Five Finger Prayer
1. Your
thumb is nearest you. So begin your prayers by praying for those
closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for
our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a "sweet duty."
2. The
next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach,
instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers.
They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right
direction. Keep them in your prayers.
3. The
next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders.
Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and
administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public
opinion. They need God's guidance.
4. The
fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the fact
that this is our weakest finger, as any piano teacher will testify.
It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble
or in pain. They need your prayers day and night. You cannot
pray too much for them.
5. And
lastly comes our little finger - the smallest finger of all which
is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others.
As the Bible says, "The least shall be the greatest among
you." Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself.
By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own
needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able
to pray for yourself more effectively.
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