Turning 60 and Still Turning to You - June 8, 2021

 

Morning by Morning, June 8 - Turning 60 and Still Turning to You Good morning, Lord Jesus. I look to You, as I begin my day and continue my journey to grow up into maturity -- “to the measure of the full stature of Christ” in every way You desire to express Your nature through my life (Ephesians 4:15). For as You are, so are we to be in our world (1 John 4:17). ... In two days, I’ll be turning 60. I’m thinking about it today because this will be my last chance to sit down and write out my morning prayer before leaving on a family trip early, early in the morning. For several years, a Birthday Scripture has come to mind to speak of a prophetic truth for that year of my life. This year is a big one -- 60! And a big Scripture comes to mind -- Isaiah 60 -- one of my favorites (though It’s all good!) “Arise, shine; for your Light has come,     and the Glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For darkness shall cover the earth,     and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you,     and His Glory will appear over you. Nations shall come to your Light,     and kings to the Brightness of your dawn!” (Isaiah 60:1-3) You are my Light, Lord Jesus. You are the Brightness of my dawn. And I pray You would arise up me and shine through me -- more and more every day, but in a breakthrough way this 60th year of my life. It’s Your Glory. “And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen His glory, the glory as of a Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). It’s Your Light. For You are “the Light of the world. Whoever follows (You) will never walk in darkness but will have the Light of Life” (John 8:12). And at the same time, in the sovereignty of Your will and the mystery of Your ways, You choose to display Your Glory and shine Your Light through us. “Christ in (us), the hope of glory” -- Your Glory, Your Light, arising upon us and shining through us (Colossians 1:27). “For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your bondservants for Jesus’ sake. For it is God who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” (2 Corinthians 4:5-6). This day, all this 60th year, and for the rest of my life on my journey through this world, may I carry the manifest Glory of Your Presence in my heart by Your Spirit abiding in me; and may my face shine with the Light of Jesus shining through me. May even nations and kings be drawn to the brightness of Your Dawn, dawning on me -- not only for me, but for all who turn to You and entrust their lives completely in trusting surrender and expectant faith. By the grace of God, I’m turning 60 and still turning to You! In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays My friend, may the Light and Glory of Jesus Christ arise and shine upon you, as you carry His Presence everywhere you go, leading many to Him with His love and grace flowing through you, in Jesus' name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend! Tommy & Rocio Hays Messiah Ministries 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: https://Messiah-Ministries.org

Friends, thank you for all your prayers and words of encouragement for the Sunday services at Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas this weekend! We had a powerful time in the deep presence of the Lord! You can watch the service and my message on  "Preparing the Way of the Lord" here:  https://bridgefbg.com/sunday-worship-live-stream

My New Book Just Published! Friends, I'm so excited to publish my new book on right alignment of spirit, soul, and body called First the Spirit!

Order your copy today on Amazon in Paperback or Kindle! https://www.amazon.com/Tommy-Hays/e/B002BMDCXM All purchases support the calling and vision of  Messiah Ministries

Join us and Pray for us! Some of Our Upcoming Events: June 10th Family Time in Mexico for my 60th Birthday July 10th Preaching at Canyon Lake, Texas Aglow Meeting June 24th Preaching in Pakistan. Outdoor evangelistic crusade through our monthly Internet Ministry. (Thursday Morning here; Thursday Night in Pakistan). July 14-17 Speaking on the Power of the Holy Spirit Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Annual Conference https://aldersgaterenewal.org/events/aldersgate-conference August 6-7th  Leading an Inner Healing Prayer Weekend Centenary Church in Lexington, Kentucky https://www.lexchurch.com (Still planning the details) Tuesday Nights Teaching Freedom Equipping Course live in person every week at the Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas from 6 to 8:00. All are welcome to come join us at any time along the course. Based on the principles of my book Free to Be Like Jesus! https://www.amazon.com/Tommy-Hays/e/B002BMDCXM Tuesday Mornings Teaching by Zoom on Deliverance Ministry Training for leaders of MorningStar Ministries Online Connect Groups. Personal Ministry Appointments Spiritual Direction Sessions and Personal Prayer Ministry Sessions of Inner Healing & Deliverance 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 any contributions help support the calling and vision of Messiah Ministries. Tommy & Rocio Hays | Messiah-Minstries.org https://messiah-ministries.org

Knowing “This is the Way” - June 7, 2021

 

