based on my books Free to Be Like Jesus! and First the Spirit

https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays


Wednesday Mornings

Joining with MorningStar Ministries to Lead Online Restoration Ministry Sessions for 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: 

tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org

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

https://messiah-ministries.org/partner/contribute


Free On-line Video Series: Setting Hearts Free! 

My Core Teaching and Ministry

https://messiah-ministries.org/resources

https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays

Monday, July 08, 2024

Sevenfold Spirit of the Lord - July 8, 2024

 

Morning by Morning, July 8 - Sevenfold Spirit of the Lord

 

Good morning, Lord Jesus. I seek to abide in You, as You abide in me--now in these focused moments and also throughout every moment of my day (John 15:4). ...

 

As was prophesied nearly 800 years before Your first coming as our Savior and Messiah, in the perfect manifestation of heart and character of God our Father, the sevenfold Spirit of the Lord is upon forever upon You:

 

“There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse,

And a Branch shall grow out of his roots.

The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him,

The Spirit of wisdom and understanding,

The Spirit of counsel and might,

The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.

 

His delight is in the fear of the Lord,

And He shall not judge by the sight of His eyes,

Nor decide by the hearing of His ears;

But with righteousness He shall judge the poor,

And decide with equity for the meek of the earth;

He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth,

And with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked.

Righteousness shall be the belt of His loins,

And faithfulness the belt of His waist”

(Isaiah 11:1-5).

 

As You began Your earthly ministry--as both Savior and Example--You declared “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,” declaring this anointing of the sevenfold Spirit of the Lord and fulfilling another of the great prophesies of Your Identity as Son of God, Messiah of Israel, and Savior of all (Luke 4:18; Isaiah 61:1).

 

And now Your Spirit abides in us--“the Spirit of Christ,” “the Spirit of God,” who “dwells in (us)” through the mystery of faith and the mercies of God (Romans 8:9). “Christ in (us), the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27).

 

So I pray that Your Spirit would be upon me today, abiding within me today, making me more like You today. As You are, so are we to be in our world by the power of Your grace at work within us (1 John 4:17). We are to be “the Body of Christ” in our world (1 Corinthians 12:27). We are to be “filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18). We are to “live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit,” in all we do and say, in all You are in us and all we are in You (Romans 8:5).

 

So in humility before You, in worship adoring You, and in faith imploring You, I pray for the character and nature of Your sevenfold Spirit to be formed in me today, in the body of Christ today, more and more every day:

 

The Spirit of the Lord: May Your Spirit rest upon me and abide within me, guide and lead me, empower and encourage me, correct and shape me, in all I do and speak in the challenges I’ll face.

 

The Spirit of Wisdom: May You make me wiser is Your ways, with the desires of Your heart, with Your wisdom that comes from above.

 

The Spirit of Understanding: May You grant me understanding and greater revelation of who You are and how You desire to express Your will and Your ways in and through my life.

 

The Spirit of Counsel: May Your words of encouragement, comfort, exhortation, healing and hope that You would express by Your Spirit through me today be filled with Your Counsel, grounded in Your Word, and anointed with Your Holy Spirit.

 

The Spirit of Might: May Your power and might be released through prayers and proclamation in the authority of Your name in Your way, in Your time, according to Your will, as confirmed by Your Word in and through my life today.

 

The Spirit of Knowledge: May Your knowledge form the thoughts of my mind, that I may have the mind of Christ, as I come to know You more fully and know the surpassing greatness of Your power and wisdom.

 

The Spirit of the Fear of the Lord: May You keep my conscience tender and sensitive to Your conviction of sin, Your confirmation of mercy, that quickly leads me to repentance and keeps me in intimacy with You with the heart for holiness You desire by Your Holy Spirit who is alive and active in me.

 

Thank You for giving me this desire to pursue You, Your stirring in my heart and in the hearts of Your sons and daughters to passionately pursue You. As You said to Your first disciples who were desperately in need of Your Spirit--Your sevenfold Spirit of the Lord--You continue to say to every one of us who would be Your disciples and witnesses in our world:

 

“You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Lord, let it be so in me this day and every day. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.


Be encouraged today. In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays


My friend, may the sevenfold Spirit of the Lord be upon you, rising up within you, and flowing through you this day and every day, in Jesus' name. Amen. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day!


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 they were created to be

—Free to Be Like Jesus—

secure in their identity, growing in maturity, fulfilling their destiny"

Please Keep us in Prayer for These

Messiah Ministries Events


July 9 Leading Prayer Time for Dr. David and Karen Young at Bridge Church in Fredericksburg at 5:30


July 11-14 Aglow International Ministries Regional Conference in Dallas


July 27

Speaking at the Aglow International Ministries Gathering for Interest to start of a citywide Prayer Lighthouse in Fredericksburg, Texas. Being Hosted at Fredericksburg Church on Industrial Drive. All are welcome.


July 30-August 1

Teaching the Healing Academy at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries, Goodlettsville, TN in the Nashville, Tennessee area

https://www.aldersgaterenewal.org/arm-events


August 2 to August 6

Traveling for Ministry in Cartagena, Columbia!


