Morning by Morning, April 16, 2026 — I Lift Up My Eyes to My Help

 

Morning by Morning, April 16, 2026 — I Lift Up My Eyes to My Help Good morning, Lord Jesus. Take me by the hand and lead me by the heart into all You have for me today—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit of God. ... As I wait for Your leading, the Words of Psalm 121 rise up in my spirit as my prayer today: I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. He will not allow (my) foot to be moved; He who keeps (me) will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps (me) Shall neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is (my) keeper; The Lord is (my) shade at (my) right hand. The sun shall not strike (me) by day, Nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve (me) from all evil; He shall preserve (my) soul. The Lord shall preserve (my) going out and (my) coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore (Psalm 121:1-8). Yes, Lord. As I lift up my eyes You, as I open up my heart to You, as I entrust my life to You, You take care of me. You protect me and preserve me. You encourage me and empower me. “My help comes from the Lord,” for You, O Lord, are my Help and You are worthy of all my heart. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays My friend, may you look up to the hills, to the One who is your Help and worthy of your heart, 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 you were created to be —Free to Be Like Jesus— secure in your identity, growing in maturity, fulfilling your destiny" https://messiah-ministries.org/partner/contribute

Please Keep us in Prayer for These Messiah Ministries Events Every Tuesday Night: Teaching my annual 9 Month Discipleship and Equipping Course Free to Be Like Jesus! at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas. 6:00PM Central Time. Zoom Link to join us at 6PM CST: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81392201741?pwd=H8iHgLeWaxF01SZ30BYIPsYZmY9Dud.1 Based on My Books: Free to Be Like Jesus and First the Spirit https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays April 17 Early Morning Evangelism Outreach at Fredericksburg High School with our team from Bridge Church April 18 Training the Prayer Ministry Team on Generational Blessings and Curses at Foundation Methodist Church in Belton, Texas April 22-24 MorningStar Fellowship of Ministries Retreat at Fort Mill, SC May 4-25 Return Ministry to Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan for Crusades and Leader Conferences Please let me know if you're led to help support this dimension of our ministry in Pakistan! tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org May 23 Officiate the Wedding of Judith and Tom in Fredericksburg, Texas May 30-June 7 Teaching with Dr. Dave Gentry at Selah Ministries Mens' Boot Camp at Cloudcroft, NM June 14. Preaching both Services at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas. My past sermons available in the Sermon Archives: https://www.bridgefbg.com/messages July 24-26 A Keynote Speaker at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Regional Conference in Ollie, Iowa September 24-27 Teaching a 4 Day Conference in the nation of Slovenia Also making plans for return ministry in Belgium with a stopover on our way. October 22-25 Teaching Free to Be Like Jesus seminar, Healing Servivce, and preaching Sunday services at St. James Methodist Church in Athens, Georgia Personal Ministry Appointments, Spiritual Direction Sessions and Personal Prayer Ministry Sessions of Inner Healing & Spiritual Freedom by Appointment in Person and Online through Zoom. tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org  Sessions are without set cost and all contributions help support the calling and vision of Messiah Ministries. https://messiah-ministries.org/partner/contribute

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Morning by Morning, April 15, 2026 — Jesus Said, “I AM.”

 

