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.
With Love,