August 7

New Wine Worship at Messiah Ministries Home Base at 7:00PM in Fredericksburg, TX. All are Welcome! First Wednesday of Every Month


August 28 to September 5

Traveling for Ministry in Karachi, Pakistan to Minister in Person with Rocio!


September 14

Wedding of Arturo Machado and Heather Tack at MorningStar Ministries, Fort Mill, South Carolina


October 17

Speaking at San Antonio Evening Aglow Meeting hosted at Friendship Church 7pm. All are welcome!


December 7

Speaking at Kerrville Aglow Christmas Gathering


December 19

10th Wedding Anniversary for Tommy & Rocio Hays!


December 21

Wedding Celebration of Elijah & Ashleigh Hays in Maysville, Kentucky



Tuesday Nights at 6PM - Beginning Again Next September

Teaching our 9 Month Equipping Course on Tuesday Nights at 6PM at Bridge ChurchFredericksburg, Texas based on my books Free to Be Like Jesus! and First the Spirit

https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays


Wednesday Mornings

Joining with MorningStar Ministries to Lead Online Restoration Ministry Sessions for 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: 

tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org

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

https://messiah-ministries.org/partner/contribute


Free On-line Video Series: Setting Hearts Free! 

My Core Teaching and Ministry

https://messiah-ministries.org/resources

https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays

Friday, July 05, 2024

“God is Spirit” and We “Worship in Spirit and Truth” - July 5, 2024

 

Morning by Morning, July 5 - “God is Spirit” and We “Worship in Spirit and Truth”

 

Good morning, Lord Jesus. Let my spirit ascend into the embrace of Your Spirit--Father, Son, and Holy Spirit of God. ...

 

“Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father. You worship what you do not know; we know what we worship, for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth’” (John 4:21-24).

 

My Father God, You are One with the Holy Spirit and One with the Son of God. And I am one who seeks to worship You in all Your fullness in spirit and truth. You are “Spirit” and You have created each of us with “spirit and soul and body” (1 Thessalonians 5:23). And with my spirit, I worship You.

 

With my spirit, I arise and ascend into the communion of Your Presence in worship and prayer and praise, by the mercy and love of Your grace for me and every one of Your children, with clean hands and pure heart, as I seek Your face and Your fellowship. As Your Word promises all who would seek You and embrace Your invitation to ascend into the holy place Your abiding Presence:

 

“Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord?

Or who may stand in His holy place?

He who has clean hands and a pure heart,

Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol,

Nor sworn deceitfully.

He shall receive blessing from the Lord,

And righteousness from the God of his salvation.

This is Jacob, the generation of those who seek Him,

Who seek Your face. Selah” (Psalm 24:3-6).

 

I don’t yet know all this means or yet comprehend the depths of intimacy You desire and that’s available for those who worship You “in spirit and truth,” but I desire for You to teach me and show me and allow me to know and experience as much as I can on this side of heaven. So I lift up my heart to You, Lord. I seek to abide in You, Lord, as You abide in me (John 15:4).

 

In Your extravagant invitation to the spiritual intimacy of communion with You, I “seek Your face” and embrace Your Spirit. For You are Spirit; and I worship You now--here in these first moments of my morning and throughout the moments of my day--“in spirit and truth.” And now “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with (us) all” (2 Corinthians 13:14). In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.


Be encouraged today. In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays


My friend, may your spirit be lifted up into the place of the abiding Presence of God as you seek His face and worship Him in spirit and truth, in Jesus' name. Amen. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day!


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 they were created to be

—Free to Be Like Jesus—

secure in their identity, growing in maturity, fulfilling their destiny"

Please Keep us in Prayer for These

Messiah Ministries Events


July 4 - Thank You for your prayers for our Nation. God bless Amercia!

Speaking at the Patriotic Prayer Gathering at Gillespie County Courthouse Gazebo at 9:00AM before the 4th of July Parade in Fredericksburg, Texas


July 9 Leading Prayer Time for Dr. David and Karen Young at Bridge Church in Fredericksburg at 5:30


July 11-14 Aglow International Ministries Regional Conference in Dallas


July 27

Speaking at the Aglow International Ministries Gathering for Interest to start of a citywide Prayer Lighthouse in Fredericksburg, Texas. Being Hosted at Fredericksburg Church on Industrial Drive. All are welcome.


July 30-August 1

Teaching the Healing Academy at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries, Goodlettsville, TN in the Nashville, Tennessee area

https://www.aldersgaterenewal.org/arm-events


August 2 to August 6

Traveling for Ministry in Cartagena, Columbia!


August 7

New Wine Worship at Messiah Ministries Home Base at 7:00PM in Fredericksburg, TX. All are Welcome! First Wednesday of Every Month


August 28 to September 5

Traveling for Ministry in Karachi, Pakistan to Minister in Person with Rocio!


September 14

Wedding of Arturo Machado and Heather Tack at MorningStar Ministries, Fort Mill, South Carolina


October 17

Speaking at San Antonio Evening Aglow Meeting hosted at Friendship Church 7pm. All are welcome!


