Morning by Morning, May 14, 2025 - “Returned with Joy!”

 

Morning by Morning, May 14, 2025 - “Returned with Joy!” Good morning, Lord Jesus. Be at the center of my heart and foundation of my life. ... “Then the seventy returned with joy!” (Luke 10:17) I’m blessed to be returned with joy—back home now in Texas after my ministry journey to Pakistan. In the midst of the war that broke out between Pakistan and India while I was there, I experienced cancellation after cancellation on my flights both within the country and trying to get out of the country due to the governmental closure of the airspace over Pakistan. But God. ... Thank You, Lord God, for making a way where there seemed to be no way. And thank You for continuing to use me in every moment while I was there until the moment I boarded my plane back home to America. So many times, my heart would pound to press back anxiety about all the situation, but You keep giving me Your assurance that my moments where in Your hands. You kept bringing to my spirit this simple command that kept me focused and at peace through every challenge: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). By the power of Your grace working in me, I kept rejoicing, I kept praying, I kept giving thanks. And You kept giving me more grace, every step of the way, and especially in the moments where I could not see and had no idea where my next step would be. By the grace of God, I was rejoining always as You kept opening doors to minister Your salvation, healing, deliverance, and revival in so many different ways. And now I’m rejoicing always that I’m home again, resting up a little for my next adventure of faith with You. And I’m continuing to pray for the people and the nations of Pakistan and India to know peace and even to know the One who alone can bring true peace as the Prince of Peace, King of Kings, and Lord of Lords (Isaiah 9:6; Revelation 19:16). As I left Pakistan, I was so blessed to hear these final words from the Immigration Agent as he stamped my passport and released me to go home, “Pakistan loves America.” That seemed to me to be an affirmation from You and You love me in this mission You sent me on with Your heart for the people of this nation. For as Your Word declares, You have not left Yourself without a witness in any nation (Acts 14:17) In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Be encouraged today. In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays  My friend, may you keep rejoicing always, praying without ceasing, thanking God in all things, returning with joy from every adventure in faith, 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 they were created to be —Free to Be Like Jesus— secure in their identity, growing in maturity, fulfilling their destiny"

A few Pictures from Pakistan Ministry May 2025

Please Keep us in Prayer for These Messiah Ministries Events Every Tuesday Night Teaching my 9 Month Equipping Course Free to Be Like Jesus! at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas. 6:00PM Central Time Zoom link available by request to my email. Based on My Book, Free to Be Like Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org April 30-May 18 - Thank you so much for all your prayers, my friends! Return Travel to Pakistan for Ministry in Karachi, Lahore, Pattoki, Tara Garth, Pakistan! Please cover us in prayer for another Outpouring of the Holy Spirit! Please consider supporting our Messiah Ministries Christian School we started this year for children from the brick kilns and villages. Write for details: tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org May 22-25 Preaching and Ministry at Olney, Illinois First Methodist Church with my great friend Pastor Jeff Bealmear June 2 Speaking with the Mason, Texas Intercessory Prayer Group on the Day of Pentecost June 9 Preaching the Sunday Morning Services at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas June 16-29 Teaching at Selah Men's Ministry Retreat in Cloudcroft, New Mexico July 9 Speaking at San Antonio Day Aglow Lighthouse Meeting 10am. All are welcome! July 11-13 Preaching at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Regional Meeting at Grafton Methodist Church, St. Paris, Ohio July 28-August 4 Making plans of returning to Preach Crusades and minister in Kenol, Kenya and Nyrie, Kenya with Pastor Jeff Bealmear and Team August 18-26 Preaching Crusades and Ministry in return ministry to Cartagena, Colombia Wednesday Mornings Leading Online Restoration Ministry Sessions for Online Connect Groups of MorningStar Ministries from around the world by appointment.   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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Morning by Morning, May 8, 2025 - “Wars and Rumors of Wars” Where I am in the World, but Trusting in Jesus

 

