Friday, July 11, 2025

Morning by Morning, July 11, 2025 - When We Don’t Know, God Does

 

Morning by Morning, July 11, 2025 - When We Don’t Know, God Does

 

Good morning, Lord Jesus. My eyes are on You—My Stability and Strength. My Wisdom and the One Who Knows the Way because You are the Way. ...

 

“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with groanings too deep for words. And God, who searches hearts, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God” (Romans 8:26-27).

 

Thank You for Your  Spirit, who lives and moves in me and every believer in You—“the Spirit of Life” (Romans 8:2), “the Spirit of God” (Romans 8:9), “the Spirit of Christ” (Romans 8:9), “the Holy Spirit” of the Living God “who has been given to us” (Romans 5:5).

 

Thank You for helping us in our weakness. Thank You for showing us how to pray when we don’t even know how to pray, how to believe when our faith is wavering, how to trust in the midst of every tragedy and trauma that would come to overwhelm us and overtake us if it weren’t for You. Thank You for searching our hearts, securing our minds, and setting the feet our faith on the Solid Ground that never washes away no matter how fierce or unforgiving the storm.

 

When our “groanings” are “too deep for words,” Your Spirit “groans” through us, prays through us, “intercedes” for us in the ways we need. Even when we don’t fully know what we need or “how to pray as we ought.” All “according to will of God.”

 

We don’t know, but You do. We don’t know how to pray or what to do, but You do.

 

You know how to invite us in, how to build us up, how to keep us in the love and mercy of God no matter what we’re going through with Your gift to Your children of praying in Your Spirit:

 

“But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life” (Jude 1:20-21).

 

As You lift our eyes to be upon You, You’re calling us and empowering us to pray Your prayers, in accordance with Your will, as we pray by Your Spirit. Let us not neglect so great a gift of “praying in the Holy Spirit” (Jude 1:20). It’s part of our heritage, part of our calling and gifting in our identity as children of God. “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the children of God” (Romans 8:14). And it’s part of the way You’ve provided to keep us “at perfect peace” with our minds and hearts steadfast on You, praying in alignment and agreement with You, putting our hope and trust in You (Isaiah 26:3).

 

“I pray that the God who gives hope will fill (us) with much joy and peace while (we) trust in Him. Then (our) hope will overflow by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13). In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.


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


My friend, may you keep your eyes on the Lord, looking to Him, and praying in the Holy Spirit according to will of God, even when you don't know how to pray or what to do, for He does, in Jesus' name. And I join with you in pray for all those suffering through the devastation of the Texas floods. God bless you and God bless America, my friend! And you have a great day!


Click Here to Listen to Today's Prayer:

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Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministries

502 North Milam Street

Fredericksburg, Texas 78624


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“Setting hearts free to be all they were created to be

—Free to Be Like Jesus—

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


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Please Keep us in Prayer for These

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Every Morning in Pakistan except Sunday Morning

Messiah Ministries Christian School in Tara Garth, Pakistan with children from the Brick Kilns and village


Every Saturday Morning in Pakistan through Zoom

Messiah Ministries Discipleship Training School in Pattoki, Pakistan


Hear my Message on Trusting God through Tragedy and Join in Prayer over the Grief of the Texas Floods at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas last Sunday Morniung

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16q9jw8boY/?mibextid=wwXIfr


July 11-13

Keynote Speaker Preaching at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Regional Meeting at Grafton Methodist Church, St. Paris, Ohio and Teaching on Praying in the Holy Spirit

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


July 17

Speaking at San Antonio Day Aglow Lighthouse Meeting 7pm. All are welcome! 

14015 San Pedro Ave., Bldg. 2, SATX Sa.aglow.evening@gmail.com


July 23-August 4

Returning to Preach Crusades and minister in Kenol, Kenya and Nyeri, Kenya with Pastor Jeff Bealmear and Team 


August 18-25

Preaching Crusades and Ministry in return ministry to Cartagena, Colombia 


September 21 

Preaching the Sunday Morning Services at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas


October 21

Speaking at Around the Table Monthly Faith Based Social Gathering at Yee Haw Ranch Fredericksburg, Texas 6:30pm. All are Welcome.


