NATIVE AMERICAN FIVE FINGER PRAYER

August 15, 2004

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.

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.

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

~ " 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. "

~ " 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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