The 5 finger Prayer! OT

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Learned as a child, this carries you through all the hard times. Love,

Marilyn

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> 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

> once said, a " sweet duty. "

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> 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.

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> 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. Also include our servicemen and women

> here and

> abroad who always stand tall in the duty of defending and

> protecting our

> nation. They need God's strength and comfort.

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> 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.

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> 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.

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> Should you decide to send this to a friend, you might brighten

> someone's

> day! Pass this on to someone special... I did.

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> Have a Beautiful Day, created by God

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