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.
