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Praying Mantis |
 The
praying mantis sits motionless waiting for a fly or moth or other insect
to come by. Quickly it pounces. It seems to even sleep in this position. |
  The
mantis even attacks its own mate and eats him for supper if he is not
quick enough to get away. |
 There
is an amazing ability of the mantis to change color a little to fit
surroundings.
This helps him hide while waiting for meals. |
 Tropical
mantis have been found to be colored bright colors like the flowers they
sit on. There are bright pinks and other shades of yellow.  There
are fancy leg and wing structures and funny shaped heads. |
The
mantis just sits with its arms up all day like it is praying but it is
not. When we pray we have a discussion explaining what we like about our
blessings. 
We talk about what we need and we can ask God questions like you would talk with a friend. Just being in a certain position like this insect is not praying. Praying is a conversation with a FOREVER FRIEND. |
 When
Jesus lived on this earth, He loved to pray. He would go out early to pray
to His Father and stay out late at night again talking with His Father in
heaven. They were very close all the time. This was the reason Jesus had
so much power. His friends noticed He had a lot to talk about with His
Father so one day they asked Him to teach them how to pray.
Scripture passage: Lord's Prayer Song:
I Cor. 3:16 |
 Remember
to pray at least morning and evening. Pray before you eat and after you
eat. It is like talking on the phone to someone you cannot see. Only it is
a wonderful thing, that you never hear God put you on hold or give you
recorded messages. He never has you wait in line. You are admitted into
the throne room immediately. How sad that so many rush in and out without
stopping to listen for Him to say anything.
God and Jesus and the Holy Spirit are ready in any emergency to come to your rescue. It is faster than any 911 system on planet earth. Even though you cannot see Him working on the answer. You can be sure He is. Sometimes He will give you a signal that He is working on the answer. Trust Him. He always answers. Sometimes it is a "NO". Sometimes it is a "YES", and sometimes it is a "WAIT". Everyone hates waiting. But the timing is always best for you. God knows when it is better to wait awhile. If we ask for something that is God's desire for us to have or according to His will, He gives us what we ask for. (I John 5:14,15) Elijah had to pray 7 times before God sent the rain he promised. Elijah was on Mt. Carmel and had worked all day for God. He made sure the false prophets did not sneak any fire onto their sacrifices. They all waited for the real God to show His power by fire from heaven. Fire came fast when Elijah prayed. Then after that he wanted it to rain. Yet he had to pray 7 times. This was to keep Elijah humble. God has many different reasons for making us wait. Sometimes He wants to have us keep praying and not let go of His arm too soon. |
 At
the altar of incense, in the sanctuary there was sweet incense burned as
the priest prayed for the people. The people outside the tabernacle were
also praying. The sweet smell could be noticed for up to 2 miles outside
God's tent. Jesus in heaven prays for us. He takes our prayers and
translates them into the language of heaven. You do not have to worry
about having strange sounding words, Jesus translates them to sound just
right. He knows all the secret desires of your heart. If you love Him, He
grants the secret desires of your heart.
Some people pray to Satan. You can make sure you are praying to God by taking your BIBLE in your hands as the WORD of God. Pray out loud to God. Put your finger on a Bible promise and repeat it back telling God He promised this to you. Simply tell God in heaven you want to be totally HIS. Ask Him to create a clean heart in you. Tell Him you want Him to help you obey. Pray in the name of Jesus. Satan does not like to stay around when you sing praises to Jesus and pray. God will not allow Satan to trick you when you pray in faith to God in heaven in the name of Jesus. Angels camp around those who love and obey God. (Ps. 34:7)These angels are so much stronger than Satan and his angels. |
| I had a friend in school who prayed to dead people
and had books of Satan in her home and incense used in Satan
worship. She thought for awhile that she was praying to God but she found
out she was tricked. She thought her dead father was playing radio music
to her from the basement. She was fooled. She had the wrong books.
The BIBLE is the only true book of God.
Read what the Bible says about visitors from other worlds. In Revelation 16:14 it says the spirits of demons will do miracles and bring world leaders together. In Isaiah 8:19 it says not to listen to mediums that talk to the dead. |
 I
would like to share a few answers to prayer that have happened in my life.
The smallest answer we get, is more valuable to us then all the answers
other people get.
When I went to Texas to a medical convention, I had a terrible experience at the motel. The manager gave a key to some man who tried to do me harm in the middle of the night. I screamed for him to leave my room, I barricaded the door and prayed all at the same time. It scared the man so bad he left. I know God helped me that night. He guarded me. I moved to a different motel. |
Another answer to prayer happened when I was a teenager.