Morning by Morning, April 15, 2026 — Jesus Said, “I AM.” Good morning, Lord Jesus. I speak out Your name and listen for Your leading to begin my day embraced by my Father, centered in Christ, and filled with Your Holy Spirit. ... “Jesus said to them, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.’ Then they took up stones to throw at Him” (John 8:58-59). They took up stones to stone You to death because they knew Who You were claiming to be—the Eternal One, the One who spoke to Moses from the burning bush, declaring Your name, “I AM WHO I AM.... The Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.... This is My name forever” (Exodus 3:14-15). You walked this earth, as the eternal Word of God, yet humbled in the likeness of human flesh and blood, to reveal Your nature and Your will in our world through a life of love and truth, lived among us and sacrificed for us, as our Messiah, the Christ  (John 1:14 and 4:26; Philippians 2:5-11).   In the security of Your identity, You declared for all to hear and know, to believe and receive: “I am the Bread of Life” (John 6:48); “I am the Light of the World” (John 8:12); “I am the Gate” (John 10:9); “I am the Good Shepherd” (John 10:11); “I am the Resurrection and the Life” (John 11:26); “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” (John 14:6); and “I am the Vine” (John 15:5).   You said, “I AM.” And I believe You are. You are One with the Father, one with the Holy Spirit (John 14:11, 16-17, 23). You are the great “I AM” and You are All we need, our Great All in All (Exodus 3:14; Colossians 3:11).   Lord Jesus, be my Bread, be my Light, be my Gate, be my Good Shepherd, be my Resurrection and Life, be my Way, my Truth, my Life, be my Vine. Be my All in All. Be the Source of all I am and all I need, as I believe in my heart and confess with my mouth that You are Lord of all (Romans 10:9). In Jesus' name I pray. Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays My friend, may you believe in your heart and confess with your mouth and live out the truth in your life that Jesus Christ is Lord, your Lord, the Great I AM, 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 you were created to be —Free to Be Like Jesus— secure in your identity, growing in maturity, fulfilling your destiny" https://messiah-ministries.org/partner/contribute

Please Keep us in Prayer for These Messiah Ministries Events Every Tuesday Night: Teaching my annual 9 Month Discipleship and Equipping Course Free to Be Like Jesus! at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas. 6:00PM Central Time. Zoom Link to join us at 6PM CST: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81392201741?pwd=H8iHgLeWaxF01SZ30BYIPsYZmY9Dud.1 Based on My Books: Free to Be Like Jesus and First the Spirit https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays April 17 Early Morning Evangelism Outreach at Fredericksburg High School with our team from Bridge Church April 18 Training the Prayer Ministry Team on Generational Blessings and Curses at Foundation Methodist Church in Belton, Texas April 22-24 MorningStar Fellowship of Ministries Retreat at Fort Mill, SC May 4-25 Return Ministry to Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan for Crusades and Leader Conferences Please let me know if you're led to help support this dimension of our ministry in Pakistan! tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org May 23 Officiate the Wedding of Judith and Tom in Fredericksburg, Texas May 30-June 7 Teaching with Dr. Dave Gentry at Selah Ministries Mens' Boot Camp at Cloudcroft, NM June 14. Preaching both Services at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas. My past sermons available in the Sermon Archives: https://www.bridgefbg.com/messages July 24-26 A Keynote Speaker at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Regional Conference in Ollie, Iowa September 24-27 Teaching a 4 Day Conference in the nation of Slovenia Also making plans for return ministry in Belgium with a stopover on our way. October 22-25 Teaching Free to Be Like Jesus seminar, Healing Servivce, and preaching Sunday services at St. James Methodist Church in Athens, Georgia Personal Ministry Appointments, Spiritual Direction Sessions and Personal Prayer Ministry Sessions of Inner Healing & Spiritual Freedom by Appointment in Person and Online through Zoom. tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org  Sessions are without set cost and all contributions help support the calling and vision of Messiah Ministries. https://messiah-ministries.org/partner/contribute

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Morning by Morning, April 14, 2026 — God’s Government of Both Peace and Justice

 

