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August 17
Introduction
While inside the large fish, Jonah prays to God. God rescues him from the depths of the sea, and Jonah’s prayer includes words of praise and thanksgiving.
Scripture Reading
Jonah 2:1-10
Today’s Key Verse: Jonah 2:1b, 2a
Jonah prayed to the LORD his God: “In my distress, O LORD, I called to you, and you answered me.”
Reflect
In 1:17 from yesterday’s reading, we learned that Jonah was inside the fish for three days and three nights. What do you suppose were Jonah’s thoughts during that time? In his prayer, what does Jonah promise to do? What did Jonah’s prayer reveal about his relationship with God? What does your prayer life say about your relationship with God?
Pray
Lord God, whenever I am in distress, I call out to you. I know that you hear my prayers. Salvation comes from you, O Lord! Thank you for your steadfast love and faithfulness. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Those in distress
Tomorrow’s Reading
Jonah 3:1-10: Jonah obeys God and goes to Nineveh.
Scripture
About this Plan
Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Life-Giving Word of Forgiveness and Mercy.”
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We would like to thank American Bible Society for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: http://bibleresources.americanbible.org/
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