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5 FINGERS OF PRAYER

 


   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 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 find yourself stuck in
 traffic; don't despair. There are
people in this world for whom driving
is an unheard of privilege.

  Should you have a bad day at work;
Think of the man who has been out of
work for the last three months.

Should you despair over a
relationship gone bad; Think of the person
who has never known what it's like to
love and be loved in return.

Should you grieve the passing of
another weekend; Think of the woman
in dire straits, working twelve hours a
day, seven days a week, for $15.00 to
feed her family.

Should your car break down, leaving
   You miles away from assistance, Think
of the paraplegic who would love the
opportunity to take that walk.

Should you notice a new gray hair in
the mirror; Think of the cancer
patient in chemo who wishes she had
hair to examine.

Should you find yourself at a loss
and pondering; what is life all
about, what is my purpose? Be thankful,
there are those who didn't live long
enough to get the opportunity.

Should you find yourself the victim
of other people's bitterness,
ignorance, smallness or insecurities;
Remember, things could be worse.
You could be them!!!

Should you decide to send this to a
friend; You might brighten
someone's day!

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