Tell others of His wondrous works...

 

“Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; Talk of all His wondrous works!” ~ 1 Chronicles 16:9 (NKJV).

I am laying claim to 1 Chronicles 16:9 as my memory verse for 2014. I ran across this verse and I realized that is exactly what we should be doing. We do not talk enough about our great God and all the awesome things he is doing.

If we talk about church to others, many times it is to criticize the pastors, the sermons, or other details of the worship service or the church. We can talk and talk to everyone about what we don’t like, but why don’t we speak of the wonderful works of God?

Talking about the King of all the Angels, the maker of heaven and earth, is exactly how we release the presence of our LORD. We sing how the Holy Spirit is welcome here, but many do very little to release the presence of God.

I pray that you will join me in making 2014 the year that you choose to tell others about the our loving God who provides, heals, delivers, hears prayers, and YES, he still answers prayers!
 
“I will extol You, my God, O King; And I will bless Your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless You, And I will praise Your name forever and ever.” ~ Psalm 145:1-2 (NKJV).

Shalom,

Rick Hawbaker
Praying 4 U Ministries

† Glory, Glory to God, the Maker of Heaven and Earth. You are the King of the Faithful, the Joyful, the Triumphal, and King of all the Angels. You are Mighty as you Provide for us and Heal Us. There is No other Gift Greater than JESUS and We Thank You for Him. You are Our All in All for Nothing Is or Ever Shall Be Without You. We Adore You! Our Hearts are Yours. In the Good and Great Name of JESUS! Amen and Amen!

Merry Christmas from Praying 4 U Ministries

'Tis the season...

 

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

The Christmas season is a great time of year as many are filled with the joy of giving and receiving. Hope is everywhere. Hope is in the hearts of our little ones and on the hearts of those older than us. Every age group experiences the joy in hope.

However, Not everyone is filled with joy. Christmas time is a lonely time for those who have lost a love-one in the past at this time of year.

Others think back to an unhappy childhood where happiness was not in their homes any day including Christmas. Thoughts of the year you may have lost your job and could not provide for your family come to some minds.

Some are living through suffering and pain and not expected to live to the end of this year and surely expect not to be on earth next Christmas. For every story of joy know there is a story of sadness.

My plea to you is that you will be the arms of our loving God this day and forever more to those not experiencing joy.Be on the lookout for that person or person and spread the love of Christ.

May you be joyful in hope and patient if you are going through tough times. Note that if you are going through them and that you are not going to be stuck in them, for the commander is with you and will not forsake you. You are going through. This will come to pass.
 
Be faithful in praying and do not offer up leftover prayers, but pray with power giving God our best. Praise God with the same enthusiasm that you petitioned him with. Heaven is indeed ignited by prayer that is on fire.

“LORD, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.”  Psalm 16:5 (NIV).

 

Shalom,

 

Rick Hawbaker

Praying 4 U Ministries

Papa…We thank you for the streams of mercy and never ceasing grace that you have given to us. Thank you for reaching down from on high and coming to the rescue as we wander from your fold. We ask for forgiveness and for a greater portion of you. May we let you show yourself strong through us. In the good and great name of JESUS! Amen and Amen!

Come and you will see...

“Again, the next day, John stood with two of his disciples. And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, “Behold the Lamb of God.” The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following, said to them, “What do you seek?” They said to Him, “Rabbi” (which is to say, when translated, Teacher), “where are You staying?” He said to them, “Come and see.”  (John 1:35-39) (NKJV)

 

 

Studying the holy word of God this past week, I came across this familiar story of John the Baptist preparing the way in the wilderness baptizing with water. He was with John and Andrew, who were followers of John the Baptist and in this story became the first disciples of JESUS.

John pointed out JESUS to them at a distance and John and Andrew took off immediately to follow JESUS. JESUS words to them “Come and you will see” have been ringing in my head since I read this earlier in the week. 

