Five Fingers Of Prayer
1. Your thumb is nearest to 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.
Should you find it hard to get to sleep tonight, just remember
the homeless family who has no bed to lie in. Should you
decide to send this to a friend, you might brighten someone's
day! Pass this on to someone special... I did! God Bless!
[ Author and orginal source unknown -- from John Traver ]
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