Morning by Morning, June 7 - Knowing “This is the Way” Good morning, Lord Jesus. Put Your thoughts in my mind, Your desires in my heart, Your words in my mouth. Make me more like You today. ... “And when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left, your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it’” (Isaiah 30:21). The issues of our day and the challenges we face are new every morning. The cultural landscape, the political pitfalls, the clashing of accusations, the suspicions and suppressions, and all that would seek to divide us and conquer us, to steal and kill and destroy us -- all swirl around us and strike at us like a snake full of poisonous venom. But our God is greater! And “the One who is in (us) is greater than the one who is in the world!” (1 John 4:4) Every generation fights its battles. Every age has to come of its own, through all it endures and overcomes. But we cannot overcome and come of our own in the ways of Your Spirit if we’re trusting in the ways of our world. More than ever, we need to hear Your voice. We need to learn to lean in to Your Presence, more deeply and intimately than ever before, so that we know that it’s Your voice we’re hearing and discern how You’re leading. For “(we) have not passed this way before” (Joshua 3:4). But just as our issues and challenges are new every morning, so is Your grace and guidance, Your mercy and love: “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.’ The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,     to the soul that seeks Him” (Lamentations 3:22-25). Come, Holy Spirit. Father God, speak to my heart. Lord Jesus, help me hear Your voice. I’m waiting on You and listening for Your leading to guide my steps and let me know in my heart, “This is the way. Walk in it.” In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays My friend, may you lean in to the Lord in deeper intimacy than ever before to recognize His voice and follow His leading, knowing in your heart, "This is the way. Walk in it", in Jesus' name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend! Tommy & Rocio Hays Messiah Ministries 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: https://Messiah-Ministries.org

Friends, thank you for all your prayers and words of encouragement for the Sunday services at Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas yesterday! We had a powerful time in the deep presence of the Lord! You can watch the service and my message on  "Preparing the Way of the Lord" here:  https://bridgefbg.com/sunday-worship-live-stream/

My New Book Just Published! Friends, I'm so excited to publish my new book on right alignment of spirit, soul, and body called First the Spirit!

Order your copy today on Amazon in Paperback or Kindle! https://www.amazon.com/Tommy-Hays/e/B002BMDCXM All purchases support the calling and vision of  Messiah Ministries

Join us and Pray for us! Some of Our Upcoming Events: June 7th (Being Rescheduled due to Lockdown in India) Preaching in India in the Andra Pradesh Region. Outdoor evangelistic crusade in our new ministry partnership there through our Internet Ministry. (Monday morning 6/7 here; Monday Night 6/7 in India). June 10th Family Time in Mexico for my 60th Birthday July 10th Preaching at Canyon Lake, Texas Aglow Meeting June 24th Preaching in Pakistan. Outdoor evangelistic crusade through our monthly Internet Ministry. (Thursday Morning here; Thursday Night in Pakistan). July 14-17 Speaking on the Power of the Holy Spirit Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Annual Conference https://aldersgaterenewal.org/events/aldersgate-conference Tuesday Nights Teaching Freedom Equip Course live in person every week at the Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas from 6 to 8:00. All are welcome to come join us at any time along the course. Based on the principles of my book Free to Be Like Jesus! https://www.amazon.com/Tommy-Hays/e/B002BMDCXM Tuesday Mornings Teaching by Zoom on Deliverance Ministry Training for leaders of MorningStar Ministries Online Connect Groups. Personal Ministry Appointments Spiritual Direction Sessions and Personal Prayer Ministry Sessions of Inner Healing & Deliverance 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 any contributions help support the calling and vision of Messiah Ministries. Tommy & Rocio Hays | Messiah-Minstries.org https://messiah-ministries.org

Join us Live, Livestream or Archive this Sunday Morning June 6, 2021 9:00 and 10:45 CST - Preaching at Bridge Church

 