“Come and you will See” is an invitational from God and also a promise. These words are not just for the first two disciples but to all who seek freedom, including you and me. God is always ready to receive us and as we take that step out of darkness into light, the holy spirit is activated in us and reveals more of the LORD to us.

Saying “Yes” to the call of JESUS is not just at the altar, but a daily choice we make. Many have come to God and not seen as they have not allowed God to touch them and haven’t made his presence their priority.

Know that wherever you are in your journey with King JESUS he has more for you. Our gift in him is a sovereign gift and has nothing to do with man‘s achievement. It is like any gift though…It must be unwrapped.

Come and see all that God has for you and experience His gifts for it is with His gifts that we catch the breathe of God. Praying that you, too, will see that God is bigger than His book.

“Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him.” Psalm 2:12 (NKJV).

Shalom,

Rick Hawbaker,

Praying 4 U Ministries

Father God…We stand in awe of your works and adore you. You are a loving, giving God, and loving, giving Savior. May we always put You first in our hearts and be on fire for You and Your Ways. Protect us, LORD, as we shine Your light into darkness sharing Your goodness to the ends of the earth. May Your grace and peace encompass us. Much joy to the world. In Jesus name. Amen!

Questioning Salvation?

I have ran into a lot of people that consider themselves Christians that still question whether they are saved or not.

This is what I have found in God's holy word and believe to be true...

"Salvation is found in no one else," God's holy word tells us in Acts 4:12 (NIV), "for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." The name is Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

If you are questioning your salvation, ask yourself if you have entrusted your life to Jesus or not? We have the freedom and power to reject the God that made us. But, if you BELIEVE IN JESUS you will be saved. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever BELIEVES IN HIM shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16 NIV)

Apostle John wrote in 1 John 5:11-13 (NIV), "God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life."

Paul and Silas told the jailer after the earthquake in Acts 16:31, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household." Paul wrote to the church in Rome, "if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." (Romans 10:9 NIV)

It is by grace that we are saved through faith in Jesus. The laws we received in the old testament were given to us so we would see that we do need a Savior. We can't live without Jesus. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast." (Ephesians 2:9 NIV)

God's holy spirit is in you and when you take that step to accept Jesus as your Savior, he we take over your life and mold you to become the person God wants you to be. "For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." (Ephesians 2:10 NIV)

Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead and admit you are a sinner and repent of your sins. This free gift of forgiveness and eternal life is offered to everyone, but it is yours only if you make the decision to receive it.

It is the most important decision you will ever make. Turn or burn. Turn to Jesus for forgiveness and have eternal life, or go to hell and burn with those who reject him.

Our God is alive! He still hears prayers and still answers prayers!
If you have questions about salvation or if you would like us to pray for you, contact us at kingjesushealstoday@comcast.net 

Shalom,

Praying 4 U Ministries

Papa…Blessed be the Holy Name of Our King JESUS!  We Pray Today that You May Walk in the Spirit of Our Living God and Demonstrate His Love and Power, Releasing His Glory Upon the Earth. May We Catch the Breath of the Everlasting God and Share His Goodness. In the Good and Great Name of JESUS! Amen and Amen!

Papa...May we pursue your presence today and share with others the mighty things we have seen you do in our lives and in others. There is none greater than you LORD! You can make a crooked stick straight and you win with any cards dealt to you. You are amazing. May your Holy Spirit guide us as we walk among your sheep moving them toward you and your kingdom so that they too can feel the warmth we feel from you. We are warm, welcomed and loved. In Jesus name. Amen and Amen!

 

 

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Lord...We thank you that your word is like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces. May we not suffer unnecessarily, but instead exercise our authority you have given us. We walk in victory pulling from your mighty power. We have no fear for you are with us. In Jesus name. Amen and Amen!

Papa…We thank you Holy Spirit for being the very strength we call upon as some days it seems we walk from one dilemma to another. Much to our delight you are always with us and you promised to not leave us nor forsake us. We adore you and put our faith in you. We praise your holy name and give you the glory. In Jesus name. Amen and Amen!

