5 FIVE FINGER PRAYER AID POSTCARD

The 5 Finger Prayer Aide Lesson Reminder of how and who to pray for. Using the fingers on your hand, start with the thumb and pray these intentions in this order: 1.) The thumb is closest finger to you. So start praying for those who are closest to you. They are the persons easiest to remember. To pray for our dear ones is a "Sweet Obligation." While praying for our loved ones is easy the Bible also tells us to pray for our enemies who, in a negative way, are also near us. “Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you. (Matthew 5:44) And again, “Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate when people say unkind things about you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God wants you to do, and he will bless you for it.” (1 Peter 3:9) 2.) The next finger is the index. Pray for those who teach you, instruct you and heal you. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They need the support and wisdom to show direction to others. Always keep them in your prayers. 3.) The following finger is the tallest. It reminds us of our leaders, the governors and those who have authority. They need God's guidance. These men and women have great influence on society and we should pray that they display and teach godly principles in all they do. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God’s guidance. When the king of Nineveh prayed to God he saved his nation from destruction (Jonah 3:6-10). We should pray that our decision makers repent and seek God’s will as they lead us. 4.) The fourth finger is the ring finger. Even though it may surprise you, it is our weakest finger. It should remind us to pray for the weakest, the sick or those plagued by problems. They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them. Praying for others is a way of serving those around us and serving is what gives us purpose to life. “If you love Me,” Jesus said, “feed My sheep.” Praying for those in need is one way to feed Christ’s sheep. 5.) And finally we have our smallest finger, the smallest of all. Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. When you ate done praying for the other four groups, you will be able to see your own needs but in the proper perspective, and also you will be able to pray for your own needs in a better way. You can customize this design.... add text or graphics (pictures) or remove backgrounds. You can change the size or rotate the design.