Morning by Morning, May 8, 2025 - “Wars and Rumors of Wars” Where I am in the World, but Trusting in Jesus Good morning, Lord Jesus. You are my Rock and Refuge, never failing, strong and mighty. As I begin my day, I listen for Your leading (John 10:27). ... As I begin my morning in the country of Pakistan, I’m mindful of the attacks taking place on the border between India and Pakistan, what’s been called an “act of war.” Your Word comes to mind: “And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. ... “But he who endures to the end shall be saved. And this Gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come” (Matthew 24:6-14). Lord, even use these tensions in the world to draw people to You. You are the Solid Rock. You are our Secure Refuge. There is no other (Acts 4:12). In You, we need not fear. In You, we are not dependent upon the outcomes of the threats and battles of this world.  As You said, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Though my phone is blowing up with texts and emails from friends from around the world who know I’m in Pakistan during these suddenly exciting days, I am at peace because I am in You. By Your grace, I am embraced by my Father, centered in Christ, and filled with Your Holy Spirit, continuing the mission for which You sent me as Your “ambassador for Christ” in Karachi, Lahore, Pattoki and all along the way with Your words of healing and hope, spirit and life in every way You would use me as Your servant, disciple, and friend (2 Corinthians 5:20; John 13:16 and 15:15). Take this sudden turn of events and turn it all around to open hearts to You and the security of peace only You can bring—Prince of Peace, King of Kings, Lord of Lords (Isaiah 9:6; Relation 19:16). In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Be encouraged today. In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays My friend, may you keep trusting in Jesus, your Rock and Refuge, through whatever you're going through and through whatever's happening in our world, 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 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 Every Tuesday Night Teaching my 9 Month Equipping Course Free to Be Like Jesus! at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas. 6:00PM Central Time Zoom link available by request to my email. Based on My Book, Free to Be Like Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org April 30-May 18 - Asking for Your Prayers , my friends! Return Travel to Pakistan for Ministry in Karachi, Lahore, and Pattoki, Pakistan! Please cover us in prayer for another Outpouring of the Holy Spirit! Please consider supporting our Messiah Ministries Christian School we started this year for children from the brick kilns and villages. Write for details: tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org May 22-25 Preaching and Ministry at Olney, Illinois First Methodist Church with my great friend Pastor Jeff Bealmear June 2 Speaking with the Mason, Texas Intercessory Prayer Group on the Day of Pentecost June 9 Preaching the Sunday Morning Services at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas June 16-29 Teaching at Selah Men's Ministry Retreat in Cloudcroft, New Mexico July 9 Speaking at San Antonio Day Aglow Lighthouse Meeting 10am. All are welcome! July 11-13 Preaching at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Regional Meeting at Grafton Methodist Church, St. Paris, Ohio July 28-August 4 Making plans of returning to Preach Crusades and minister in Kenol, Kenya and Nyrie, Kenya with Pastor Jeff Bealmear and Team August 18-26 Preaching Crusades and Ministry in return ministry to Cartagena, Colombia Wednesday Mornings Leading Online Restoration Ministry Sessions for Online Connect Groups of MorningStar Ministries from around the world by appointment.   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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Morning by Morning, May 6, 2025 - Setting Captives Free in Jesus’ Name!

 

Morning by Morning, May 6, 2025 - Setting Captives Free in Jesus’ Name! Good morning, Lord Jesus. Be at the center of my heart and thoughts, all that I am and all that I’ll do this day (Colossians 3:3). ... “Then they came to Jesus, and saw the one who had been demon-possessed and had the legion, sitting and clothed in his right mind” (Mark 5:15). Lord Jesus, You are “the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). You are still healing the broken-hearted and setting captives free through the power of Your name and Your Holy Spirit through Your Body of Christ today (Luke 4:18; John 20:21; Mark 16:17-18). On our first night of ministry in Karachi, Pakistan, a woman came up for personal prayer ministry after the message You gave me for healing and hope. Praying for her, she buckled at her knees; and I thought at first she was “resting” in the Spirit. But soon she was twisting and turning, making snarling noises and even clawed a fingernail into my arm. She was not “resting” in the Holy Spirit, but fighting by the spirits that sought to control her and hold her captive from receiving the love and power of God in the mighty name of Jesus. But You gave me the strong sense to persevere through the battle, calmly asserting the authority of Your name over all that tormented her and tried to keep her from the Presence of Your love and all You had for her. In time, all her body relaxed and truly rested, as I gently prayed over her and then went on to pray for others. Not much later, we stood together to celebrate what God had done for her. Her face radiated a smile of deep tranquility, peace, and freedom—“restored to (her) right mind.” Praise God! All glory to You! What a wonderful start for these days of ministry in Pakistan! May You continue to give me Your words to speak, Your love to share, everywhere You send me in the authority of Your name and power of Your love. Freely we receive and freely we give (Matthew 10:8). Through all Your disciples, led by Your Spirit, compelled by Your love, may the world see that You are “the same yesterday, today, and forever!” That Jesus is alive as Savior and Healer for all who would come and embrace the love and grace of God! (John 3:16) In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Be encouraged today. In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays My friend, may you experience the power and love of God and be empowered by the Holy Spirit to declare and reveal Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever through your life in the unique ways God has called you as a disciple and however the Lord would send you in His name, 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 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 Every Tuesday Night Teaching my 9 Month Equipping Course Free to Be Like Jesus! at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas. 6:00PM Central Time Zoom link available by request to my email. Based on My Book, Free to Be Like Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org April 30-May 18 - Asking for Your Prayers , my friends! Return Travel to Pakistan for Ministry in Karachi, Lahore, and Pattoki, Pakistan! Please cover us in prayer for another Outpouring of the Holy Spirit! Please consider supporting our Messiah Ministries Christian School we started this year for children from the brick kilns and villages. Write for details: tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org May 22-25 Preaching and Ministry at Olney, Illinois First Methodist Church with my great friend Pastor Jeff Bealmear June 2 Speaking with the Mason, Texas Intercessory Prayer Group on the Day of Pentecost June 9 Preaching the Sunday Morning Services at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas June 16-29 Teaching at Selah Men's Ministry Retreat in Cloudcroft, New Mexico July 9 Speaking at San Antonio Day Aglow Lighthouse Meeting 10am. All are welcome! July 11-13 Preaching at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Regional Meeting at Grafton Methodist Church, St. Paris, Ohio July 28-August 4 Making plans of returning to Preach Crusades and minister in Kenol, Kenya and Nyrie, Kenya with Pastor Jeff Bealmear and Team August 18-26 Preaching Crusades and Ministry in return ministry to Cartagena, Colombia Wednesday Mornings Leading Online Restoration Ministry Sessions for Online Connect Groups of MorningStar Ministries from around the world by appointment.   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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Morning by Morning, April 29, 2025 - Preparing for the Journey in the Power of the Spirit

