This is so neat. This is beautiful - and it is surely worth making the 5 finger prayer a part of our lives.
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 fingeris 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 Bless~
6 comments:
I can't believe y'all have been having snow! I wore flip flops and a short sleeve shirt outside all day long! I would love for my girls to see snow. We went snow skiing last year, and I want to go back this year. Just love bundling my bundles up! I doubt we will though. Maybe next year. Like your new banner. I think it is new, huh? It must have been a while since I was over here. Thanks for keeping up with my crazy little family. Melanie
ahhhh i have not seen thi sin a while loved it back when I did and love it now THANK YOU
Love n hugs and prayers Laura
I have never heard of the five finger prayer but I love it! Thank you so much for all your support and prayers. It means so much to me.
that's a good one...I haven't seen it before either, thanks for sharing.
We finally are back to our 'normal' weather and things are drying out. I can't wait for spring!
Hope you are feeling well, I have some stuff going on but I'll deal with it somehow...we always do don't we...;)
I love the 5 finger prayer. I first read it 4 or 5 years ago in an e-mail I received. Every time I get it it makes me smile. Thanks for putting it up for me to see again. It's been awhile.
Helen
i'm checking on you to see if you are ok. not sure where everyone is anymore, myspace, facebook, but i know you'll peek here! hope you are ok
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