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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.
Should you find it hard to get to sleep tonight,
just remember the homeless family who has no bed to lie
in.
Should you decide to send this to a friend,
you might brighten someone's day!
Pass this on to someone special... I did! God Bless!
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