Friday, March 13, 2009

Spiritual Uplifter 2: Praying

"Have faith in God," Jesus answered. "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you will receive it, and it will be yours. "
- Mark 11: 22-24

And pray that we may be delivered from the wicked and evil men, for not everyone has faith. But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
- 2 Thessalonians 3: 2-3

--Prayer is our way of talking to the Lord. He loves to hear from us just like our family or friends. But do you know what each of your fingers mean when you pray?

praying hands Pictures, Images and Photos

Each finger represents things you should pray for in your prayer to the Lord your God.

The Thumb: The people closest to you
ex: your family,friends,animals..etc.

Index Finger: People in who Own or are in charge of something
ex: your principal, your teachers, your boss...etc.

Middle Finger: Your Leaders
ex: the president, members of congress, the mayor...etc.

The Ring Finger (Your Weakest Finger): The sick or the weak; People who may need God or are struggling

Pinky Finger: Yourself

--Did you know that? When I first learned that I realized I had some things to work on in my prayer myself.
For instance praying for yourself last.
With all the worrys and the fears in our everyday life ill admit that I didnt always pray for myself last.
Now I realize that no matter what may happen or what natural disaster or economy situation arises; we're going to be alright.
For the Lord himself said:
I will NEVER leave or forsake you.
-Hebrews 13: 14

So I challenge you from now on to work on your prayer.
Are you praying the way we are supposed to?
and even if you are im sure theres always something small we could fix with it. :)

God Bless

In Christ,
-Tiffany

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