FIVE FINGER PRAYER
1. Your thumb is nearest you. So begin your prayers bypraying for those closest to you. They are the easiestto 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 forthose who teach, instruct and heal. This includesteachers, doctors, and ministers. They need supportand wisdom in pointing others in the right direction.Keep them in your prayers.
3. The next finger is the tallest finger. It remindsus of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders inbusiness and industry, and administrators. Thesepeople shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God's guidance.
4. The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising tomany is the fact that this is our weakest finger; asany piano teacher will testify. It should remind us topray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain.They need your prayers day and night. You cannot praytoo much for them.
5. And lastly comes our little finger; the smallestfinger of all which is where we should place ourselvesin relation to God and others. As the Bible says, "Theleast shall be the greatest among you." Your pinkieshould remind you to pray for yourself. By the timeyou have prayed for the other four groups, your ownneeds will be put into proper perspective and you willbe able to pray for yourself more effectively.