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

Free On-line Video Series: Setting Hearts Free! 

My Core Teaching and Ministry

https://messiah-ministries.org/resources

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

Tuesday, July 08, 2025

Morning by Morning, July 8, 2025 - “Through It All” When Life Ends Too Soon. Trusting God Through the Tragedy of the Texas Floods

 

Morning by Morning, July 8, 2025 - “Through It All” When Life Ends Too Soon. Trusting God Through the Tragedy of the Texas Floods


Good morning, Lord Jesus. My eyes are on You—Father, Son and Holy Spirit of God. ...


All the world is grieving over the devastation of the floods in our part of Texas. Overwhelming trauma from the stories from our near-by neighbors who lost lives and homes and businesses and everything they had. The horrific stories of the little girls at the Christian Camp Mystic on the Guadalupe River and their heroic camp director who literally gave his life trying to save every last little girl he could, as he was drug for miles down the river.


And at the same time, we’re so thankful for every story of rescue, every story of heroism, every story of the community coming together to help in every way, every story of help pouring in from across the country and around the world. You are with us through it all.


As the song declares that we sang out in church on Sunday morning, with heavy hearts for all our region of Central Texas is going through—“Through it all. Through it all. Our eyes are on You.”


That’s the only way it can be well with our souls amidst such grief and sorrow. To keep our eyes on You.


So many are already home with the Lord in Your arms. “To be absent from the body (is) to be present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8). And in the Presence of the Lord there is no more sorrow or suffering or pain (Revelation 21:4). We do not grieve as those who have no hope, for our hope is in You (1 Thessalonians 4:13). And our peace in the midst of all this suffering and trauma and shock is to know that Your heart breaks with us and You are right here with us. As Your Word declares the Promise of Your Presence through it all:


“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;

    and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;

when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,

    and the flame shall not consume you.

For I am the Lord your God,

    the Holy One of Israel, your Savior....

Because you are precious in My eyes,

    and honored, and I love you,

I give men in return for you,

    peoples in exchange for your life.

Fear not, for I am with you” (Isaiah 43:2-5).


Thank You, Lord. You are with every hurting heart, every gut-wrenching, soul-shaking encounter with the grief and sorrow being experienced in this broken and fallen world while all creation still groans for Your restoration of all things (Romans 8:22; Acts 3:21).  Thank You for fulfilling Your Promise of being with us “always”—“always” through it all (Matthew 28:20). In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.



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


My friend, may you know the embrace of the Presence of the One who is with you always through it all, in Jesus' name. And I join with you in pray for all those suffering through the devastation of the Texas floods. God bless you and God bless America, 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:

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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 your identity, growing in maturity, fulfilling your destiny"


We Welcome Your Financial Support to Fulfill our Vision and Calling

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


Please Keep us in Prayer for These

Messiah Ministries Events

and

We Welcome You to Join Us as You're Led to Fulfill our Vision and Calling with Your Prayers and Financial Support

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Every Morning in Pakistan except Sunday Morning

Messiah Ministries Christian School in Tara Garth, Pakistan with children from the Brick Kilns and village


Every Saturday Morning in Pakistan through Zoom

Messiah Ministries Discipleship Training School in Pattoki, Pakistan


From July 6 -

Preaching the Sunday Morning Services at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas.

Hear my Message on Trusting God through Tragedy and Join in Prayer over the Grief of the Texas Floods:

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16q9jw8boY/?mibextid=wwXIfr


July 9

Speaking at San Antonio Day Aglow Lighthouse Meeting 10am. All are welcome! 

305 E Ramsey Rd., Ste 329, San Antonio, TX SA.day.aglow@gmail.com


July 11-13

Keynote Speaker Preaching at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Regional Meeting at Grafton Methodist Church, St. Paris, Ohio

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

July 17

Speaking at San Antonio Day Aglow Lighthouse Meeting 7pm. All are welcome! 

