The Five Finger Prayer

On Friday March 26th at 6:00pm we begin our 24 hour prayer vigil. Last Sunday cards with prayer request were placed on the altar. Each day this week they have been prayed over. These request have brought tears to my eyes and I am sure touch the heart of God. If you have a prayer request that you would like for us to pray for during the 24 hour prayer vigil - please do not hesitate to contact us. You can read more about this - including registering for a time to spend an hour in prayer by going to our church website by clicking HERE

In preparation for the weekend - here is a simple reading that has been passed along for years:

THE FIVE FINGER PRAYER

1. Your thumb is nearest 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 finally 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.