In Times That We Don't Know How To Pray

Five Finger Prayer

1. The thumb – Your thumb is nearest you. Begin your prayers by praying for those
closest to you. (Pray for your loved ones).
2. The pointer – 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 tallest finger – It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in
business and in industry, and administrators. These people shape our nation and guide
public opinion. They need God’s guidance.
4. The fourth finger – Surprisingly to many is 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. 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 last shall be the
greatest among you.” Your pinky 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.