Morning by Morning, July 17, 2025 - “Narrow is the Way”

 

Morning by Morning, July 17, 2025 - “Narrow is the Way” Good morning, Lord Jesus. Help me begin my day embraced by my Father, centered in Christ, and filled with the Holy Spirit. ... As I wait for the leading of Your Spirit, what I hear in my heart is, “Narrow is the way.” ... Your Words come to mind from the Sermon on the Mount, as phrased in the King James Version: “Narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it” (Matthew 7:14). Your broader statement in the words of the New King James Version says it this way: “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it” (Matthew 7:13-14). Among all You meant by Your Words, I’m sure the heart of Your invitation and warning is to have our eyes on You, our hearts and minds set on You, above all else. Our relationship with You is our priority. You are “the Way” (John 14:6). You are “the Gate” (John 10:7 NIV). There’s only one Gate. There’s only one Way. The Narrow Way is a Person. And the narrow way is a way of life. Lord, give me the power of Your grace to pursue You and Your way of life. The wide gate and the broad way of this world “leads to destruction.” Your way is “difficult.” And “there are few who find it.” But Your way “leads to life.” By the warning of Your Words, only Your way “leads to life.” Let me be one of Yours who overcomes the difficulties, one of the “few” who find Your way and live out Your way. I wish that all would. But the Truth is, only a “few” will. As best as I can and all by Your grace, I deeply desire to be among those “few” as You teach me and lead me by Your Spirit into all that means. Correct me and redirect me whenever I get off Your path of life. Remind me and re-empower me to look up to You, to have my eyes on You, to follow after You, to abide in You as You abide in me, on my journey of faith through the challenges and temptations of this world (John 15:4). By Your Spirit, dwelling in my heart, imparting to me Your desires and Your ways, help me follow in Your way, the narrow Way. “For God is working in (me), giving (me) the desire and the power to do what pleases Him” (Philippians 2:13 NLT). By Your Spirit, “You show me the path of life; in Your Presence is fullness of joy” (Psalm 16:11). By the power of the grace of God, by the power of the Spirit of the Living God living in me, at work within me, I choose to enter in by the narrow Gate and continue my journey of faith along the path of the narrow Way. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Be encouraged today. In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays My friend, may you be empowered by the Holy Spirit with the desire to enter in and journey on the path of the narrow way, looking to Jesus and following Jesus, as a child of God our Father, as best as you can and all by His grace, 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 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 20 Preaching in Karachi, Pakistan online through Zoom at All Nations Church, where I was able to minister in person a few months ago during the India/Pakistan war. We praise God for peace between the nations now! Please join me in prayer about returning in November to several communities where I was before, including Tera Garth, where we have our school, in Karachi and in Lahore. We welcome any support, as you are led. 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

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Morning by Morning, July 16, 2025 - “Looking to Jesus”

 

Morning by Morning, July 16, 2025 - “Looking to Jesus” Good morning, Lord Jesus. I speak out Your name and pray in Your Spirit to begin my day centered and focused on You (Jude 1:20). ... “Looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2). In my prayers, I’m looking to You, Lord Jesus. In my thoughts and desires, in my motivations and inspirations, in my words and actions, I’m looking to You, Lord Jesus. In running my race of my journey of faith, through every challenge I’ll face, every question I’ll have, every need I’ll receive, I’m looking to You, Lord Jesus (Hebrews 12:1). You are “the Reflection of God’s glory and the Exact Imprint of God’s very Being (who) sustains all things by (Your) powerful word” (Hebrews 1:3). You are “the Image of the invisible God” (Colossians 1:15). “For in (You) the whole fullness of Deity dwells bodily” (Colossians 2:9). “No one comes to the Father except through (You)” (John 14:6). To know You is to know our Father” (John 14:7). You are “in the Father and the Father is in (You)” (John 14:11). You are One with the Father, One with the Holy Spirit (John 10:30; Romans 8:9). And somehow, in the mystery of faith and the mercy of God, You desire to be One within me and every one who will open their hearts to You and choose to live their lives looking to You (John 16:15-21). So I open my heart to You. I choose to live my life looking to You. Right now in this communion of prayer at the beginning of my day and also as I rise and go out into my day to run my race of faith You’ve set before me today to make me more like You through the challenges I’ll face, the questions I’ll have, and the needs I’ll receive (Romans 8:29). In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Be encouraged today. In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays My friend, may you run your race of faith today, looking to Jesus, as He makes you more like Him through every challenge, every question, every need, 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 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 20 Preaching in Karachi, Pakistan online through Zoom at All Nations Church, where I was able to minister in person a few months ago during the India/Pakistan war. We praise God for peace between the nations now! Please join me in prayer about returning in November to several communities where I was before, including Tera Garth, where we have our school, in Karachi and in Lahore. We welcome any support, as you are led. 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

