5 Finger Prayer
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.
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change
courage to change the things I can
and the wisdom to know the difference."
-Sylvia C. Lopez
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