Morning by Morning, April 14, 2026 — God’s Government of Both Peace and Justice Good morning, Lord Jesus. King of Kings and Lord of Lords, come rule and reign in my heart and life, in my nation and in the nations of this world, today and every day (Revelation 19:16). ... “And the government will be upon His shoulder.... “Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this” (Isaiah 9:6-7). This Prophecy of Isaiah speaks of a government that expresses Your heart and Your will for our world. It’s a government that will “increase” and that will have “no end.” And it shall be established in both “order” and “peace,” through both “judgement and justice.” Only Your “zeal” can “perform this.” Only You can do this. Only in the way and in the time You choose. The One who will establish His government in our world is also the One who desires to establish His government in our hearts and lives as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. For these prophetic words of governmental authority and governmental order in our world speak of the One who is the Governor of the Government of God: “And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). In both the Spirit of Counsel and the Spirit of Might, in both the love of our Father and the Author of Peace, You desire to set things right in both “judgment and justice,” as well as mercy and love. This is “The Spirit of the Lord” that’s expressed in the heart and in the actions of the One who is Ruler of All: “The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. His delight is in the fear of the Lord, And He shall not judge by the sight of His eyes, Nor decide by the hearing of His ears; But with righteousness He shall judge the poor, And decide with equity for the meek of the earth; He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, And with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked. Righteousness shall be the belt of His loins, And faithfulness the belt of His waist” (Isaiah 11:1-5). Give us Your heart, Lord. And give our leaders Your heart, Lord. As much as it seems impossible, give the leaders of our world Your heart, Lord. Our part is to pray, as You commanded us to say, “Your kingdom come. Your will be done. On earth as it is in heaven.... For Yours is the kingdom and power and the glory forever. Amen” (Matthew 6:9-13). In our prayer for Your will in our hearts and in our leaders’ hearts and in the hearts of the leaders of this world, we prayerfully, prophetically look forward to the day when the fullness of Your Word is fulfilled: “The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!” (Revelation 11:15) In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays My friend, may you embrace the King of Kings and Lord of Lord with His government in your heart as you join in prayer according to His Word and His Spirit for the leaders and governments of our world, in Jesus' name. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day! Click Here to Listen to Today's Prayer: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2375760 Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministries 502 North Milam Street Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 Please share this word to encourage a friend! Anyone can sign up for free at: https://messiah-ministries.org My Books on Inner Healing, Spiritual Freedom and Spiritual Intimacy with God are Available on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays “Setting hearts free to be all you were created to be —Free to Be Like Jesus— secure in your identity, growing in maturity, fulfilling your destiny" https://messiah-ministries.org/partner/contribute

Please Keep us in Prayer for These Messiah Ministries Events Every Tuesday Night: Teaching my annual 9 Month Discipleship and Equipping Course Free to Be Like Jesus! at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas. 6:00PM Central Time. Zoom Link to join us at 6PM CST: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81392201741?pwd=H8iHgLeWaxF01SZ30BYIPsYZmY9Dud.1 Based on My Books: Free to Be Like Jesus and First the Spirit https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays April 11 Speaking a Word of Encouragement for the Leaders Luncheon for Aglow International Conference YO Ranch Hotel Kerrville, TX April 18 Training the Prayer Ministry Team on Generational Blessings and Curses at Foundation Methodist Church in Belton, Texas April 22-24 MorningStar Fellowship of Ministries Retreat at Fort Mill, SC May 4-25 Return Ministry to Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan for Crusades and Leader Conferences Please let me know if you're led to help support this dimension of our ministry in Pakistan! tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org May 23 Officiate the Wedding of Judith and Tom in Fredericksburg, Texas May 30-June 7 Teaching with Dr. Dave Gentry at Selah Ministries Mens' Boot Camp at Cloudcroft, NM June 14. Preaching both Services at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas. My past sermons available in the Sermon Archives: https://www.bridgefbg.com/messages July 24-26 A Keynote Speaker at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Regional Conference in Ollie, Iowa September 24-27 Teaching a 4 Day Conference in the nation of Slovenia Also making plans for return ministry in Belgium with a stopover on our way. October 22-25 Teaching Free to Be Like Jesus seminar, Healing Servivce, and preaching Sunday services at St. James Methodist Church in Athens, Georgia Personal Ministry Appointments, Spiritual Direction Sessions and Personal Prayer Ministry Sessions of Inner Healing & Spiritual Freedom by Appointment in Person and Online through Zoom. tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org  Sessions are without set cost and all contributions help support the calling and vision of Messiah Ministries. https://messiah-ministries.org/partner/contribute

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Morning by Morning, April 13, 2026 — Weary, Wounded, Wandering, but Looking to the One Who’s Already Won the Victory for Us