I was 17 years old, I heard a man by the name of Elder Coon share how he
got answers to prayer. I wondered if God would answer me directly too. One
day, I really needed an answer. I lost my contacts while I was jumping for
the volley ball on the back lawn. There were many young people playing
with us in our back yard. It was really fun. Everyone stopped but no one
could see anything in the grass in the dark. |
| Next morning I knelt with my family and prayed. We laid out the promise of Mathew 7:7 & 8 "Seek and ye shall find". This Bible verse was meant originally to help people find Bible wisdom. I asked God to help me seek and find my contact. After searching for a few hours, it was found. I was so excited, I wanted to share this answer with everyone. God had heard ME. |
| Later at school a friend lost her contact. I was embarrassed at first to tell her about my answered prayer. Finally I ventured out with it and she bowed her head and we prayed. Immediately she found her contact in the dust. That gave me courage to share with others without being afraid. |
 A
third answer to prayer happened when it was still dark outside. I had just
graduated from medical school and it was time for my second son to be
born. It was stormy outside. My husband ran across the street with our
little 2 year old boy to stay at the neighbors while I was in the
hospital. I did not notice much for I was in a hurry to get the pain over
with. On the way to the hospital, the car was moved by strong winds. Rain
soon began pelting the car so hard it was impossible to see if we were on
the road. Suddenly things let up and it was easier to drive. We were
praying in between contractions. When we arrived at the hospital we
discovered a tornado had crossed our path. God protected us again |
The only way to be safe from Satan's tricks is to read the
Bible and pray. Daniel prayed three times a day. These were special times
of prayer. Also he prayed all night sometimes. Jesus also did that.
(Mathew 14:23)
Contact your heavenly Father if you get into trouble. Parents, Christian friends, and Pastors can help too but God is always there. He will answer every prayer that you pray when you are willing to obey. Find promises in the Bible which will help you trust Jesus. Use your energy to help others. In every emergency contact heaven. Talk to God in Jesus' name. (Jeremiah 33:3) Your prayers smell sweet to God, sweet as the perfume of the sanctuary incense. |
| Quiz:
Put on your thinking cap and answer a few questions. 1. How many different type of praying mantis are there? 2. What colors of mantis can be found? 3. Where do some people think these insects get their name? 4. What unusual form of laying eggs do these mantis have? 5. Is there an answer to prayer that you would like to share? I would enjoy reading it. 6. Repeat the Lord's prayer of Mathew 6. 7. How far can the incense be smelled from God's sanctuary? 8. Who prays for us all the time? 9. How many times did Elijah pray for rain? 10. Some people pray to Satan. How can you be sure you are not doing that? 11. Which prayers always get answers? 12. Will we ever get something that is not God's will for us? (1John 5:14,15) |
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Promises about Prayer
If you have faith...you shall say unto this mountain, be thou removed,
and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. And all things,
whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, BELIEVING, ye shall receive. Mathew
21: 21 & 22 He will be very gracious unto you at the voice of your cry; when He shall hear it, He will answer you. Isaiah 30:19 And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will He hears us. And if we know He hears us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him. I John 5: 14, 15 Then shall you call upon ME, and you shall go and pray unto me, and I will listen to you. Jeremiah 29:12 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and when they are yet speaking, I will hear. Isaiah 65:24
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16 You shall make your prayer unto Him, and He shall hear you...Job 22:27
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask what you want, and it shall be done unto you. John 15:7 And call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me. Psalm 50:15 You will call upon Me, and I will answer. Psalm 91:15; Isaiah 58:9
God loves to give gifts. Mathew 7:11 The righteous cry and He delivers them out of ALL their troubles. Psalm 34:7 Every morning, noon and night: "Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray and cry aloud; and he shall hear my voice." Psalm 55:17
The Father knows before you ask. Mathew 6:8 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. I John 3:22 But when you pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do; for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. .. Mathew 6:7
After this manner pray: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. They will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever, Amen. Mathew 6:9-13 |
 This
mountain of preparation of this web site and the materials to
present in India seems so hard to get done in time. Dear Lord, HELP
please. In the name of Jesus I ask for help and strength to finish these.
"The Lord is my strength, and He will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places." Habakkuk 3:19 |
My prayer
for you:
May
God's love gently wash over your soul,
and calm your every fear.
I pray that God will hold you in the palm of His hand,
and always keep you so near.
May
God help you find great strength in His truth and love,
for today's journey, and each following day.
May your faith in the power of prayer remain,
giving you hope, as He leads you in His way.
May
you find comfort in God's son Jesus,
and the loving gift of Salvation He brings.
May you always claim the Promises in the Word of the Lord.
I pray that your life will be enriched with many blessings.
to watch over you in everything that you do.
May angels shelter you during life's storms,
and shine God's light to show the way through.
May
you always be thirsty and hungry enough to seek God.
May you continually give your
heart to Jesus. I pray that you will daily have a Forever Friendship with Jesus.
May your name remain in the book of life and be ready for Heaven above.
In Jesus name,
Amen
Next is lesson 15. There is a very interesting story in the sanctuary about two young goats. You will not want to miss this one. You can learn what will happen at the end of the world by studying this sanctuary story.
Give us today the food we need,
forgive us the wrongs we have done. Give us today the food we need,
forgive us the wrongs we have done. Mathew 6:11-12
Ask,
and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be
opened unto you. For everyone that asks receives. Matthew 7:7
Whatsoever
you shall ask the Father in my name, He will give it you. Hitherto have
you asked nothing in My name: ask, and you shall receive, that your joy
may be full. John 16:23 & 24
And
whatsoever you shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may
be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in my name, I will do it.
John 14: 13, 14
He
hears the prayer of the righteous. Prov. 15:29
He
will fulfill the desire of them that fear Him. Psalm 145: 18 &
19
When
you pray, ..enter into your closet, and when you have shut the door, pray
to your Father which is in secret; and your Father which sees in secret
shall reward you openly. Mathew 6:7