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\"01-30-14<\/a>Pr<\/p>\n

Me: Howdy Prodigal!<\/p>\n

Prodigal: I was just finishing up a prayer.<\/p>\n

Me: Do you need time alone?<\/p>\n

Prodigal: No, It was short. I don’t really know what else to say.<\/p>\n

Me: I agree, there are so many ways to pray but what should I have in the prayer?<\/p>\n

Prodigal: I don’t know sometimes I get confused. Should I say As I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep<\/em>…<\/p>\n

Me: Actually I found a cute little story to remind us of key pointers in pray. This is just one way to pray.<\/p>\n

Prodigal: Please share.<\/p>\n

This is a method of learning how to pray with your fingers that was found in God’s Little Devotional Book for Women.<\/p>\n

Your thumb is the digit nearest to your heart, so pray first for those who are closest to you. Your own needs, of course should be included, as well as those of your beloved family and friends.<\/p>\n

The second finger is the one used for pointing. Pray for those who point you toward the truth, whether at church or school. Pray for teachers, mentors, pastors, and those who inspire your faith.<\/p>\n

The third is the tallest. Let it stand for the leaders in every sphere of life. Pray for those in authority-both within the body of Christ and those who hold office in various areas of government.<\/p>\n

The fourth finger is the weakest, as every pianist knows. Let it stand for those who are in trouble and pain-the sick, injured, abused, wounded, or hurt.<\/p>\n

The little finger is the smallest. <\/em> Let it stand for those who often go unnoticed, including those who suffer abuse and deprivation.<\/p>\n

Of course there are several ways to pray and this is just one of them. The point is to remember to pray and also remember to pray for others and not just ourselves or just the people that we know. It is the 4th of July and I ask a challenge that on this fourth take and say a prayer of praise for living in a country that has religious freedom. Also pray for our president, our governor, our local body of government in your area. Pray for the supreme court judges. Pray that our country will grow a stronger foundation with Jesus Christ. Enjoy your day whether it has rain or shine because at least we are all free!<\/p>\n

If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed John 8:36<\/p>\n

Jennifer Van Allen
\nwww.theprodigalpig.com
\nwww.faithincounseling.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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