 

Morning by Morning, April 13, 2026 — Weary, Wounded, Wandering, but Looking to the One Who’s Already Won the Victory for Us Good morning, Lord Jesus. I speak out Your name and listen for Your leading, to begin my day embraced by my Father, centered in Christ, and filled with Your Holy Spirit. ... “Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!” (1 Corinthians 15:57) Sometimes we don’t always feel victorious. Despite our confidence in our ever-secure identity in Christ, our dependence upon the power and the presence of the ever-abiding Holy Spirit, and our trusting surrender of all of our lives into the embrace of our ever-loving Father, we don’t always seem to be experiencing the fullness of all we know to be true. Sometimes, down inside, the truth be told, we can be weary or wounded or wayward. As it turns out, we still need You every moment of every hour of every day. As it turns out, no matter the force of our declarations or the boldness of our faith, we need You in every place of our mind and will and emotions, of our spirit and soul and body, with every dimension of our being surrendering and trusting and embracing every Dimension of Your Being. For apart from You, we can do nothing (John 15:5). So when we are weary, we look to the One who is our strength. When we are wounded, we trust in the One who heals the brokenhearted and sets the captives free. When we are wayward, we seek the things which are above instead of below, leaning on You and not our own understanding, that You can order our steps and set us back on the path that leads to life and victory in You. When we’re weary or wounded or wayward, we’re in great position to humble our hearts again to the One who gives us the victory You’ve already won. In that humility of willingly choosing to be desperately dependent upon You alone, we can declare Your Truth with one of most victorious saints of God and spiritual leader who ever lived: “When I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10). As You said to Paul— “in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake”—so You say to each of us: “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9a). As Paul responded, may we respond, “that the power of Christ may rest upon me” (2 Corinthians 12:9b). In my battles, I’m looking to the One who’s already won the victory for me. I’m looking to the One who declares “in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us!” (Romans 8:37) In all these things, we are overcomers and not overcome; we are the victors and not the victim. “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory” (2 Corinthians 4:17). “Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!” (1 Corinthians 15:57) In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays My friend, may you be looking up to the One who has already won the victory for you whenever you're feeling weary, wounded, or wayward, 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 you were created to be —Free to Be Like Jesus— secure in your identity, growing in maturity, fulfilling your destiny" https://messiah-ministries.org/partner/contribute

Please Keep us in Prayer for These Messiah Ministries Events Every Tuesday Night: Teaching my annual 9 Month Discipleship and Equipping Course Free to Be Like Jesus! at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas. 6:00PM Central Time. Zoom Link to join us at 6PM CST: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81392201741?pwd=H8iHgLeWaxF01SZ30BYIPsYZmY9Dud.1 Based on My Books: Free to Be Like Jesus and First the Spirit https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays April 11 Speaking a Word of Encouragement for the Leaders Luncheon for Aglow International Conference YO Ranch Hotel Kerrville, TX April 18 Training the Prayer Ministry Team on Generational Blessings and Curses at Foundation Methodist Church in Belton, Texas April 22-24 MorningStar Fellowship of Ministries Retreat at Fort Mill, SC May 4-25 Return Ministry to Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan for Crusades and Leader Conferences Please let me know if you're led to help support this dimension of our ministry in Pakistan! tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org May 23 Officiate the Wedding of Judith and Tom in Fredericksburg, Texas May 30-June 7 Teaching with Dr. Dave Gentry at Selah Ministries Mens' Boot Camp at Cloudcroft, NM June 14. Preaching both Services at Bridge Church Fredericksburg, Texas. My past sermons available in the Sermon Archives: https://www.bridgefbg.com/messages July 24-26 A Keynote Speaker at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Regional Conference in Ollie, Iowa September 24-27 Teaching a 4 Day Conference in the nation of Slovenia Also making plans for return ministry in Belgium with a stopover on our way. October 22-25 Teaching Free to Be Like Jesus seminar, Healing Servivce, and preaching Sunday services at St. James Methodist Church in Athens, Georgia 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

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