December 7

Speaking at Kerrville Aglow Christmas Gathering


December 19

10th Wedding Anniversary for Tommy & Rocio Hays!


December 21

Wedding Celebration of Elijah & Ashleigh Hays in Maysville, Kentucky



Tuesday Nights at 6PM - Beginning Again Next September

Teaching our 9 Month Equipping Course on Tuesday Nights at 6PM at Bridge ChurchFredericksburg, Texas based on my books Free to Be Like Jesus! and First the Spirit

https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays


Wednesday Mornings

Joining with MorningStar Ministries to Lead Online Restoration Ministry Sessions for 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: 

tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org

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

https://messiah-ministries.org/partner/contribute


Free On-line Video Series: Setting Hearts Free! 

My Core Teaching and Ministry

https://messiah-ministries.org/resources

https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays

Thursday, July 04, 2024

Celebrating Our Freedom in Christ on the 4th of July, 2024

 

Morning by Morning, July 4 - Celebrating Our Freedom in Christ on the 4th of July

 

Good morning, Lord Jesus. King of Kings and Lord of Lords, come rule in reign in my heart and in our land on this 4th of July, when our nation celebrates our freedom, may we celebrate every heart in our nation and throughout the nations of this world who have freedom in Christ. ...

 

“Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage” (Galatians 5:1).

 

As we stand fast, let us also bow low in humility and prayer to call up on Your name as our Savior and Hope for our nation. For “Blessed is the nation who God is the Lord” (Psalm 33:12).

 

I’m so moved and encouraged by our fellow citizens of the State of Tennessee, whose Governor just signed a Joint Resolution overwhelming approved in a bipartisan vote, calling its citizens for 31 days of fasting and prayer on behalf of their state and our nation. By a vote of 27-1 in their Senate and 82-6 in their House, signed by their Governor, their proclamation declares in key points:

 

“We recognize that God, as Creator and King of all Glory, has both the authority to judge and to bless nations or states.…

 

“We, as public servants in the Tennessee General Assembly, seek God’s Mercy upon our land and beseech Him to not withdraw His Hand of blessing from us. …

 

“We recognize our sins and shortcomings before Him and humbly ask His Forgiveness. …

 

“We ask the Lord Jesus to heal our land and remove the violence, human-trafficking, addiction, and corruption. ...

 

“We ask the that Holy Spirit fill our halls of government, our classrooms, our places of business, our churches, and our homes with peace, love, and joy. ...”

 

To all of that, I say Amen! Hallelujah! I’m with you and God is with us! May God bless America! And may God bless every people of every nation who turn to You and declare Our God is the Lord! Let freedom ring “in the liberty by which Christ has made us free!” In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.


Be encouraged today. In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays


My friend, may your heart, your state, your nation, be filled with the Holy Spirit in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, in Jesus' name. Amen. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day!


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 they were created to be

—Free to Be Like Jesus—

secure in their identity, growing in maturity, fulfilling their destiny"

Please Keep us in Prayer for These

Messiah Ministries Events

July 4

Speaking at the Patriotic Prayer Gathering at Gillespie County Courthouse Gazebo at 9:00AM before the 4th of July Parade in Fredericksburg, Texas


July 9 Leading Prayer Time Dr. David and Karen Young at Bridge Church in Fredericksburg at 5:30


July 11-14 Aglow International Ministries Regional Conference in Dallas


July 27

Speaking at the Aglow International Ministries Gathering for Interest to start of a citywide Prayer Lighthouse in Fredericksburg, Texas. Being Hosted at Fredericksburg Church on Industrial Drive. All are welcome.


July 30-August 1

Teaching the Healing Academy at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries, Goodlettsville, TN in the Nashville, Tennessee area

https://www.aldersgaterenewal.org/arm-events


August 2 to August 6

Traveling for Ministry in Cartagena, Columbia!


August 7

New Wine Worship at Messiah Ministries Home Base at 7:00PM in Fredericksburg, TX. All are Welcome! First Wednesday of Every Month


August 28 to September 5

Traveling for Ministry in Karachi, Pakistan!


September 14

Wedding of Arturo Machado and Heather Tack at MorningStar Ministries, Fort Mill, South Carolina


October 17

Speaking at San Antonio Evening Aglow Meeting hosted at Friendship Church 7pm. All are welcome!


December 7

Speaking at Kerrville Aglow Christmas Gathering


December 19

10th Wedding Anniversary for Tommy & Rocio Hays!


December 21

Wedding Celebration of Elijah & Ashleigh Hays in Maysville, Kentucky



Tuesday Nights at 6PM - Beginning Again Next September

Teaching our 9 Month Equipping Course on Tuesday Nights at 6PM at Bridge ChurchFredericksburg, Texas based on my books Free to Be Like Jesus! and First the Spirit

https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays


Wednesday Mornings

Joining with MorningStar Ministries to Lead Online Restoration Ministry Sessions for 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: 

tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org

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

https://messiah-ministries.org/partner/contribute


Free On-line Video Series: Setting Hearts Free! 

My Core Teaching and Ministry

https://messiah-ministries.org/resources

https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays