Five Finger Prayer

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This was sent to me by a good friend and I thought it was worth passing on re people we can pray for during Lent and really all year long.

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Subject: Fw: FIVE FINGER PRAYER

This is beautiful - and it is surely worth making the 5 finger prayer a part of our lives.
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      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 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.

      Don't tell God how big your storm is, Tell the storm how big your God is!!!!!
 
Thank you for posting this, Rocket…it is absolutely beautiful and easy to remember. I am heaps grateful:thumbsup: . Have you thought about posting it into the Spirituality Forum?

Blessings - barb:)
 
J†M†J
I will pray for you and your intentions in my rosary tonight.

God Bless
In Jesus through Mary
Steve
 
BarbaraTherese said:
Thank you for posting this, Rocket…it is absolutely beautiful and easy to remember. I am heaps grateful:thumbsup: . Have you thought about posting it into the Spirituality Forum?

Blessings - barb:)
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Barb: I hadn’t thought of posting in the Spirituality Forum but will do so. Thanks for the suggestion.

Rocket
 
Thanks Rocket! This is so beautiful.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and in the hour of our death. Amen.
 
Rocket,thanks for the prayer,I really like it,it includes everyone,will not forget this one,easy for an old lady to remember!!!
Dianne
 
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