FIVE FINGER PRAYER1. 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. 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. |
GOD’S PROMISES FOR TOUGH TIMES
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1
“I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4
“The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and He knoweth them that trust in Him.” Nahum 1:7
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy paths acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5,6
“But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
“The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1
“Humble yourselves therefore unto the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time:
Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:6,7
“Ye shall have a song, as in the night when a holy solemnity is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come into the mountain of the Lord, to the mighty One of Israel.” Isaiah 30:29
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31
“Thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee.” Isaiah 26:3
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee, yea I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee,” Isaiah 43:2
“Be careful for nothing; but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made know to God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6,7
“In God I have put my trust: I will not be afraid what men can do unto me.” Psalm 56:11
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.” Psalm 27:14
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ, our Lord.” Romans 6:23
“But God commanded His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
“And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.” 1 John 5:11, 12
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13 |