Join us Live, Livestream or Archive this Sunday Morning June 6, 2021 9:00 and 10:45 CST https://bridgefbg.com/sunday-worship-live-stream/ Photo of Tommy & Rocio Hays ministering at the Aglow International Conference in May at Kerrville, TX Friends, I'm so excited to publish my new book on right alignment of spirit, soul, and body called First the Spirit!  Order your copy today on Amazon in Paperback or Kindle! www.amazon.com/Author/TommyHays All purchases support the calling and vision of  Messiah Ministries Tommy & Rocio Hays Messiah Ministries 412 S. Adams Street #148 Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 Messiah-Ministries.org Email Us for Seminars, Retreats, and Conferences TommyHays@Messiah-Ministries.org Good Words for First the Spirit I'm honored to have such a powerful endorsement from Pastor Jimmy Pruitt, Lead Pastor at Bridge Church and Author Cindy Jones: “I sat in a class with a large group of people in my own church. It’s an odd place for me to be, being I am the senior pastor. I’m usually teaching a class, leading a study, speaking at a conference, or preaching our Sunday services, however by the middle of the class I wanted to stand up and shout because God released a beautiful revelation to me through Tommy’s practical teaching. I have known Tommy Hays for years and my own family has benefitted first-hand from his personal, practical, and relational ministry. What is beautiful about Tommy is that he never speaks in terms of theory or potential, but always from the vantage points of faith and real-world experience. Tommy has lived the words, principles, and truths you are about to read. He is both an eye witness and participant in the transformational power of God’s word at work in the lives of thousands of people all over the world.  His joy is infectious. His confidence in God is unwavering. His passion for the Gospel is compelling. Get ready to embark on a journey of realigning your life according to God’s heart. Challenges will be engaged, clarity will be gained, and your life’s trajectory will be altered for today and for all eternity. Pace yourself as you read this work. Take time to underline, highlight, and take notes because you will want to return to these principles again and again." —Jimmy Pruitt, Lead Pastor, Bridge Church, Fredericksburg, TX Amazon.com/Author/Tommy-Hays “Letting go of our desire to determine our path, have our own destiny, and achieve our desired outcome can be daunting and challenging. But, surrendering to God's will is well worth the risk. The surrender leads us to a life filled with joy, comfort, and peace. With honesty, clarity, and a passion for the Lord, Tommy Hays leads us on a journey to an understanding of the alignment between our spirit, soul, and body. When these are aligned correctly, our spirit can stay plugged into The Holy Spirit and keep our soul and body from directing our thinking and actions. When Tommy Hays says this concept is revolutionary to many, he is telling the truth! It has realigned my thinking and taught me how to better keep my spirit, soul, and body in the correct order. This concept has enabled me to stay plugged in to the Holy Spirit and to acquire a powerful key that can unlock the door to the relationship with Christ that I so desire." —Cindy Jones, Author and Teacher Amazon.com/Author/Tommy-Hays Forward to Friends and Spread the Word! All purchases support the vision and calling of Messiah Ministries "Healing from the Inside Out ... Preparing the Way of the Lord" Tommy & Rocio Hays | Messiah-Ministries.org

“Spy Out the Land” - June 4, 2021

 

Morning by Morning, June 4 - “Spy Out the Land” Good morning, Lord Jesus. Let my spirit awaken and arise into the newness of life You have for me today -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit of God. ... “Then the Lord spoke to Moses saying, ‘Send out for yourself men so that they may spy out the land of Canaan, which I am going to give to the sons of Israel; you shall send a man from each of their fathers' tribes, a leader from each tribe’” (Numbers 13:1–2). My heart is Your Canaan -- the Promised Land of all You’ve set apart for me according to the promises of Your Word and the unfolding revelation of Your will for my life. If I’m willing to look and listen, to press in and pray, You show me glimpses and shadows of things to come as I “spy out the land.” Some things You want me to know. Others, it’s best if I don’t. But in it all and through it all, You want me to trust You that it’s “an exceedingly good land” (Numbers 14:7). You want me to trust You that the plans You have for me are good plans, for my good and not for my harm, a future full of hope as I learn to put my faith in You (Jeremiah 29:11). Come, Holy Spirit. Open the eyes of my heart to see the good land You’ve set before me. This day and every day, show me what I need to see and give me faith for what I don’t yet see. Give me grace to take hold and possess the fullness of my inheritance in You, my Promised Land of Your Abiding Presence with me through my life every step of the way. As the Apostle Paul prayed by Your Spirit for me and for all who are called to come spy out the land and enter in to our inheritance in You:  “I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give (us) a spirit of wisdom and revelation as (we) come to know Him, so that, with the eyes of (our) heart enlightened, (we) may know what is the hope to which He has called (us), what are the riches of His glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of His power for us who believe, according to the working of His great power!” (Ephesians 1:17-19). In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays My friend, may you press and pray, with the eyes of your heart enlightened by the Holy Spirit to spy out the good land and take possess of your great inheritance you have in Christ, in Jesus' name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend! Tommy & Rocio Hays Messiah Ministries 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: https://Messiah-Ministries.org

My New Book Just Published! Friends, I'm so excited to publish my new book on right alignment of spirit, soul, and body called First the Spirit!

Order your copy today on Amazon in Paperback or Kindle! https://www.amazon.com/Tommy-Hays/e/B002BMDCXM All purchases support the calling and vision of  Messiah Ministries

