He rescues us

Jonah 2:6-9
to the roots of the mountains I sank down; the earth beneath barred me in forever. But You brought my life up from the pit, o Lord my God. 7 When my life was ebbing away, I remembered You, Lord. And my prayer rose to You, to Your holy temple. 8 Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs. 9 But I, with a song of thanksgiving, I will sacrifice to You. What I have vowed, I will make good. Salvation comes from the Lord.
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This revelation got Jonah out of the belly of the huge fish.
We need to stop and ask God to examine our hearts and show us the things that we have exalted in our lives. He is faithful to gently nudge us to trash these idols. And, He is faithful to open the floodgates of heaven when we do!
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Please Lord, search me, know me, examine my heart. See if there is anything that I have lifted up- anything that has gotten in the way of worshiping You! I refuse to forfeit the grace that You freely offer. Thank you for bringing us to repentance through Your gentleness and love- thank You for sending Your son to save us... in His powerful name- Jesus Christ- AMEN