Rules Of Prayer

I grew up in a Christian home attending morning and evening weekly services, choir practice on Saturdays and never missing Sunday school and Sunday Services. Ours was a church of prayer as other denominations refer to it. Revival meetings were organized almost every week. I attended such revivals and was one of the active participants. I was either leading the choir or was interpreting the pastors' sermon in a traditional dialect to those who do not understand or speak the English Language and vice versa. Most of the time, I do both task.

In my observation of the various services and revival meetings, I noticed that for almost five (5) years, the same prayer points were been rendered. No addition, no subtraction. During such prayer meetings or revival services, the pastor would frown at whoever did not shout at the top of his voice. He would sometimes mention the person's name saying

"Mr. Peter, you better raise your voice and shout out your prayer. Do not allow the devil to cover up your prayer, stop praying like a gentleman. Shout!!!"

Precisely, the prayer points always include the following:

a) Prayer for Blessing and Promotion

b) Prayer for protection against Sudden and Premature death

c) Prayer for Journey Mercy

d) Prayer for the death of the enemies and disruption of their plans

e) Prayer for the pregnant women to give birth safely without any complication

Did the members ever receive the answer to their prayers? Let's take a look at the following statistics and you provide the answer.
Prayer for Blessing and Promotion

98% of the congregation were still struggling to live above the average class98% could not afford three square meals in a day.98% could not move from their one room apartment to live in a flatOnly 1% could afford to buy a fairly used underrated car.Prayer for Protection from illness and against Sudden or Premature Death and Journey MercyAbout 75% were involved in an accident (I was one of them)About 10% died prematurely (My mother was one of them)A bout 78% fell sick most often (The pastor was one of them)About 95% were still entangled in the web of the so called enemy

Prayer for Death of the enemies and Disruption of their plans
I personally do not render this prayer because the Scripture did not ask us to curse but to bless those that curse us. Job said I did not sin by praying for the death of my enemies (I will write on this in another post)

Prayer for the Pregnant Women to Give Birth Peacefully without any Complications

At least 30% had complications

Now we can ask ourselves these questions

Didn't God hear their cry of supplications to HIM? Of course HE did.
Did HE choose to turn a deaf ear to their prayers? Maybe, maybe not. But, one thing is sure the hand of the LORD is not too short to deliver us, neither is HIS ear too heavy to hear our cries.

I sat down one day and thought aloud, why do we have to shout at the top of our voices everyday and yet nothing happens. Why do we have to shout and jump up with our heads almost reaching the ceiling and yet no result? Then, a thought came to my mind about the word of Christ which says;

"Watch and Pray"

"Watch and Pray" says Christ Jesus, not Pray and Watch. This particular rule has to be observed every seconds of our life and we must have it in my every time we approach our Heavenly Father in prayer.

Do not pray for journey mercy and defy the rules of traffic
Do not pray for God's blessing and refuse to work for it or share the little you have with those who have nothing.
Do not pray for God's mercy and refuse to forgive those who have wrong you.
Do not pray for God's grace and live your life in sin.
Do not pray for God's protection and look other trouble
Do not pray for God's mercy and harbor hatred toward your fellow neighbor.
Do not pray for safe delivery of your baby in the womb and refuse to follow your doctor's advice.
Do not pray against sudden premature death while you also pray for the death of your enemies (those who Christ died for. Those who HE has bought with a price to be redeemed back to God).
Do not pray for curses to be broken when you yourself curse other.
Love your neighbor as yourself
When you pray belet your mind and being be like that of a little child.

Once all these rules are observed in love, then our prayers and supplications will surely be heard and we will surely receive an answer from the MERCY THRONE of the ALMIGHTY, because HE IS GOD.

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Top Ten Anime Convention Rules

For all you newbies out there, a Japanese Anime Convention or "con" for short, is a large gathering of anime, manga and gaming fans.

Anime conventions can range from a group of 100 people to 5000 people, and have an array of activities to do. From manga libraries, gaming rooms, cosplay panels, dealer rooms, host cafes, and guest speakers; such as voice actors, artists, and writers. So no matter what your interests are regarding anime, you'll always find something to do!