Join us and Pray for us! Some of Our Upcoming Events: June 6th Preaching the Sunday Services at the Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas 9:00 and 10:45, live and livestream. bridgefbg.com June 7th (Being Rescheduled due to Lockdown in India) Preaching in India in the Andra Pradesh Region. Outdoor evangelistic crusade in our new ministry partnership there through our Internet Ministry. (Monday morning 6/7 here; Monday Night 6/7 in India). June 10th Family Time in Mexico for my 60th Birthday July 10th Preaching at Canyon Lake, Texas Aglow Meeting June 24th Preaching in Pakistan. Outdoor evangelistic crusade through our monthly Internet Ministry. (Thursday Morning here; Thursday Night in Pakistan). July 14-17 Speaking on the Power of the Holy Spirit Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Annual Conference https://aldersgaterenewal.org/events/aldersgate-conference Tuesday Nights Teaching Life Transformation Course live in person every week at the Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas from 6 to 8:00. All are welcome to come join us at any time along the course. Based on the principles of my book Free to Be Like Jesus! Tuesday Mornings Teaching by Zoom on Deliverance Ministry Training for leaders of MorningStar Ministries Online Connect Groups. Personal Ministry Appointments Spiritual Direction Sessions and Personal Prayer Ministry Sessions of Inner Healing & Deliverance 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 any contributions help support the calling and vision of Messiah Ministries. Tommy & Rocio Hays | Messiah-Minstries.org https://messiah-ministries.org

The Increase of the Spirit - June 2, 2021

Morning by Morning, June 2 - The Increase of the Spirit Good morning, Lord Jesus. Grounded in Your Word, filled with Your Spirit, help me hear Your voice and sense Your leading, as I begin my day in the communion of prayer with You -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. ... “He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 3:30). Less of me and more of You. Not my will, but Your will. I want to be filled up with You and emptied out of all that’s not yet like You. The more I surrender, the more You rule and reign, as I entrust my heart and soul to You and Your will and Your ways. Help me, Lord. Help me desire this; and help me do this. You have to give me the desire and the power to trust and to surrender. But You’re faithful to do it if I’m willing. “For God is working in (me), giving (me) the desire and the power to do what pleases Him” (Philippians 2:13 NLT). And what pleases You is for me to trust You and Your love for me and Your heart to want all that is best for me. Then the more I trust, the more I surrender. The more I surrender, the more You fill me with Your Spirit. As Your Word commands each of us who are willing to trust You and obey You and embrace You in Your mercy and love: “Be filled with the Holy Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18). But to be filled, we must be emptied. For You to increase, we must decrease. Your Spirit only fills us to the degree that we surrender to You. As we humble ourselves in Your sight, You lift us up (James 4:10). To the degree we humble ourselves in Your sight, to that degree You fill us up. You fill us up and lift us up into the place of Your Presence, in the deep communion of spirit to Spirit, heart to Heart, deep to Deep -- to the degree we surrender our will to Your will and open our heart to Your heart. Come, Holy Spirit. More of You and less of me today. You must increase, and I must decrease. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays My friend, may you be filled with thanksgiving to our God for those we remember and honor for their sacrifice and service for our freedom and security to be one nation under God, in Jesus' name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend! Tommy & Rocio Hays Messiah Ministries 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: https://Messiah-Ministries.org

Join us and Pray for us! Some of Our Upcoming Events: June 2nd (India Update: Rescheduled for Later due to the Shut Down in India from the virus -- Joining with you in prayer for an end to this spiritual attack in our world) India Pastors and Leaders Conference. Speaking a Word of Encouragement in our new ministry partnership in Andra Pradesh, India through our Internet Ministry. (Wednesday Night 6/2 here; Thursday Morning 6/3 in India). June 6th Preaching the Sunday Services at the Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas 9:00 and 10:45, live and livestream. bridgefbg.com June 7th (India Update: Rescheduled for Later due to the Shut Down in India from the virus -- Joining with you in prayer for an end to this spiritual attack in our world) Preaching in India in the Andra Pradesh Region. Outdoor evangelistic crusade in our new ministry partnership there through our Internet Ministry. (Monday morning 6/7 here; Monday Night 6/7 in India). June 10th Family Time in Mexico for my 60th Birthday July 10th Preaching at Canyon Lake, Texas Aglow Meeting June 24th Preaching in Pakistan. Outdoor evangelistic crusade through our monthly Internet Ministry. (Thursday Morning here; Thursday Night in Pakistan). July 14-17 Speaking on the Power of the Holy Spirit Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Annual Conference https://aldersgaterenewal.org/events/aldersgate-conference Tuesday Nights Teaching Life Transformation Course live in person every week at the Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas from 6 to 8:00. All are welcome to come join us at any time along the course. Based on the principles of my book Free to Be Like Jesus! Tuesday Mornings Teaching by Zoom on Deliverance Ministry Training for leaders of MorningStar Ministries Online Connect Groups. Personal Ministry Appointments Spiritual Direction Sessions and Personal Prayer Ministry Sessions of Inner Healing & Deliverance 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 any contributions help support the calling and vision of Messiah Ministries. Tommy & Rocio Hays | Messiah-Minstries.org https://messiah-ministries.org

My New Book Just Published! Friends, I'm so excited to publish my new book on right alignment of spirit, soul, and body called First the Spirit!

Order your copy today on Amazon in Paperback or Kindle! https://www.amazon.com/Tommy-Hays/e/B002BMDCXM All purchases support the calling and vision of  Messiah Ministries