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
pinky should remind you to pray for yourself.
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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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