Monday, March 11, 2024

“In Returning and Rest” We’re Comforted and Empowered - March 8, 2024


Morning by Morning, March 8 - “In Returning and Rest” We’re Comforted and Empowered

 

Good morning, Lord Jesus. I turn to You -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit of God--My Rock and Refuge, my Lord and Savior, my Healer and Deliverer, my Best Friend and Everlasting Father, my Wonderful Counselor and Prince of Peace, my Mighty God--I trust in You, rest in You, and seek to follow You, right now and throughout the moments of my day (Isaiah 9:6). ...

 

With some family matters going on in the distance and ministry matters here at hand on our ministry assignments, I’m sensing the strong need just to get into Your Presence this morning--resting in You, trusting in You.

 

A few Scriptures comes to mind right away:

 

“In returning and rest you shall be saved;

In quietness and confidence shall be your strength” (Isaiah 30:15).

 

I return to You. I rest in You. I get quiet before You and find my confidence and strength in You.

 

You know all I need. You provide all I need. And somehow, as you provide for my needs, You provide for the needs of others; as You comfort me, You comfort others. Even moments of my tribulation become moments of Your triumph, as I return to You and rest in You.

 

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).

 

Thank You for all Your comfort and love, Your encouragement and confidence. Thank You for strengthening me for all I need, as I find my strength in You--my “All in All” (Ephesians 1:23). And now in Your strength, empowered by Your Presence, I’m ready to arise and go into my day, excited to see all You will do! In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.


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


My friend, may you be comforted and empowered as you return and rest in the Lord our God, who is our Wonderful Counselor, Everlasting Father, Mighty God, Prince of Peace, in Jesus' name. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day!


Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministries


New Mailing Address:

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


March 8-10 Thank you for your prayers! We loved our time and heard many testimonies of deep healing and spiritual freedom from our weekend inner healing seminar at the House of Prayer in Montpelier, in Northwest Ohio.


Rocio and I are so blessed to get a little time now at a cozy little cabin on the lake in the woods for our next three days of ministry in Central Ohio.


March 11-13

Leading a Free to Be Like Jesus Conference at Grafton Church near St. Paris, Ohio. Personal Ministry Sessions in the afternoons and Gatherings each Night for Worship, Message, and Ministry.


Contact Me for a Conference or Retreat in Your Church or Community: tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org


March 22-24

Speaking at the Greater Things Conference at Mo Ranch for the Central Texas Area Annual Retreat for Aglow International Ministries


April 12 Men's Retreat on the Guadalupe River at Ingram, Texas


April 13

Speaking with Rocio at a Women's Retreat in Boerne, Texas


April 26-27

3rd Annual Revival at the Barn! at Yee Haw Ranch in Fredericksburg, Texas


May 3-5

Attending Rick Joyner's Christian Writer's Seminar at Moravian Falls, NC


May 28-June 2

Ministry in Cali, Columbia with Rocio and speaking at the Citywide Pastors Association Monthly Meeting in Cali on Inner Healing and Deliverance Prayer Ministry. Huge Open Doors! Praise God!


June 5-7

MorningStar Fellowship of Ministries Retreat at Fort Mill, SC


June 23

Preaching 3 Services at Bridge Church, Fredericksburg, Texas


July 30-August 1

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


Tuesday Nights at 6PM

Teaching our 9 Month Equipping Course on Tuesday Nights at 6PM at The Bridge Church, Fredericksburg, 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

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

“Times of Refreshing” in “the Presence of the Lord” - March 6, 2024

 

Morning by Morning, March 6 - “Times of Refreshing” in “the Presence of the Lord”

 

Good morning, Lord Jesus. You abide in me and I in You -- Spirit to spirit, Heart to heart, Deep to deep -- as I begin my day in communion with You and seek to continue my day in ever-abiding communion with You (John 15:4). ...

 

“Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the Presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus Christ, who was preached to you before, whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, which God has spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets since the world began” (Acts 3:19-21).

 

“Times of refreshing” come “from the Presence of the Lord” (v. 19).

 

Refresh me in Your Presence today, O Lord. Restore me. Renew me. Revive me. All as You refresh me in Your Presence.

 

This refreshing comes through repentance--through my turning to You in the opening of my heart, through You transforming me in the renewing of my mind, through You setting things right within me by the power of Your grace, in the mystery of faith, through this expression of Your love.

 

This refreshing comes not by merely knowing about You, or even merely reading about You even in the sacred Words of the Book of Your Bible, but by pursuing Your Presence, encountering Your Presence, abiding in Your Presence. This refreshing comes from being both grounded in Your Word and also filled with Your Spirit (2 Timothy 3:16 and Ephesians 5:18).

 

“O God, You are my God; earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You; my flesh faints for Your Presence!” (Psalm 63:1)

 

“You make known to me the path of life; in Your Presence there is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore!” (Psalm 16:11).

