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!!!
This page hosted by Geocities Get your own Free Home Page