Five Finger Prayer

Five Finger Prayer

Thumb: Those closet to you, your family members

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you for our Families and loved ones.

May you bring our families closer, to know, to care and support each other.

Give us grace to forgive, generosity to praise, gentleness to accept each other’s uniqueness.

We thank you for the fun time, the conversations, and the meals that we share.

In Jesus’ name, we pray, AMEN.

Pointer/Index:

Those that point you to the right direction (teachers, doctors, pastors), wisdom & the support

Dear Lord,

Thank you to our headmistress, teachers, counselors, tutors, coaches, and pastors.

May you give them wisdom and patience to guide us to find our true selves and not be lost in the crowd or human opinions.

May they guide us with truth, faith, love, and hope in our daily responsibilities.

Shower them with Your warmth, affirmation, and praise, for You are the Creator of all beautiful things. In Jesus’ name, we pray, AMEN.

Middle:

Those that lead and guide (leaders, government...)

Dear Lord and King,

We acknowledge that you have given government power and authority to administer peace and order.

Give the leadership courage and confidence to act in truth, justice, and peace for all.

May those who hold power use power humbly.  May those who hold resources use it fairly.  May those who have authority use it with love, compassion, and empathy.

In Jesus’ name, we pray, AMEN

Ring: Those who are closest to your heart, including yourself

Dear Lord,

Bless You, my Dear Heavenly Father!

I am created in Your image. I am learning to see ME through Your eyes.  You love all of me. I am discovering that my weakness is not to be pushed away but to embrace.  I am Your dear child, and You love me no matter what.

When I cry, you are there. When I laugh, you share my joy. When I struggle, you send help. When I am quiet; I sense Your presence.

In Jesus’ name, we pray, AMEN.

Pinky: Those that are weak, in sickness, in trouble or in pain

 Dear Jesus,

You do not make yourself equal with God but take on the likeness of humans to share our sorrow and pain.  Thank you for healing our sickness, forgiving our sins, and for giving us the privilege of becoming children of God.

You send us to share the good news to the poor, heal the sick, comfort the bereaved, and be a shepherd to the lost sheep. May your love increase in our hearts.

In Jesus’ name, we pray, AMEN.

Bring your five fingers to your heart and pray Ps. 18:1-3

I love you, Lord. You are my strength.

The Lord is my rock, my protection, my Savior.

    My God is my rock.

    I can run to him for safety.

    He is my shield and my saving strength, my high tower.

I will call to the Lord.

    He is worthy of praise.