Five Finger
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. |
