The great works of Jesus Christ continue...

It's always good to hear from and pray with a brother on the other side of the globe. I talked with Pastor Kranthi Paul Somavarapu (Pastor Paul), Monday morning via cell phone.

I had been praying for a One Day Gospel Meeting of Prince Ministries - India and Pastor Paul had emailed me pictures. A total of 38 lost souls were claimed for the kingdom of God at the meeting. Praise the LORD!

"It sounds like angels singing and celebrating in the heavenly places for the new babies of God's kingdom," told Pastor Paul. "Thank you for your special prayers," He then sent out 22 pastors in the month of February to go to the villages in the India state of Andhra Pradesh near Guntur.

They shared the story of the blessing of God in Isaac's life and handed out tracts. (See Genesis 26:12-33.) The great works of Jesus continues in the uttermost parts of the world. They ran into a lot of idol worship, witchcraft and rituals.

Pastor Paul and I prayed together for the sake of salvation of the country. It is my prayer that they carry the light of Christ into the villages, pulling the lost souls out of darkness and nourish the babies in Christ at birth and in the days ahead.

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere--in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8 NLT)

Rick Hawbaker
Praying 4-U Ministries

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Pray in the morning...

“In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” Psalm 5:3 (NIV).

I love getting up in the morning and spending time with God. The mighty greatness of our creator, the Lord of Lord and King of
Kings, shines in the mornings. That’s when I can really feel His presence.

There is just something really special about how fresh a new day is. Spurgeon wrote, “An hour in the morning is worth two in the evening. While the dew is on the grass, let grace drop upon the soul.”

Honor God the first thing in the morning and watch how that sets the tone for the entire day. Get with Him before being surrounded by all the corruptness that rears it’s ever so ugly head as the day goes on.

Today is a new day and the victory through Christ is ours. We are saved by the blood of the lamb. Get into the habit of praying to the King of the universe and listen to him.

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 (NIV)

Rick Hawbaker
Praying 4-U Ministries
Co-founder 'Jesus Heals Today'
Global Scope Ministries Leader of 'I Love God'

Speak in praise of the LORD...

"Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD.” Psalms 150:6 (NIV).

I was honored at work for putting in 10 years of service. I made my way to the front to claim my certificate and pin among the cheers. As my co-workers shouted speech I took the opportunity to exalt my God the King.

“All glory and praise to our God. He is my strong tower,” were the first words out of my mouth. I continued, “Without him I would not have made it. He is the one that got me to work every day and the one who returned me home safely each night. All praise to King Jesus.”

Afterwards a new associate came up to me and said, “that was really neat what you did this morning. Giving God the glory and praise is something you just don’t hear of in the work place. Thank you!”

“My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever.” Psalm 145:21 (NIV)

Father God – May we always exalt you for you are most worthy of praise. Your greatness no one can fathom. Your works and great deeds are awesome beyond compare. You hear our cries and satisfy our desires as you watch over those who love you. In the name of King Jesus. Amen and amen!

Pray today for healings...

Satan has the power to make us sick and does. God is more powerful and can make us well. Our God is a God of possibilities and everything is possible with Him.

It is written in Psalm 103:2 (NIV), “Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases…”

Forgiveness and healing are two of “His benefits.” Does God still forgive you of your sins? Of course He does. He also still “heals all your diseases.”

God has not changed. When Jesus went back to Heaven, this healing did not stop. He commanded us to carry on this work, which was to lay hands on the sick and see them healed.

“Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.” Matthew 9:35 (NIV)

It is our job to pray and it is God’s job to heal. Pray today for healings. Have faith and believe.

Rick Hawbaker
Praying 4-U Ministries
Co-founder 'Jesus Heals Today'
Global Scope Ministries Leader of 'I Love God'

'First on Main Street'

This morning going through the closet looking for just the right shirt to wear, I saw my ties hanging all neatly together. They looked exactly like they did the day I hung them there when we moved into the house.