 

Morning by Morning, April 29, 2025 - Preparing for the Journey in the Power of the Spirit Good morning, Lord Jesus. I look to You and listen for Your leading, to begin my day embraced by my Father, centered in Christ, and filled with Your Holy Spirit. ... “Then (Jesus) called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. He sent them to preach the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick. And He said to them, ‘Take nothing for the journey, neither staffs nor bag nor bread nor money; and do not have two tunics apiece’” (Luke 9:1-3). Your first disciples prepared for the journey. They didn’t pack suitcases; they trusted in Your promises. They placed their priority in their obedience to You, trusting in Your power and authority to flow through them. They went forth in Your name to extend Your Kingdom with demonstrations of Your power and love, preaching Your Good News of mercy and grace for all who would listen. In the words of The Message Version, “Don’t load yourselves up with equipment. Keep it simple; you are the equipment.” Today, I’m preparing for my journey, packing up to go for the next three weeks in the mission and ministry field of Pakistan—technically, the nation named The Islamic Republic of Pakistan. I’m trying to “Keep it simple.” One suitcase. But most importantly, one Spirit—the Holy Spirit of the Living God. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead now lives in me and in every one of Your disciples (Romans 8:11). The same Spirit that anointed You to proclaim the coming of the Kingdom of God, to heal the brokenhearted and set the captives free, lives in me (Isaiah 61:1; Luke 4:18-19; Ephesians 5:18). As the Father sent You, so You send me and every one of Your disciples who prepare for the journey and go forth wherever You send us in the authority of Your name and power of Your Spirit (John 20:21; Acts 1:8). I hope it’s ok to take my suitcase. I hope that’s keeping it “simple” enough. But I know it’s ok to take Your Holy Spirit. Because apart from You and Your Spirit abiding in me, I can do nothing (John 15:5). And I praise You and thank You that I’m never apart from You, that You’re with me always (Matthew 28:20), that You will confirm Your word with the moving of Your Spirit through Your power and authority in the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ my Lord (Mark 16:20; Hebrews 2:4; Acts 14:3). You’ll equip me and anoint me for every encounter You’ll set before me (Ephesians 4:12; 2 Corinthians 1:21; 1 John 2:20). As one of Your “ambassadors for Christ” may I represent Your heart and be an expression of Your hope, Your love, Your power all along the way (2 Corinthians 5:20). In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Be encouraged today. In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays My friend, may you be prepared in the power of the Holy Spirit to go wherever the Lord would send you as His ambassador in every way He chooses, 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 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 Every Tuesday Night Teaching my 9 Month Equipping Course Free to Be Like Jesus! at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas. 6:00PM Central Time Zoom link available by request to my email. Based on My Book, Free to Be Like Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org April 30-May 18 - Asking for Your Prayers , my friends! Return Travel to Pakistan for Ministry in Pattoki, Karachi, and Lahore, Pakistan! Please cover us in prayer for another Outpouring of the Holy Spirit! Please consider supporting our Messiah Ministries Christian School we started this year for children from the brick kilns and villages. Write for details: tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org May 22-25 Preaching and Ministry at Olney, Illinois First Methodist Church with my great friend Pastor Jeff Bealmear June 2 Speaking with the Mason, Texas Intercessory Prayer Group on the Day of Pentecost June 9 Preaching the Sunday Morning Services at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas June 16-29 Teaching at Selah Men's Ministry Retreat in Cloudcroft, New Mexico July 9 Speaking at San Antonio Day Aglow Lighthouse Meeting 10am. All are welcome! July 11-13 Preaching at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Regional Meeting at Grafton Methodist Church, St. Paris, Ohio July 28-August 4 Making plans of returning to Preach Crusades and minister in Kenol, Kenya and Nyrie, Kenya with Pastor Jeff Bealmear and Team August 18-26 Preaching Crusades and Ministry in return ministry to Cartagena, Colombia Wednesday Mornings Leading Online Restoration Ministry Sessions for Online Connect Groups of MorningStar Ministries from around the world by appointment.   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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