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5 Finger Prayer

Posted on March 5, 2008 by timglass

Here is a simple way, to help you pray, more effectively, everyday!

  1. Our thumb is nearest to us. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember.
  2. Our next finger is our 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.
  3. The next finger is the middle which is also the tallest. Let it remind us to pray for our leaders. For our president, governor and mayor. 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 it is our weakest finger; as any piano teacher will testify. Let this remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain. They need our prayers day and night. We can never pray too much for them!
  5. Lastly comes our little finger; the smallest of all. This is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and to others. So, our pinkie should remind us to pray for ourselves. By the time we have prayed for the other four groups, our own needs will be put into proper perspective and we will be able to pray for ourselves more effectively.

Thank you Father Ken Gehling, for sharing this with us!

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14 Responses

  1. Amy, on March 5th, 2008 at 8:02 pm Said:

    I like this. Easy to remember and makes sense.

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  2. Selena, on March 5th, 2008 at 10:12 pm Said:

    Or you can always do the A.C.T.S. to pray….

    I speak about it here:
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=3m4jod0n5Y8

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  3. catholickermit, on March 7th, 2008 at 8:01 pm Said:

    I used to teach this to our 7th grade Confirmation classes. It’s easy and a great way to keep intercessory prayer in our daily lives.

    Be holy.

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  4. timglass, on March 7th, 2008 at 8:18 pm Said:

    That’s too cool. I teach 7th and 8th grade CCD, and when I read this, I knew I’d be sharing it with them!

    You too!

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  5. liv4day, on March 7th, 2008 at 9:25 pm Said:

    This is great.

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  6. Crystal, on March 8th, 2008 at 11:29 am Said:

    This is awesome! Thanks for sharing it!

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  7. Rigg, on March 8th, 2008 at 1:24 pm Said:

    I will try your idea. I like to pray from the Bible.
    I like to pray during what everybody likes to call “Worship”.
    I like to pray while I am driving.
    I like to pray when I am talking to people.
    I like to pray unceasingly, which I have difficulty doing.

    I left another message on your Pendulum post.
    Your comments at peak9 Without Politicians have been to the point and Biblical; thank you for your reasoning.
    I want to invite you to read my newest post on conscience at:

    http://skunnydroppings.wordpress.com/.

    I would appreciate your comments.

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  8. Rigg, on March 8th, 2008 at 1:29 pm Said:

    Speaking of to the point,
    I left the wrong URL although I like Selena’s blog as well.

    My blog is at:
    http://riggword.wordpress.com/

    “Sorry about that Chief!”

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  9. timglass, on March 8th, 2008 at 8:35 pm Said:

    Rigg,
    Yes, there are many ways to pray. Sometimes we have “a sweet hour of prayer” other times maybe just a minute or second. I too like to pray, from the Bible, when I’m driving…and even when I’m posting on my blog, or making a comment elsewhere in blogland!

    Thanks for the comment and the invite!

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  10. peak9, on March 10th, 2008 at 8:52 pm Said:

    I have never seen or heard this. Thanks for posting.

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  11. timglass, on March 10th, 2008 at 9:01 pm Said:

    It was new to me too. And at the risk of being “punny”, I told my 7th and 8th graders “this prayer would come in handy!” :)

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  12. rhosie, on March 24th, 2008 at 12:13 am Said:

    nice post… i will keep that in mind everytime i pray…

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  13. Janice, on April 17th, 2008 at 12:44 pm Said:

    I really like this, Tim! May I repost it at Manna?

    God’s blessings,
    Janice

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  14. timglass, on April 17th, 2008 at 5:58 pm Said:

    Yes Janice, please do.

    Blessings to you also.

    Reply

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