Father God…May we walk in the light , as Jesus is in the light, having fellowship with one another.  May we know in the days ahead that there is no fear attached to the task you have given us.  Guide us not to be distraught with the voice of the enemy, but to  trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. Amen!

Stepping Forward To Further The Kingdom

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8 NIV)

Twelve years ago we scratched a 25 year itch and moved from Iowa to Colorado. One of my friends who knew how much I loved Colorado said, “If you move to Colorado, where is your Colorado going to be?” Well, now I have an answer to that question. My land of milk and honey is now…UTAH!

We have been in Colorado over 12 years and love it, but our love for hiking, biking, ATVing, and just generally being in the great outdoors that the LORD has made for us, has led us time and time again to Utah.

We have been considering moving on to Utah for about ten years and have really been serious about moving there the past year and a half. Funny thing is…Jehovah Sneaky, our Great God, is behind this all and He has us thinking it is our idea. God has BIG plans for us and He has been revealing a little bit at a time as He thinks we can handle it.

He told me about a year ago in a personal message on my phone that He has a task for me that others are not stepping forward to do. He knows my heart towards Him and trusts me to be able to step forward as a mighty warrior and expand His kingdom shining light into darkness.

This is our mission and we have decided to accept it. There is no fear involved or attached to this adventure assigned to me as the great commander will be with us.Our house sold in Colorado in nine days and we were able to find a great home in southwest Utah that we both liked. Children of God…We are moving Praying 4 U World Headquarters to St. George, Utah.

“Many, LORD my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.” (Psalm 40:5 NIV).

Thank You King JESUS for choosing me to be your vessel!

Rick Hawbaker
Praying 4 U Ministries
kingjesushealstoday@comcast.net

Father God…We are grateful that you have empowered us with the legal authority in the name of JESUS to loose ourselves and others from the destroying influences that hover among us. Stir us up to pray strong prayers that rout the enemy. We thank you in advance for making the rough places smooth and the crooked places straight. We adore you and are thrilled to be on Team JESUS! In the good and great name of JESUS.  Amen!

 

Papa…. May our hearts not swell with sinful thoughts and desires. Instead may all our purposes agree with your holy will. Our faith is in you to guide us into all truth. Satisfy our souls thirst for you, the one true king. May all the glory go to you. In Jesus name. Amen and Amen!

 

Father God…Give us this day our daily bread and guide us as we battle the enemy to take back what has been taken from us. May we stand ever so strongly as we say "No" to the things that separate us from you and the things that our tearing us apart. May we be kind, tenderhearted, compassionate, understanding and loving to one another. In Jesus name. Amen!

Papa…We come shouting out this morning praise to you as you have set us up again with a fresh new start. Thank you for turning back evil in our lives and for forgiving us of the things that separate us from you. May we continue to use your gifts under an open heaven as that is how we build our faith in you, our one GREAT KING! Thanks again for being the God of Restoration and the God of Second Chances. In JESUS name. Amen and Amen!

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Recharged for Kingdom Work

Falls by the face

“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” (Psalm 91:1-2 NIV).

O how great is our God! I went backpacking up in Wyoming’s Snowy Range Mountains in the Medicine Bow National Forest. I was with a wild-hearted group of nine men seeking to spend some time with their JESUS.

It was just me and my JESUS by a waterfall from 9 to 5 on the second day. It was just us all alone except for the heavenly host that celebrated as a child of God repented, thanked the Almighty for His unending love and grace, and asked for direction for the coming days.

I began my time with the LORD praying to him and read scripture out of my owner’s manual, a pocket-sized bible, filled with God’s holy power in His word. I am a warrior for the kingdom and the tool for winning the war is His word. That’s where I began.

With the sound of the waterfall blocking out all distractions, I read Psalm 91 as if I was reading it to Him, my sovereign LORD and savior.