The ties reminded me that I was the ‘First on Main Street’ day after day years ago in the flatlands of the Midwest. I thought that being the boss I needed to be the first one at work and in doing so I would gain the respect of my crew.

Although I knew the Lord then and served him as an Elder of a church, I don’t think he knew me. In the past ten years I have had a renewing of my mind and have become like that which I behold.

I used to seek the respect of the community and those working for me. Now I seek the respect of my Creator. Living for the King 24/7, I have both, the respect of God and of my community.

Father God – We thank you, Lord, that we are not merely a hearers of your word, but doers, and have built our houses on the rock of Christ. Thank you for rescuing us from ourselves. Continue to mold and shape us into the persons you died for us to be. In the good and great name of Jesus. Amen!


Rick Hawbaker
Praying 4-U Ministries
Co-founder 'Jesus Heals Today'
Global Scope Ministries Leader of 'I Love God'

Too good not to share...

Did you ever see anyone sit at a stop light on purpose after it had turned to green? Probably not, but yet that is exactly what some do after God has given them the green light. We need a bump or a push to get about doing our Father’s business. Pray to be bold in your witness for Christ our King!

I walked up to a co-worker this morning and said, “You are so loved by a God that so answers prayers.” My comment immediately brought about a warm response. Then I heard one story after another how God is working at the healing room of her church. Praise God!

It is so good to share with one another what God is doing. Hearing the personal stories that give you glory bumps all over your body must have been like the disciples comparing notes and sharing feelings each night.

We are told in God’s holy word in the first chapter of John, that after Andrew and John had spent the night with Jesus, Andrew ran out and found his brother, Peter, as he wanted to share the good news of Christ.

Having fellowship with the body of Christ is still available for us. And that is exactly what I had today as we shared our excitement for the LORD. God is good all of the time and the news is still too good not to share.

Father God…You are awesome in power. To you be all the praise and glory. Give us the deep burning desire to tell others of your mercy, peace, and love that never ends. You are the risen and coming King. Thank you for your faithfulness and for your grace. We will follow you. In the name of King Jesus. Amen!

Rick Hawbaker
Praying 4-U Ministries
Co-founder 'Jesus Heals Today'
Global Scope Ministries Leader of 'I Love God'


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A cry out to the Lord...

I received a message on Facebook a few weeks back from someone I did not know. They had seen one of the prayers I had written on a Christian page and wrote to ask me if I was a prayer warrior.

Suspecting they were in need of prayer, I immediately wrote back and offered to pray. I did not receive anything from them for over ten minutes and then there it was…"I know it's weird but i don't wanna live anymore".

Instantly I heeded the call and prayed to God and asked for help in communicating to this person how much He loves her. The LORD’s words flowed through me that night and the person is alive and well yet today.

I have kept in contact with her and have given her support when God directs me to. It’s amazing watching someone that was fighting for their life at the beginning of the month now fighting to further the kingdom of God.

She has contacted me to pray for the salvation of one of her friends and has joined in praying for some of my friends. God has reached down and pulled her out of the deep water and now she is helping others.

It is special to get something from someone when you don’t expect it. She had me smiling today as she sent me a Valentine’s Day card. Now I am trying to figure out if the card is really from her to God or was it from God to me?

Father God – You are matchless Lord. Together we are all the body of Christ. We are here on earth to show your deep love. May we be your hands and feet as we reach out and may we receive help from you through others as it is needed. We ask this all in the name of the coming and risen king, our savior, Jesus. Amen!

Rick Hawbaker
Praying 4-U Ministries
Co-founder 'Jesus Heals Today'
Global Scope Ministries Leader of 'I Love God'


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We are to bear fruit…

Early in the morning, as Jesus was on his way back to the city, he was hungry. Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, “May you never bear fruit again!” Immediately the tree withered. (Matthew 21:18-19 NIV).

