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 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.
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