“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge,” (Psalm 91:4 NIV). As these words left my lips, in the roaring water I suddenly heard what sounded like a marching band playing in a parade.

As I ran across verses 11 and 12, “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.” That's when I realized the band playing was the heavenly host, a large group of angels of the LORD.

The marching band I heard playing had to be a God thing because I was over five miles from the trailhead and the number of people I had seen since backpacking in was a dozen. That's counting the eight men of God I was with. I was in awe struck wonder!

Continuing to read God’s holy word, I was comforted once again as I ran across this promise in verse 15, “He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.”

I dozed off for about twenty minutes and awoke with a butterfly sitting on my hand and the LORD then downloaded His desires for me which immediately became my desires.

I love how He loves us. He has stirred the fire within me that He lit years ago and now the raging fire has Satan on his heels. I am chosen, loved, and forgiven, and have once again been recharged for kingdom work.

“Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.” (Psalm 33:3 NIV).

Thank You King JESUS!

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Papa…We cry out to you, O LORD, in our trouble knowing you will save us out of our distress. We speak healing into our bodies and into the bodies of our loved ones knowing that by your word we will be healed. We thank you for your loving kindness displayed in your unending grace and goodness. In the mighty name of Jesus. Amen and Amen!  ~  Praying 4 U Ministries

I encourage you to serve the LORD and trust in him. Through his everlasting goodness and mercy we are comforted by him. He alone is our strength in this spiritual battle and he alone is our song. Jesus’ one step program is for you. Take the one step from darkness into light and encouraged others to do the same. May God richly bless you! ~ Praying 4 U Ministries

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Heavenly Father…We all have our individual troubles both known and unknown to others. Open our eyes that we might see that the remedy for us is found in your holy word. Thank you for tending to our needs with forgiveness and mercy. May we glorify you with all our being today and forevermore. In Jesus name. Amen!                    

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Papa…You are the King of glory and all creation bows down to you. May your spiritual blessing fall abundantly upon us like light rain. Shower us with your goodness. You are our portion and we will wait for you. We fear no evil for you are with us. We are grateful that we can feel your presence. In JESUS name. Amen!

Papa…What a joy it is to live under an open heaven with your mercy and grace falling on us. We thank you and praise you from our inner most being knowing we are nothing without you. We ask for spiritual blessings, not only for ourselves, but for others as well. Heal us and restore our bodies to exactly how you intended them to be. Breathe life into our bones and set us free. Open closed doors and guide us with your Spirit to live the life you have slated for us. In Jesus name. Amen!

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There is not a case that God can't change

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” ~ Hebrews 13:8 (NKJV).

All the things you have read about our great King Jesus doing and witnessed Him doing are promises to us and future generations of what’s ahead. Why? Because He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Whatever your current situation is with your health, your job, your marriage, or your family, know that King JESUS still hears prayers and still answers prayers. There is not a case that God can’t change.

A friend recently asked prayer warriors to lift up his high school friend who appeared to be in his final days of battling liver cancer. Family was told to get everyone contacted and brought in that needed to be there because man had expected him to live three days. That's what man said and NOT what our God of restoration said. 

With the power of prayer and God working through the doctors, this young man steadily improved and on the fourth day when it was thought he would have passed on, instead after many tests, man now predicted the sick man would be returning to work in two weeks.

Remember the acts of God and pray with expectancy. Expect the goodness of God to shine and thank JESUS when it does. Carry the song of the LORD with you always and release the mighty presence of God from within you.

JESUS makes all things new. Speak to the problem and command it gone in JESUS name. JESUS has given us power and authority. Praise the holy name of JESUS and give God the glory!

“Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.” ~  Luke 9:1 (NKJV).

Continue to pray and don’t give up. The enemy gets weaker and you become stronger. We are told in Psalm 56, “Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.” That's what we are to do.

