The document describes a "five finger prayer" method for youth to structure their prayers. It recommends using each section of the hand to guide intentions: (1) thumb for loved ones, (2) pointer finger for teachers/leaders, (3) tall middle finger for national leaders, (4) ring finger for those suffering, and (5) pinky finger for oneself. Praying in this way is meant to help ensure all groups are remembered yet keep one's own needs in perspective. The document promotes additional youth sermon resources on its website.

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Youth Sermon -
Five Finger
Prayer
Use your hand to
talk about prayer.
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Your thumb is nearest to 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.”
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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.
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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.
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The fourth finger is our ring
finger. Surprising to many is
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.
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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 pinky
should remind you to pray
for yourself.
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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.
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