Finger Prayer

This is so neat. I had never heard this before. This is beautiful - and it
is surelyworth making the 5 finger prayer a part of our lives.

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.

If you decide to send this to a friend, you might brighten someone's day!
Pass this on to someone special.. I did.

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