 

As I pursue and embrace Your Presence -- here in these first moments of my morning -- I know You will go with me, even abiding within me, on every step of my day and in all I’ll encounter along the way. You are with me always (Matthew 28:20), never leaving me, never forsaking me (Hebrews 13:5), always renewing me, reviving me, changing and transforming me, making me more like You every day (Romans 8:29). In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.


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


My friend, may you be refreshed in the Presence of the Lord, always with you and ever-abiding in You, as you pursue Him and His Presence, in Jesus' name. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day!


Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministries


New Mailing Address:

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"


Pakistan Ministry through our Internet Ministry!

Thank you for your prayers for our meeting Tuesday Night in Pakistan (Tuesday Morning in Texas). Pastor Babar is telling me of many souls who were saved and miracles of God! Even police officers who came for security gave their hearts to Jesus! And a man who came in a wheel chair was healed! I hope to be able to share a report with more details soon of what the Lord has done. Praise God and thank you for all your prayers for the moving of the Holy Spirit in revival!

Please Keep us in Prayer for These

Messiah Ministries Events


March 6

New Wine Worship on the 1st Wednesday of Every Month

at Messiah Ministries home base:

502 North Milam Street, Fredericksburg, Texas


March 8-10

Leading a Free to Be Like Jesus Conference at the House of Prayer in Montpelier, Ohio


March 11-13

Leading a Free to Be Like Jesus Conference at Grafton Church near St. Paris, Ohio


Contact Me for a Conference or Retreat in Your Church or Community: tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org


March 22-24

Speaking at the Greater Things Conference at Mo Ranch for the Central Texas Area Annual Retreat for Aglow International Ministries


April 13

Speaking with Rocio at a Women's Retreat in Boerne, Texas


May 28-June 2

Ministry in Cali, Columbia with Rocio and speaking at the Citywide Pastors Association Monthly Meeting in Cali on Inner Healing and Deliverance Prayer Ministry. Huge Open Doors! Praise God!


June 5-7

MorningStar Fellowship of Ministries Retreat at Fort Mill, SC


June 23

Preaching 3 Services at Bridge Church, Fredericksburg, Texas


July 30-August 1

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


Tuesday Nights at 6PM

Teaching our 9 Month Equipping Course on Tuesday Nights at 6PM at The Bridge Church, Fredericksburg, 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

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Give Them Jesus! - March 5, 2024

 

Morning by Morning, March 5 - Give Them Jesus!

 

Good morning, Lord Jesus. Fill my heart with Your Spirit (Romans 8:9). ...

 

“Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms. And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, ‘Look at us.’ So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. Then Peter said, ‘Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.’ And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them--walking, leaping, and praising God. And all the people saw him walking and praising God. Then they knew that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him” (Acts 3:1-10).

 

We don’t have anything to give but You. Apart from You, we can do nothing (John 15:5). And at the same time, with God all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). And all things are possible to the one who believes” (Mark 9:23).

 

That day at the temple, Peter and John didn’t have anything to give that crippled man but You. But they gave him all they had! And all they had was enough! They gave and he received. And then he was “walking, leaping, and praising God!”

 

And just in case anyone who saw what God did in the authority and power of the name of Jesus was tempted to think it was Peter or John who did this mighty thing, Peter was quick to declare to truth for all to hear:

 

“Men of Israel, why do you marvel at this? Or why look so intently at us, as though by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, glorified His Servant Jesus, whom you delivered up and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let Him go. But you denied the Holy One and the Just, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you, and killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses. And His name, through faith in His name, has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all” (Acts 3:12-16).

 

O, there’s power in the name of Jesus! “Through faith in His name, has made this man strong!” “Yes, the faith which comes through Him” healed this man and made him whole!

 

Lord, remind me that I don’t have anything to give today but You. But I do have You. You are with me and Your Spirit is within me (Romans 8:9). So everywhere I go and with everyone I meet, give me the grace to give them Jesus! In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.


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


My friend, may you be filled with the Spirit of Jesus today, ready to give them Jesus every way, everywhere, and to everyone He leads you, in Jesus' name. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day!


Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministries


New Mailing Address:

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


March 5

Crusade Ministry in Pakistan through our Internet Ministry

10:00 AM my time/ 9:00 PM Pakistan Time. Please keep us in prayer!


March 6

New Wine Worship on the 1st Wednesday of Every Month

at Messiah Ministries home base:

502 North Milam Street, Fredericksburg, Texas


March 8-10

Leading a Free to Be Like Jesus Conference at the House of Prayer in Montpelier, Ohio


March 11-13

Leading a Free to Be Like Jesus Conference at Grafton Methodist Church in St. Paris, Ohio


Contact Me for a Conference or Retreat in Your Church or Community: tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org


March 22-24

Speaking at the Greater Things Conference at Mo Ranch for the Central Texas Area Annual Retreat for Aglow International Ministries


April 13

Speaking with Rocio at a Women's Retreat in Boerne, Texas


May 28-June 2

Ministry in Cali, Columbia with Rocio and speaking at the Citywide Pastors Association Monthly Meeting in Cali on Inner Healing and Deliverance Prayer Ministry. Huge Open Door! Praise God!


