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Rock Bottom
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And the LORD appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the belly of the fish, saying, I called out to the LORD, out of my distress, and he answered me Jonah 1:16 ESV
Sitting in the black darkness all alone, Jonah contemplated his situation from the inside of a great fish. The Lord had told him to go preach, but Jonah decided to do something else entirely, and went the other way. In time, his past caught up with him and swallowed him alive. Now it looked like the end. He had disobeyed, and this was his punishment. He deserved it, it is over, 'bout as well lay down and die.
Then some spark of hope arose in Jonah, as his life was fainting away (2:7) he prayed to the Lord and God changed his circumstances. God spoke to the fish and it took Jonah back to the land and spit him out. Peter thought that he had wrecked his life as well when he denied even knowing the Lord Jesus three times in one night (Mark 14:72), but the Lord restored him.
I am not saying that sin and running away from God is alright. I am saying that with a simple prayer, you can make it right. Sometimes when we run from God, He will allow us to hit rock bottom. Then when we turn to Him, He will help us. It is never too late, because God's love has no limits. It is never too late, because when you hit rock bottom, He can restore you just as He did Jonah, Peter and me.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, pick me up when I fall. Blow your breath on the fire within me and cause me to stand firm on Your word, in the name of Jesus I pray.
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Hold us up Dear God. Amen.
Amen Lord, keep me vigilante and keep my fire for you alive!
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God hold us up and keep us strong. Amen...Thank you Paster Todd for the daily devotional.
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At the bottom, but with my heart looking for God. He will rise me up. Thank You for Your great love sweet Lord.
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Praises be to You oh Father, don't forget about me I need You. I keep my trust in You,don't let me down. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Thank you Pastor for this devotional, we need to remember.
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When we descend to the lowest of lows, there's only one way to look: UP!
Been there, done that. God picked me back up, gave me a plan for the future, and is walking with me each step of the way, Praise His Name!!
Amen and Amen! Thank you Lord God, dear Heavenly father for your unfailing love and compassion! You are so good, your tender mercies last forever and I pledge my love to you! I want You to always be in the center of my life!
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Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Todd! Heavenly Father, pick me up when I fall. Blow your breath on the fire within me and cause me to stand firm on Your word, in the Name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
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