The Five Fingers of Prayer

The Five Fingers of Prayer

1.       Your thumb is nearest to you. Begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember.

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, the members of Congress, and the leaders of the Supreme Court. Include leaders as well in business and industry. 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 relationship to God and others. As the Bible says, “The least shall be the greatest among you”.

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