14015 San Pedro Ave., Bldg. 2, SATX Sa.aglow.evening@gmail.com


July 23-August 4

Returning to Preach Crusades and minister in Kenol, Kenya and Nyeri, Kenya with Pastor Jeff Bealmear and Team 


August 18-25

Preaching Crusades and Ministry in return ministry to Cartagena, Colombia 


September 21 

Preaching the Sunday Morning Services at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas


October 21

Speaking at Around the Table Monthly Faith Based Social Gathering at Yee Haw Ranch Fredericksburg, Texas 6:30pm. All are Welcome.


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

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 04, 2025

Morning by Morning, July 4, 2025 - Declaration of Independence “With a Firm Reliance on the Protection of Divine Providence”

 

Morning by Morning, July 4, 2025 - Declaration of Independence “With a Firm Reliance on the Protection of Divine Providence”


Good morning, Lord Jesus. Be high and lifted up in my heart, in my nation, and throughout the earth (John 12:32). ...


“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free” (Galatians 5:1).


On this day we call The 4th of July, all our nation celebrates the freedom we have as a nation and as we remember to thank those who risked their lives and all they had by their words in their declaration of independence to establish the United States of America.


Those gathered on that day in 1776 were by and large men of faith—faith in You, faith in the justness of their cause, faith in the necessity of their actions. To be the land of the free required the words and actions of the brave. And for that bravery and courage of conviction, they turned to You as the Source of their Support and Overseer of the soul of this new nation they formed.


The evidence of their humble reliance upon You alone is found in the last paragraph of their Declaration of Independence dated July 4, 1776:


“We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States.... And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.”


Thank You for the gift of freedom—first and foremost, for the freedom we have and the freedom we can all have in Jesus Christ, as Lord and Savior, as the only One who can truly set us free. “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free” (Galatians 5:1). “He who the Son sets free is free indeed” (John 8:36). “Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom” (2 Corinthians 3:17).


And also on this day of remembrance and celebration, I thank You for the freedom we have as nation. As our National Motto of the United States of America still declares, despite every effort to eradicate it from the soul of our nation: “In God We Trust.”


Yes, Lord. Just like in the beginning, when our founding fathers declared their “firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence,” their appeal to “the Supreme Judge of the world,” in God we still trust. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.



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


My friend, may you embrace and celebrate the freedom you have in Jesus Christ, in Jesus' name. God bless you and God bless America, 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:

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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 your identity, growing in maturity, fulfilling your destiny"


We Welcome Your Financial Support to Fulfill our Vision and Calling

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


Please Keep us in Prayer for These

Messiah Ministries Events

and

We Welcome You to Join Us as You're Led to Fulfill our Vision and Calling with Your Prayers and Financial Support

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


Every Morning in Pakistan except Sunday Morning

Messiah Ministries Christian School in Tara Garth, Pakistan with children from the Brick Kilns and village


Every Saturday Morning in Pakistan through Zoom

Messiah Ministries Discipleship Training School in Pattoki, Pakistan


July 4 

Leading Prayer at the Patriotic Prayer Gathering for the Fredericksburg, Texas 4th of July Parade at the County Courthouse Gazebo 9am. Hosted by the Fredericksburg Tea Party. All are welcome!


July 6

Preaching the Sunday Morning Services at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas


July 9

Speaking at San Antonio Day Aglow Lighthouse Meeting 10am. All are welcome! 

305 E Ramsey Rd., Ste 329, San Antonio, TX SA.day.aglow@gmail.com


July 11-13

Keynote Speaker Preaching at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Regional Meeting at Grafton Methodist Church, St. Paris, Ohio


July 17

Speaking at San Antonio Day Aglow Lighthouse Meeting 7pm. All are welcome! 

