Sheri Wohlfert
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Talks & Topics
    • Discipleship & Evangelization
    • Women's Ministry
    • Catholic Schools
    • Catholic Hospitality Training
  • Events & Bookings
  • About
  • Contact

Joyful Words Blog

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path. 

– Psalm 119:105

Praying With 5

1/20/2020

3 Comments

 
Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17

The single most powerful thing we can do is pray.  Prayer is our hope, it’s our peace, it’s our inroad to God’s grace and comfort.  We are called as christians to offer prayers of thanksgiving, prayers of surrender, prayers of forgiveness and prayers of petition.  Prayer is our communication with the God who created us, loves us and is waiting to flood our minds, hearts and lives with his presence if we just call on his name.  There are dozens and dozens of books on how to pray and why to pray and when to pray.  There are dozens of videos on prayer not to mention journals and tools to help us pray better.  All of these marvelous resources don’t do us any good if we don’t carve out the time to practice what they teach.

Every now and again I just have to STOP and back up the truck.  Things can get busy and complicated and we can get in a prayer rut or forget to pray at all.  When I enter one of these seasons I know I need to take a step back and simplify things.  These are also the times I usually need a reminder that praying can happen anywhere, anytime and doesn’t require books or journals or routine.  Simple, heartfelt spontaneous prayer is such a source of comfort, balance and joy.  I find that if I connect prayer to a frequently seen object it helps me remember to pause and pray.   In case you could use a simple way to slow down and pray, here is a quick way to pray every time you look at  your hand.  I didn’t make this up but it sure gets my attention and serves as a gentle reminder that I need to talk often with the one who loves me most.

As you relax you hands to your side, the thumb is closest to your leg so we start there and move toward the pinky.  Here’s what you do…

Thumb: since it’s closest to you, you use your thumb to pray for those who are closest to you.  Mention them by name and offer God whatever worry or wish you have for them.

Pointer: Say a prayer for all those in your life who point you to Jesus. 

Tall Finger:  Since this is the tallest finger and “towers” over the others, we use this finger to pray for those above us in authority and power.  We pray for leaders of our town, church, state, nation and world.  (Praying here a little extra instead of complaining about these leaders is so much more productive)

Ring Finger:  Since it is the weakest of all the fingers, this is  where we pause to pray for all those who are weak and powerless.  The unborn, the homeless, the hungry, the refugees all those who have no strength or voice.

Pinky Finger:  The little one we save for last is us.  Here we offer our own personal prayers and needs to the Lord.

Each time you gaze at your hand, pause and offer these five prayers.  It’s easy to do as you see your hands washing dishes or sorting laundry or resting on the steering wheel at a stop light.  I hope we never look at our hands the same way again!

A Seed To Plant:  Make a note somewhere about the prayers for each finger and find at least five opportunities this week to pray this way.​

Blessings on your day!
3 Comments
Gracen Goerge
1/20/2020 09:22:57 am

Hey Mrs. Wholfert, This is Gracen Goerge. I have been reading your blogs for a while now and I love all of the stories and analogies that you use. It really amazes me how you can take something as universal as a hand and turn it into such an amazing thing! Keep up the amazing work!

Reply
Paula Smith
1/20/2020 11:37:46 am

Such a wonderful idea! And so easy to remember. You are one of the people I am thankful for! You are guiding me along with countless other " strangers" besides those you encounter daily.

Thank you.

Reply
Bob Sherman
1/20/2020 12:24:15 pm

Will be including you on my pointer finger Ms Sheri. You are truly guiding me toward our beautiful Savior Jesus Christ as I pray to Him. Thanks again for this simple but powerful way to pray! May God's Peace and Grace be with you this day.

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Subscribe to Joyful Words Blog
    Subscribe

    Sheri's writing can also be found at Faith Catholic Publications and on CatholicMom.com
    Picture
    Picture

    Archives

    February 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    November 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    August 2024
    July 2024
    June 2024
    May 2024
    April 2024
    March 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    December 2023
    November 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012

Email     [email protected]

Phone   989.640.6673

Subscribe to Joyful Words Blog

* indicates required
/* real people should not fill this in and expect good things - do not remove this or risk form bot signups */

Content is the intellectual property of Sheri Wohlfert
Created by Olivia K Design
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Talks & Topics
    • Discipleship & Evangelization
    • Women's Ministry
    • Catholic Schools
    • Catholic Hospitality Training
  • Events & Bookings
  • About
  • Contact