THE FIVE FINGER PRAYER AND A MESSAGE OF PEACE

March 20, 2004

THE FIVE FINGER PRAYER

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. "

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 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.

Peace is...

Accepting the differences of others.

Peace is...

Understanding another's sorrow.

Peace is...

Sharing in another's trials.

Peace is...

Lending a hand to a stranger in need.

Peace is...

Pressing forward with a hopeful heart

in times of difficulty and strife.

Peace is...

Serenity in the heart of the world.

A Message Of Peace Around The World

~ " We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a

little of each other everywhere. " ~

~ " If I could reach up and hold a star for every time you've made me smile, the

entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand. "

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