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^{Papa…. We are all individual members of the body of  Christ bound together by Your amazing love.  You are grand and we thank You that we are surrounded by Your goodness.  Open our eyes that we may see that through Your gifts of the Spirit we receive Your love and give Your love to others. Protect us from the evil one who lurks at every junction. There is no choice but You! We shout out praises to You, the King of Kings. In the good and great name of JESUS! Amen and Amen!}

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LORD…You have risen indeed and we are happy to host You. Continue to satisfy our souls desire for more of You, O LORD, and may it be easy for others to see You in us. Thank You for the mighty power in the name of JESUS. Strengthen us as we make a stand against darkness. Guide us Holy Spirit as we serve mankind with loving deeds bringing heaven to earth on a daily basis. In the good and great name of JESUS. AMEN!

Patience is necessary to see breakthrough

Father God…Strengthen us, O LORD, that we may not only have great faith when we see Your power on display and when we can see the victory, but also when it appears our enemies are winning. May we not become weary and discouraged, but instead have patience. You promised Israel in Exodus 23 and Deuteronomy 7 that You would drive out the enemy little by little. I hold on to that promise. In Jesus name.  Amen!

“And the Lord your God will drive out those nations before you little by little; you will be unable to destroy them at once, lest the beasts of the field become too numerous for you.” ~ Deuteronomy 7:22 (NKJV).

^“I will not drive them out from before you in one year, lest the land become desolate and the beasts of the field become too numerous for you.  Little by little I will drive them out from before you, until you have increased, and you inherit the land.” ~ Exodus 23:29-30 (NKJV).

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Father God…We come to You with confidence knowing You are the matchless King of the Universe and take comfort knowing You have snatched us out of the fire of the world. It is you, Lord, we adore as we know You will live up to every promise You have made to us.

Your holy word  in 2 Thessalonians 3: 3 (NKJV) tells us, “But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.”

We stand on that promise today knowing you will not lead us in temptation. We are surrounded by men that are faithless and false, but You God, we can always confide in and depend on.

We love how you love us. In the good and great name of Jesus. Amen and amen!

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Papa…In the mighty name of Jesus Christ who came and conquered the world, is still with us, and is coming again, we ask for a covering of a legion of angels to fall upon us. May your angels give us extra protection from the ways of the world and help us to destroy the works of Satan and his cronies.

Put the truth in our hearts Lord that by your stripes we are healed. Then we may receive salvation and healing. May we not wait for the healing to begin to believe. Your works are mighty and goodness goes unmatched.

We shout out praises to You and serve You with a happy heart and know that when we call on You to come that you are already there. Thank You for the comforting Holy Spirit.

Amen and Amen!

Father God...I thank You, O LORD, that You are who You say You are and Praise You for Your Goodness as You shower us with Your Unending Love. Your Holy Word Strengthens me and gives me Hope as I work to further Your Kingdom.Thanks for choosing me to be a Foot Soldier on this Planet. In Jesus Holy Name, Amen!

Praising an awesome God...

Awesome God…We come to you with praise on our lips for You and Your deeds are mighty. You are the one who forgives all our iniquities, heals all our diseases, redeems our life from destruction, and crowns us with loving kindness and tender mercies.  We are nothing without You!

You have established Your throne in heaven and Your kingdom rules over all. It is a privilege to praise You Papa. You renew our strength and joy and give us hope in a dark world.

You are deserving of all the praise and adoration a being can give. Thank you for a great week on earth. Looking forward to your return.

In Jesus Name. Amen!

Walk with Him in freedom...

“Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” ~ 2 Corinthians 3:17 (NKJV).

Brothers and sister in the Lord, know that we are children of God and we have been called to liberty. The very chains that binds us have been broken by our Lord Jesus as He was crucified on the cross many years ago setting us free.

We have been born in to a war but are not to be captives to sin and darkness.  The chains on us have been broken by Jesus. Throw them down and walk with Him in freedom.

Being chosen as a child of the Kingdom we should cherish our liberty and magnify the light that Christ shines on us. As you commune with the Holy Spirit get on with doing the family business of bringing heaven to earth.