June 5-7

MorningStar Fellowship of Ministries Retreat at Fort Mill, SC


June 23

Preaching 3 Services at Bridge Church, Fredericksburg, Texas


July 30-August 1

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


Tuesday Nights at 6PM

Teaching our 9 Month Equipping Course on Tuesday Nights at 6PM at The Bridge Church, Fredericksburg, 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, March 04, 2024

Spiritual Fervor and the Strength of Supernatural Youth - March 4, 2024

 

Morning by Morning, March 4 - Spiritual Fervor and the Strength of Supernatural Youth

 

Good morning, Lord Jesus. Let Your light shine in me; let Your love flow through me. Send me where You will and have Your will in my life today -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit of God. ...

 

I’ve had a few days now to rest up from my three-week ministry trip to India. (Before my wife Rocio and I leave later this week on our next ministry trip to Ohio). And I’m reflecting on how You have blessed me and given me so much strength and stamina, by Your mercy and grace under the anointing of God, covered by dear friends in prayer, to preach and pray and minister every day for those three weeks. I could barely speak my name at the airline flight counter the early morning of the last day to leave for home, but had the blessing of preaching boldly to the very last sermon and praying the very last prayer for the very last person on the very last night of ministry to finish with a flourish of Your power and love. Thank You, Lord!

 

The words of Caleb come to mind, as he thanked You for his inheritance at the end of his season of ministry. He was eighty-five years old but still had the strength of spirit, soul, and body that he had at forty. As Caleb reflected on all You had done, he said:

 

“I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadesh Barnea to spy out the land, and I brought back word to him as it was in my heart. Nevertheless my brethren who went up with me made the heart of the people melt, but I wholly followed the Lord my God. So Moses swore on that day, saying, ‘Surely the land where your foot has trodden shall be your inheritance and your children’s forever, because you have wholly followed the Lord my God.’ And now, behold, the Lord has kept me alive, as He said, these forty-five years, ever since the Lord spoke this word to Moses while Israel wandered in the wilderness; and now, here I am this day, eighty-five years old. As yet I am as strong this day as on the day that Moses sent me; just as my strength was then, so now is my strength for war, both for going out and for coming in” (Joshua 14:7-11).

 

I too thank You for the strength of supernatural youth and spiritual fervor that burns like a fire in my belly. Though I’m 62 today and maybe my belly is a little fatter than it was at 40, I thank You and praise You for giving me a passion for You and for the people and nations You would touch through this ministry You’ve entrusted to me all these years. And for the many more years to come! Or at least for the years to come before You come again!

 

I’m not foolish enough or prideful enough to think any of this is from my own power or wisdom. Just the opposite. Apart from You, I can do nothing (John 15:5). And I praise You that I’m never apart from You, for You’re always with me, abiding by Your Spirit within me, every moment of every day (John 15:4). Let me use the blessing of this spiritual youth and strength and fervor well for You and Your kingdom all the days of my life.

 

As one who, like Caleb, lived to fight many battles, to overcome many sins, and to express his faith to You until the day he went on to glory expressed in his prayers: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever!” (Psalm 23:6) In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.


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


My friend, may you be filled with supernatural fervor and strength to fulfill your calling and destiny in Christ, in Jesus' name. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day!


Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministries


New Mailing Address:

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


February 7-28 Ministry Trip to India! Thank you for all your prayers!

Please take a look at the photos and praise reports I posted on Facebook.


March 5

Crusade Ministry in Karachi, Pakistan through our Internet Ministry

9:30 AM my time/ 8:30 PM Pakistan Time. Please keep us in prayer!


March 6

New Wine Worship on the 1st Wednesday of Every Month

at Messiah Ministries home base:

502 North Milam Street, Fredericksburg, Texas


March 8-10

Leading a Free to Be Like Jesus Conference at the House of Prayer in Montpelier, Ohio


March 11-13

Leading a Free to Be Like Jesus Conference at Grafton Methodist Church in St. Paris, Ohio


Contact Me for a Conference or Retreat in Your Church or Community: tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org


March 22-24

Speaking at the Greater Things Conference at Mo Ranch for the Central Texas Area Annual Retreat for Aglow International Ministries


April 13

Speaking with Rocio at a Women's Retreat in Boerne, Texas


May 28-June 2

Ministry in Cali, Columbia with Rocio and speaking at the Citywide Pastors Association Monthly Meeting in Cali on Inner Healing and Deliverance Prayer Ministry. Huge Open Door! Praise God!


June 5-7

MorningStar Fellowship of Ministries Retreat at Fort Mill, SC


June 23

Preaching 3 Services at Bridge Church, Fredericksburg, Texas


July 30-August 1

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


Tuesday Nights at 6PM

Teaching our 9 Month Equipping Course on Tuesday Nights at 6PM at The Bridge Church, Fredericksburg, 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