Jonah 3: 1-10, Psalm 51: 3-4, 12-13, 18-19, Luke 11: 29-32The Ninevites heard Jonah’s announcement that their city would be destroyed. The king was an example to the people; he laid his riches aside and humbled himself; maybe God would have mercy on his city! He ordered both human and beast not to eat or drink but repent to God and turn from their evil ways. God, with His great love, saw this and spared the city.
As Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, are there blatant or subtle signs before us that we need to make changes in our lives? Which areas do we need to consider and “shape up”? Could we get strength from knowing that God is there in our life, every minute of EVERY SINGLE DAY?
In our lives, if we turn from guilt, sin and come humbly before God, He will lift us up and give us a clean heart and a new spirit. God’s grace is always there for us to be taken. God’s presence is ever within us. The Psalms give us great hope.
Dear God, please have mercy on me, a sinner, accept me—broken in spirit, guilty of sin, humble of heart. Please grant me the courage and the strength to make changes in the ways I am choosing to live. I will rejoice in your forgiveness; thank you for loving me the way you do.
Betty Weidenbach, wife of John, mother of 3, mother-in-law of 3, proud Omi to Andrew and Madeline, Co-Spiritual Director of Women’s CRHP
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