For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; ~ Galatians 5:13 (NKJV).

Glorify God!

He has Risen and He is Here!

He is Risen and He is Here! Our JESUS was treated with gross injustice, persecuted, tormented, tortured and put to death nailed to a tree. No nails could keep Him on the cross, but His love for us did. Thank You JESUS!

 

Jesus died for the very people that crucified Him. He walked through death defeating Satan and came back to us like He said He would. He has risen, is alive and in you. Worship and praise the mighty King!

 

May His mighty Spirit be with you. Peace and grace to you all!

 

Rick Hawbaker

Praying 4 U Ministries

Prayer For Resurrection Week-end...

Heavenly Father…We worship and praise you for sending your Son into this dark world as a man right with God showing us your heart and giving us hope and a Savior. We are grateful for the undeserving gift of Jesus to us as He was the Passover Lamb slain to free us from sins and heal our diseases.  

We celebrate the great victory of light over darkness as Jesus walked through death after being beaten and hung on a tree to die. He rose from the dead defeating Satan in the greatest event in history.

Father we ask for more of the power that resurrected Jesus from the dead. As your power is displayed your glory is revealed and that is why we are here, to glorify you.  We know the King is alive and that there is more of Him to come. Thank you Holy Spirit.

We believe you, your Son, and the Holy Spirit are one. All unmatched in power and glory. May we keep what Jesus has done and what the Holy Spirit is doing today always in front of us.

Thank you Papa for forgiving us of our sins and you remembering not the sin but the victory you have given us over it. Thank you for loving us, forgiving us, and choosing us. It is our privilege to host your presence!

In the good and great name of Jesus. Amen and Amen!

A glimpse of glory...

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My heart longs for the glory of the Lord and I got to see a glimpse of glory this morning.  A lot of you lifted up Keith Caro many times last Spring and Summer to our mighty God of restoration as Keith patiently waited for a matching kidney for a transplant.

He received a kidney and was in and out of the hospital numerous times in the first few months. You prayer warriors continued to pray and mountains fell before Keith and he became well.

I got glory bumps this morning as I glanced across the street while brushing the snow off my driveway. There was Keith with a big smile as he stood and waved at me from behind his snow blower. He cleared his drive and walk and sidewalks of his neighbors on both sides.
Jehovah Ralpha is alive and well and still answers prayers. Thank you all who participated in this story of victory over evil. The blood of Jesus healed us over two thousand years ago. Praise and worship the holy name of the Lord as He deserves all the praise and glory. His goodness and greatness rocks! 

May the grace and power of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

Rick Hawbaker
Praying 4 U Ministries

We worship your holy name...

Thank you, Papa, lover of my soul, for sending your son to die for us that we might be saved. His blood is sufficient for us and washes us whiter than snow when we ask you to forgive us. You are the mighty King of the Universe and without you we are nothing. Lord tuck us under your wing providing us protection from this dark world. Give us the courage to be bold in furthering your kingdom. It is great to work under an open heaven and co-labor with you. Your works go unmatched and to you we give all the glory. We worship your holy name! In the good and great name of Jesus. Amen and Amen!

Thankful we are not alone...

Father God...Your mighty Spirit still hovers over the earth and we are thankful that your breath given to us has caused our dry bones to rise. There is nothing like you or even a little bit like you. You are the unmatched King overflowing with abundant mercy to all those who call upon you. Thank you for bowing down to hear us and for taking every step on earth with us.  You are the King and we are grateful that you are here in power and majesty. In the good and great name of Jesus. Amen and Amen!

More healed bodies...

“Oh, give thanks to the God of heaven! For His mercy endures forever.” ~ Psalm 136:26 (NKJV).

I thank God that His love never fails and thank Him for showing up last night as we met to pray for men, women and children. All present were sons and daughters of the King.

