Five Finger Prayers
Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>
This is beautiful -- and it is surely worth making the 5-Finger
Prayer a part of our lives.
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.
He was looking forward to this moment all day long, after 6 days of labor
and it finally arrived - Visiting Day!
The man with the keys arrived to swing open the large, heavy doors. The
cold gray hall springs to life in the warm glow of light. He could hardly
control His emotions.
The families began to arrive. He peers from the corner of the room longing
for the 1st glimpse of His loved one. He lives for the weekends.
He lives for these visits.
As the cars arrive, He watches intently. Then, finally, they arrive, for
whom He would do anything. They embrace, eat a light lunch and reminisce
how things used to be.
At one point, they break into singing, with interruptions of laughter and
applause. But all too soon it is over. A tear comes to His eyes as they
depart.
Then the man with the keys closes the heavy doors. He hears the key turn
in the lock marking the end of a special day. There He stands, alone again.
He knows that most of His visitors will not contact Him again till next
week. As the last car pulls away from the parking lot, Jesus retreats into
loneliness as He waits until next Sunday - Visiting Day.
Is the time that we spend with Jesus an everyday thing, or do we just
visit Him on Sunday. Think about it...
The Bible contains:
The mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of
sinners, and the happiness of believers. It's doctrines are holy, it's precepts are
binding, it's histories are true, and it's decisions are immutable. Read it
to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains
light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is
the traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the
soldier's sword, and the Christian's charter.
Where paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and the gates of hell
disclosed.
Christ is it's grand subject, our good it's design, and the glory of God
it'd end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read
it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of
glory, and a river of pleasure. It is given you in life, will be open at
judgment, and be remembered forever. It involves the highest
responsibility, rewards the greatest labor, and condemns all who trifle
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