PINKY FINGER: PRAYER
Through prayer you confessed your sins and need for forgivness to Christ. Regular times of prayer allows you to continue sharing your needs to the Lord, both individually and with other believers.

Scriptures on the Importance of Prayer

• “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
• “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” 1 John 5:14
• “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6

RING FINGER: READ THE BIBLE
Reading the Bible allow you to learn about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. It also helps you know how to live as a Christian. So, reading the Bible daily is very important to your spiritual growth.

Scriptures on the Importance of Prayer

• “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness…” 2 Timothy 3:16
• “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105
• “So Jesus said…“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples…” John 8:31

MIDDLE FINGER: MEDITATE WITH THE LORD
You may also hear it called a Quiet Time. This is when you set aside a few minutes everyday for the Lord to speak to your heart. Christian meditation incorporates both prayer and Bible reading, but can also include music, christian books, etc.

Scriptures on the Importance of Prayer

• “I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.” Psalm 119:15
• “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.” Philippians 4:8

INDEX FINGER: INVITE PEOPLE TO JESUS
Jesus instructed his Disicples to share the good news of salvation with others, inviting them into a relationship with him, too. That holds true for modern disciples, too. You may hear it called evangelism, but it's really just inviting people to know Jesus.

Scriptures on the Importance of Prayer

• “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.…” 1 Peter 3:15
• “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:20
• “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

THUMB: TITHE
Tithing is giving 10% of your resources to the Lord. This may be in the form of your time, your personal talents, or income. Don't get hung up on the word tithe. The real idea is generosity. After all, how can we out give God, who gave his only Son for our sins? So we follow his example by giving generously.

Scriptures on the Importance of Prayer

• “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21
• “Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first-fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over…” Proverbs 3:9-10
• “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.” Malachi 3:10
• “To whom much is given, much will be required.” Luke 12:48

PALM: PARTICIPATE IN THE CHURCH
You'll quickly see as you read the Bible that God calls us into community. In the Old Testament, God chose a people. In the New Testament, Jesus had twelve discples. Then, Jesus established the church, a community of local beleivers. Staying connected to a local church aids your spiritual development through encouragmenent and accountability.

Scriptures on the Importance of Prayer

• “Do not neglect to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:25
• “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”” Matthew 18:20

FIST: FORM RELATIONSHIPS
It's easy to slide in and out of worship without engaging others. By getting involved in a Life Group or small group, you'll find mentors and friends with which to do life. Thee relationship are vital in your spiritual development.

Scriptures on the Importance of Prayer

• “The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9
• “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1