Jesus gave us the authority to speak healing into one another and we are robbing God of His glory if we do not exercise His power to set others free from evil. We called out to Jehovah Rapha , the God who heals, and He delivered. We gave Jesus what He paid for on the cross…healed bodies.

God’s abundant mercy goes on and on and on and His kingdom of goodness continues to grow, and grow, and grow. I thank God for the glory cloud that circled over us and for His Holy Spirit that ran around the room like a wild buck.

The flame of the Holy Spirit in a lot of the people was turned up as God’s presence was released in the room. A barrel of gasoline was sprinkled on the fire as prayer continued and evil fled that night.

The grandeur of His goodness stands alone. The glory of the Lord will glow forever as the Spirit is released from within the children of God. We have been gifted with His Spirit. Pray for others to be healed!

“For the Lord is the great God,  And the great King above all gods.” ~ Psalm 95:3 (NKJV).

Rick Hawbaker

Praying 4 U Ministries

A piece of what Jesus paid for...

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“O Lord my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me.” ~ Psalm 30:2 (NKJV).

I am continuing to sing praises to my Lord God Almighty whom I called upon to heal me just a few days ago and He delivered. Our God is a mighty God full of mercy and grace and He provides and He heals. He is awesome. Our savior is a mighty fortress.

The wind had gone out of my sails as I tore a hamstring and was unable to go about daily activities. I sat on ice for three days as the swelling went down and then it was on to the heating pad.

I cried out to my God who is so good at healing that they call Him Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals. The Lord laid His healing hand upon my body and I recovered quickly.

It wasn’t without incident. Satan, the snake, tried to tell me that I wasn’t healed. I did feel a shot of pain from time to time, but I refused to believe the great deceiver.  Instead I laid claim to the healing work God had done in my own body.

Jesus paid a huge price that I might be healed. I let Satan know that my Jesus was going to get what He paid for…another healed body. I got a piece of what Jesus paid for as Heaven came to earth and I was healed.

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases,” ~ Psalm 103:2-3 (NKJV).

Thank You Jesus!

Rick Hawbaker

Praying 4 U Ministries

I am like the rain and snow?

“I know, O LORD, that a man's life is not his own; it is not for man to direct his steps.” ~ Jeremiah 10:23 (NIV).

I am in a season of rest. I didn’t want it. I didn’t ask for it, but God knows best and here I am. I have only called off work three times in the last twelve years and then this week comes and I have called off three days in a row with a hamstring injury.

Playing the game of life is like all games. Nobody wants to be jerked out of the game and sit on the sidelines. I feel that is what has happened to me, but I thank the Lord God Almighty for forcing me to slow down and check in with him.

Knowing the scripture above out of Jeremiah 10, “that a man's life is not his own; it is not for man to direct his steps”, I think we need to make a better attempt at checking in with Jesus. We need to know more about the course he has charted for us, our map to our Promised Land of heaven. Doing things our way certainly isn’t going to stack up well with our potter.

I was laying in pain asking my savior to come by and lay His healing hands on me. As I prayed I saw a vision of Him and I walking toward a corner. Only thing separating us was a row of broken off rotting wooden post.  

 

I could see the corner ahead but could see nothing straight ahead past that and there was not a road the right. The only path was to the left and that was the side He was on.

I think He was telling me that I can see the end of the road from where I am and that I have already made my choice and that is to be with Him eternally. That’s why there was not another road to take.

We have a close relationship and I already know I can climb up into His lap at any time. That is probably the reason that the fence was gone between us. He is always available and His presence is easily gained.

I have prayed what if anything else this vision was to tell me. I was told I am already seated with Him in heaven and am here on earth to release His power and glory. I have been sent down from heaven just like the rain and the snow that comes down and I, too, will not return to heaven without watering the earth.

So as I now wonder over the dusty trail to the final corner to go away with Him in heavenly places, I know that I, just like rain, or snow or the word of God, will not return to heaven void.

Thank You Holy Spirit!

“As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” ~ Isaiah 55 10-11~ (NIV)