[Spirited] Handy

I HOLD IN MY HANDThis is beautiful -and it issurely worth making the 5 finger prayer a part of our lives.1. Your thumb is nearest you. So begin your prayers by praying for thoseclosest 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 supportand 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 thepresident, leaders in business and industry, and administrators. These people shapeour nation and guide public opinion. They need God's guidance.4. The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the factthat this isour weakest finger; as any piano teacher will testify. It should remindus to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain. They need your prayersday and night.You cannot pray too much for them.5. And lastly comes our little finger; the smallest finger of all whichis 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 prayfor yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, yourown needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.