Here again we have a teaching from nature in a message from heaven. Fig trees do not bear leaves without bearing figs. We too were created to bear fruit, but many people are posers in the pews and are all leaves and no fruit.

Jesus was disappointed that day when he went up to the fig tree and found no fruit. When He walks up to you, hopefully, he will not be disappointed in what he finds.

In Galatians 5, God’s holy word tells us that the Holy Spirit will produce love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness and faithfulness. All these things are attributes of God himself and must grow in us if we are to become more Christ like.

Father God – You are an Awesome Being. We thank you for the Holy Spirit you have given to us. May we be drenched in the spirit, produce fruit, and live the very life that you died to give us. You are faithful to us and your love is unending. Thanks for your mercy, grace and peace. In Jesus name. Amen!

Shalom,

Rick Hawbaker
Praying 4-U Ministries
Co-founder 'Jesus Heals Today'
Global Scope Ministries Leader of 'I Love God'


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Conform to the image of Jesus Christ...

Our great God in heaven gave us the law to show us just how much we need Jesus. Checking over the laws of the old testament, you don’t have to go out on the town to sin. You can sit in a corner at home with your eyes shut and sin like crazy.

We have been saved from the penalty of sin and saved from the power of sin by Jesus carrying our sins to the cross. We will be saved from the presence of sin when we die.

When Jesus was on the cross, you were on his mind. Get serious about disciplining yourselves for the purpose of Godliness. Conform to the image of Jesus Christ.

Awesome Lord – There is no one like you and your name is mighty in power. Forgive us of our sins and let us be obedient in our walk with you. Give us the desire to commit every area of our life to the will of God. Mold us, shape us, and direct us to go after the life you died to give us. Thank you for the mercy, grace, peace and great hope you have given us. We give you all praise and glory. In the good and great name of King Jesus. Amen and amen!

Shalom,

Rick Hawbaker
Praying 4-U Ministries
Co-founder 'Jesus Heals Today'
Global Scope Ministries Leader of 'I Love God'


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Thursday Prayer...

Dear God in heaven...Thank you Awesome Lord for the way you love us. Your mercy and grace goes unmatched. May we drench ourselves in the word of God this day and know you HEAL the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds. You are the King of the Universe. We are children of the Lord. All Glory and Praise to God our Creator. In the good and great name of Jesus Christ. The risen and coming Savior! Amen and Amen!

Pray for one another...

Beloved…

I was making my way to the time clock yesterday and noticed a co-worker that didn't look like they were having a good day. I asked if everything was alright and heard, “I just don’t want to come to work.”

Well, I can relate to that and I imagine most of you can too. I told her that I understood completely and offered to pray for her. She turned around and gave me a hug. Our talk turned to Jesus and she expressed how she wished he would hurry up and come back. Me too!

I shared with her that we are the body of Christ and that we needed to be praying for one another every day. God’s holy word tells us in James 5 that ‘the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.’

We have only God and each other to make it through life’s challenges. There is nothing greater than our God and he would be very pleased to help you through your daily storms.

It is written in Proverbs 15:29 (NIV), “The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.” Talk to your brothers and sisters of the Lord and let them know your prayer needs.

“For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them." Matthew 18:20 (NLT). Pray with your brothers and sisters in the Lord. We need to keep pumping each other up so we can be strong until the end.

You are so loved by a God that so answers prayers!

Shalom,

Rick Hawbaker ~ Praying 4-U Ministries

Matchless, O LORD! That's What You Are...

Beloved…

The LORD is the light to all whom will receive him. He is our salvation. The stronghold of our lives. Our All in All!

When the wicked out of darkness advance against us, it is the LORD that causes our enemies to stumble and fall.

Standing in the mountains on the highest tower and looking out into the blue skies, our LORD appears to be miles and miles away. But yet he is right there with us. Ready to wrap his arms around us.