For anyone who has never been to an anime con before, the experience can be both exhilarating and terrifying all at once. I personally experienced this range of emotion at my first con.

This list is meant to help ANY first time convention goer, or anyone who has already gone but has had less fun than they wanted. Trust me when I say, these rules will REALLY help if followed. Both me and my mom are veteran con goers and live by them. They have served us well and I hope they can do the same for you.

1) Always pre-register. This way it will cost less money and you won't have to wait in the very long registration lines.

2) Never, under any condition, wear a fuzzy costume. Even if you're going to the Arctic circle. Don't wear a fuzzy animal suit or anything remotely thick because you will be sticky and miserable.

3) Always wear proper foot wear. That means no platform shoes, 6-inch heels, flip-flops, or custom made anime shoes. I say custom made shoes because you will get them with more than enough time to break them in, but not want to for fear of nicking, scuffing, or stepping in something gross while wearing them. Breaking in new shoes at a convention is like submitting yourself to torture. So unless you like your feet bleeding and sore, wear comfortable shoes that you have already broken in. Sneakers, school shoes, boots...anything that you know is comfortable for many hours and lots of miles.

4) Okay, I know we all want to look exactly like our favorite character, even if they have blue hair down to their feet; but if you can avoid it, don't wear a wig. Not unless it's winter and you are accustomed to wearing wigs. Try picking a character with your color hair or dying it if you are comfortable with that, or maybe buying some hair extensions from a place that sells them. That's how I avoid wearing them.

5) Always dress for the season and venue. If it's the middle of summer, do not pick a character with three overcoats like Ed from Full Metal Alchemist or Fai from Tsubasa Chronicles. Just the same, if you are in Canada during winter, don't dress in a skimpy outfit like Yuko from Gurren Lagann or Black Rock Shooter. I experienced this once, and never again will I wear three coats in the middle of summer.

6) Remember to bring the little things like a small first aid kit, some band-aids, Advil, Tums, and maybe even a small sewing kit just in case an accident happens. Also a healthy snack and water--not just candy or junk, but some food that is really nourishing. We always bring peanut butter and jam sandwiches, and granola bars. Plus it is good to know that the prices for food at conventions are pretty steep, so be advised.

7) No big swords or accessories. Unless you are going straight to a contest or are going to a section where you want your picture to be taken, ditch the swords in your car or motel room. Try picking characters that have smaller weapons or sheathes for the swords, so you are not poking anyone's eyes out or dragging a 6-foot sword behind you all day like an albatross. Plus you have to have ALL weapons checked by convention Security and get their OKAY to keep them. So if going with smaller weapons, go with wood because it's more light weight and Security will be able to tell that immediately.

You should also know this, if you buy a sword while at the convention, you are not allowed to start using it. You must go put it in your car or hotel room right away. And they strictly enforce this with employees at the entrance and exit points.

8) If you want an autograph get in the lines at least one-hour in advance, and maybe even one and a half hours, depending on how large the con is. If you do not get there on time, they will turn you away because they actually have a cut-off point for how many people they will let in the line.

9) Get all your shopping done on Friday. They run out of things very quickly and Saturday it is wall-to-wall people. Also, bring cash and ask if a vendor takes debit. You don't want to be spending what little cash you have on you in a store that takes debit cards. And don't forget, just because you can buy a figure cheaper online, doesn't mean you're not getting a bootleg. In person you can see what you are getting, and conventions have the rule of NO BOOTLEGS. Plus online you will be charged shipping, which adds to the cost of any item.

10) Make lists for everything. I know it sounds stupid, but this will really help. You will end up NOT forgetting things that you may have forgotten. Things like cosplay accessories, medications, snacks, cameras, directions, registration papers, or even just the list of what you want to buy. I have anywhere from 2-3 lists every year, and more than once it has stopped me from forgetting something.

That about sums it up, but here is my last suggestion, look up con videos online and that will give you a better feel for how busy it is.

Hue Hue Anime Reviews is a great site to learn about new animes and old. It is a little different from most anime review blogs in that it reviews entire series (not episodes), and it NEVER does spoilers. It gives detailed age ratings as to WHY something receives a certain age rating. It is also child friendly and encourages young newcomers to the world of Japanese anime.

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