14015 San Pedro Ave., Bldg. 2, SATX Sa.aglow.evening@gmail.com


July 23-August 4

Returning to Preach Crusades and minister in Kenol, Kenya and Nyeri, Kenya with Pastor Jeff Bealmear and Team 


August 18-25

Preaching Crusades and Ministry in return ministry to Cartagena, Colombia 


September 21 

Preaching the Sunday Morning Services at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas


October 21

Speaking at Around the Table Monthly Faith Based Social Gathering at Yee Haw Ranch Fredericksburg, Texas 6:30pm. All are Welcome.


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

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 03, 2025

Morning by Morning, July 3, 2025 - “The One Who Holds Heaven in His Hands Holds Me”

 

Morning by Morning, July 3, 2025 - “The One Who Holds Heaven in His Hands Holds Me”


Good morning, Lord Jesus. Be at the center of my heart and every moment of my day (Colossians 3:3). ...


As I wait upon You this morning—seeking to begin my days embraced by my Father, centered in Christ, and filled with Your Holy Spirit—these words come to my heart:


“The One who holds Heaven in His Hands holds me.” ...


To me, this speaks of Your sovereignty. A Scripture from Your written Word comes to mind to confirm what I believe I’m hearing in my heart as Your spoken words:


“Fear not, for I am with you;

    be not dismayed, for I am your God;

I will strengthen you, I will help you,

    I will uphold you with My Righteous Right Hand” (Isaiah 41:10).


Held in Your Righteous Right Hand, fear shall not overwhelm me; worry shall not consume me; questions and doubts shall not stifle me. The One who holds Heaven in His Hands holds me.


Thank You for that picture. Thank You for these words. Thank You for Your sovereignty in my life and my world. No matter the struggles or spiritual battles, no matter the challenges to overcome, I’m never alone, never unseen, never left to flounder in my own wisdom or strength, feeling dismayed or distant.


For You are with me. For You are my God. For You strengthen me and help me. You uphold me with Your Righteous Right Hand. For the One who holds Heaven in His Hands holds me. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.


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


My friend, may you be strengthened and encouraged through whatever you're going through, knowing the One who holds Heaven in His Hands holds 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 they were created to be

—Free to Be Like Jesus—

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


We Welcome Your Financial Support to Fulfill our Vision and Calling

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


Please Keep us in Prayer for These

Messiah Ministries Events

and

We Welcome You to Join Us as You're Led to Fulfill our Vision and Calling with Your Prayers and Financial Support

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


Every Morning in Pakistan except Sunday Morning

Messiah Ministries Christian School in Tara Garth, Pakistan with children from the Brick Kilns and village


Every Saturday Morning in Pakistan through Zoom

Messiah Ministries Discipleship Training School in Pattoki, Pakistan


July 4 

Leading Prayer at the Patriotic Prayer Gathering for Fredericksburg, Texas 4th of July Parade at the County Courthouse Gazebo 9am. Hosted by the Fredericksburg Tea Party. All are welcome!


July 6

Preaching the Sunday Morning Services at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas


July 9

Speaking at San Antonio Day Aglow Lighthouse Meeting 10am. All are welcome! 

305 E Ramsey Rd., Ste 329, San Antonio, TX SA.day.aglow@gmail.com


July 11-13

Keynote Speaker Preaching at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Regional Meeting at Grafton Methodist Church, St. Paris, Ohio


July 17

Speaking at San Antonio Day Aglow Lighthouse Meeting 7pm. All are welcome! 

14015 San Pedro Ave., Bldg. 2, SATX Sa.aglow.evening@gmail.com


July 23-August 4

Returning to Preach Crusades and minister in Kenol, Kenya and Nyeri, Kenya with Pastor Jeff Bealmear and Team 


August 18-25

Preaching Crusades and Ministry in return ministry to Cartagena, Colombia 


September 21 

Preaching the Sunday Morning Services at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas


October 21

Speaking at Around the Table Monthly Faith Based Social Gathering at Yee Haw Ranch Fredericksburg, Texas 6:30pm. All are Welcome.


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

Free On-line Video Series: Setting Hearts Free! 

My Core Teaching and Ministry

https://messiah-ministries.org/resources

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