When you seek God you find He has been with you all the time. He is just waiting to be asked to help you. He is like a Father following his child learning to ride a bicycle. God is there. He won’t let you fall.

Dear God in heaven – Matchless, O Lord! That’s what you are. You are our sovereign king. You are our strength when we are weak. Our crutch when we are lame. You have stilled the storms that once surrounded us. You have promised to keep us strong to the end and we know you will. To you we are forever grateful. In Jesus name. Amen!

Shalom,

Rick Hawbaker
Praying 4-U Ministries
Co-founder 'Jesus Heals Today'
Global Scope Ministries Leader of 'I Love God'

The righteous will go to eternal life...

The risen king with all of His angels is returning in His glory to sit upon His glorious throne. Nobody knows the day or hour of His return, but it is written that He will say...

“Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.” (Matthew 25:34 NIV).

As the Holy Spirit rains upon us, soaks in and flows through us, we grow in our relationship with our almighty Father. We will come to recognize the needs of others and it will tug at our hearts to help our brothers and sisters.

As our mind is transformed we will see Jesus who needs to be fed, given a drink, invited in, clothed, watched when sick or visited in jail. And, we will hear “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40)

Some will go away to the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. But the righteous will go to eternal life. Our brother Jesus carried our sins to the cross that we might be saved from the eternal fire. Thank you Jesus!

Dear God in heaven – Your splendor is above all things known. Thank you for calling us out of darkness and for saving us from ourselves. Thank you for taking away our lives and for molding us to be like your Son. You are the GREAT God in heaven and we proudly proclaim to be children of the LORD. In Jesus name. Amen!

Shalom,

Rick Hawbaker ~ Praying 4-U Ministries

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Daily Prayer...

Great God In Heaven - We are here to Praise You! We love how you love us and look forward to learning more about you and building a closer relationship with you. Bind up our wounds, O Lord, and heal the broken-hearted. Heal our marriages, find us jobs, help us return to school. May we be strong and keep our eyes on things above. You are the King of Glory. We ask this all in the name of the coming and risen King Jesus. 2/5/11

Awesome Lord - You are our King and our God. Through you we push back our enemies and through you we trample our foes. You put our adversaries to shame. You are our strength, refuge, and our Great Provider and Great Healer. Thank you for your unfailing love, mercy, grace and peace. We praise you forever! In Jesus name. Amen and Amen! 2/4/11

Thank You Almighty One...

Father God - Thank you for all of your goodness. Your love endures forever and we are eternally grateful. May we be bold in telling your love story. For you have performed an act that is unmatchable, sending your son to die for all of us. Thank you Almighty One.

Thank you for satisfying our thirst and hunger with good things. We give you thanks for your unfailing love and wonderful deeds for mankind. You have delivered us from the evil one and made our paths straight.

Break away the chains that bind us in worldliness so we might be healed by your word and rescued from the grave. Let your glorious light shine through us that we might bring others out of darkness.

You have stilled the storms of our lives to a whisper and hushed the waves of the sea. There is nobody or nothing like you in the universe. Thank you for living in us.

In the good and great name of King Jesus, Our risen and coming Savior. Amen and Amen!

Rick Hawbaker
Praying 4-U Ministries
Co-founder 'Jesus Heals Today'
Global Scope Ministries Leader of 'I Love God'

I can't say it enough...

I can’t say it enough…“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8 NIV). Yes! Jesus is the same. He healed Peter’s mother-in-law’s fever, the madman in the synagogue and the Roman centurion's servant.

That’s just a few of the people Jesus healed as he walked on earth. Many people have been healed by the power of Jesus’ holy name in the past 2,000 years and people will continued to be healed until that glorious day he returns.

Tell us how Jesus has healed you so we can praise Him. Tell us what your healing need is, so we can pray for you. May you feel our risen and coming King’s healing hand. Amen and Amen!

Serving a healing God,

Rick Hawbaker
Praying 4-U Ministries
Jesus Heals Today