Five Finger Prayer Guide

I'm not quite sure how emailed me this "Five Finger Prayer Guide" but I think it is a wonderful prayer guide and I'd like to pass it on. The guide mentions that as we look at our hands we can use our fingers to remind us and guide us in our prayers.

As you look at your hand look first at your thumb. It is the nearest to you and reminds us to pray for those that God has placed closest to us. Our family, friends, and loved ones. They are the easiest to remember. As C. S. Lewis said, praying for these is a "Sweet duty".

The next finger is the pointing finger. It reminds us to pray for those who teach, instruct and heal, This includes our teaches, doctors and ministers. They need our support and God's wisdom and guidance as they point others in the right direction.

The next finger is the tallest finger and reminds us to pray for those in authority over us. Pray for our leaders. Pray for those in the government, business and industry that shape our nation, the world and public opinion. They need God's guidance.

The next finger is our ring finger. It is the weakest finger. It reminds us to pray for those that are weak, troubled or in pain. They need our prayers. We can not pray to much for them.

The last finger is our little finger, the smallest finger of all. This is how we should place our self 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 pray for the other groups that your fingers remind you to pray for, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for your self more effectively.