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Morning by Morning, July 15, 2025 - “When Christ Who Is Your Life is Revealed”

 

Morning by Morning, July 15, 2025 - “When Christ Who Is Your Life is Revealed” Good morning, Lord Jesus. I begin my day setting my mind on You. ... “So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory” (Colossians 3:1-4). Christ, be my life. Christ, be revealed in my life, through my life. Put Your thoughts in my mind, Your desires in my heart, Your words in my mouth, Your action in my steps. As I speak these words of commitment, surrender, and prayer this morning, an old prayer comes to mind, attributed to Saint Patrick, the missionary evangelist to the people Ireland: Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me. Yes, Lord. I agree. I can’t do any of that on my own. But You can do it all in every heart, even including me, who’s willing to let Christ be their life. As best as I can and all by Your grace, let it be so. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Be encouraged today. In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays My friend, may you set your mind and heart on Christ as He is revealed in your life, 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 11-13 - Thank you for your prayers! Praising God for what He did in a beautiful move of His Spirit! Keynote Speaker Preaching at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Regional Meeting at Grafton Methodist Church, St. Paris, Ohio and Teaching on Praying in the Holy Spirit Hear my Message from the Aldersgate Gathering at Grafton Church from Saturday Night: https://www.facebook.com/www.graftonchurchstparis.org/videos/1973179046840587 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 20 Preaching in Karachi, Pakistan online through Zoom at All Nations Church, where I was able to minister in person a few months ago during the India/Pakistan war. We praise God for peace between the nations now! Please join me in prayer about returning in November to several communities where I was before, including Tera Garth, where we have our school. We welcome any support, as you are led. 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

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Morning by Morning, July 14, 2025 - “The Spirit of Family”

 

Morning by Morning, July 14, 2025 - “The Spirit of Family” Good morning, Lord Jesus. King of Kings and Lord of Lords, come rule and reign in my heart today (Revelation 19:16). ... As I wait and listen for Your leading this morning, these words come to my heart: “Spirit of Family.” ... I know it’s not a phrase from the Bible, like “Spirit of Truth” or “Spirit of Life” or “Spirit of Christ.” But it is a phrase that speaks of one of the ministries and movements of the Holy Spirit, I believe. Your Spirit unites us together in the family of the body of Christ, brothers and sisters in the family of our Father. And this Word from Your Scripture comes to mind to confirm with Your written Word what I believe I’m hearing in my heart by Your spoken words right now: “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. I pray that, according to the riches of His glory, He may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through His Spirit and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. “Now to Him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen” (Ephesians 3:14-21). “For those whom He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, in order that He might be the firstborn within a large family” (Romans 8:29). “So then, you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God” (Ephesians 2:19). Yes, Lord. I’m pleased by Your grace to be part of Your family, a member of the household of God, a child of God through the sacrifice of my Savior and the abiding Presence of Your Holy Spirit living in me, affirming to me my identity in You. And I thank You for the place and the people You’ve placed in my life who are family to me—my earthly family and also my heavenly family. Thank You for the bonds of love You’ve established and strengthen among all who love You. “Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another” (1 John 4:11). As I taught and ministered the Word of God in the Love of God this past weekend at the Aldersgate Renewal Ministries regional gathering at Grafton Church in central Ohio, I kept sensing “the Spirit of Family.” I always do among these loving people of God, passionately pursuing You. It was so easy to love and be loved. What a blessing of God that we can “know the Love of Christ” and “be filled with all the fullness of God” (Ephesians 3:19), “rooted and grounded in Love” (Ephesians 3:17), abiding in deep communion with the One who is very Essence of Love (1 John 4:8). Wherever we go, wherever we are, You give us the grace to experience and embrace “the Spirit of Family” we have in You. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Be encouraged today. In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays My friend, may you experience and embrace the Love of God, secure and blessed by the grace of God with the "Spirit of Family" you have in the family of God, 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 11-13 - Thank you for your prayers! Praising God for what He did in a beautiful move of His Spirit! Keynote Speaker Preaching at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Regional Meeting at Grafton Methodist Church, St. Paris, Ohio and Teaching on Praying in the Holy Spirit Hear my Message from the Aldersgate Gathering at Grafton Church from Saturday Night: https://www.facebook.com/www.graftonchurchstparis.org/videos/1973179046840587 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

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