“Prayers are deathless. They outlive the lives of those who uttered them.” E.M. Bounds

Jonah is where he never imagined he would be to lift a prayer! Where have you bowed your head in prayer? By a sick child – in despair of a job loss – in desperation of family crisis – in fear of death? Jonah was not praying for a second chance – he was repenting of wasting his first chance. He had only the hope of resurrection on his mind. Jonah expected to drown on his next breath – he had a few seconds to ponder his failure and God's great mercy. Sunday I will take us into the dry places of prayer and the wet ones too! I will remind us of God's many promises of prayer and His goodness. As much as we enjoy a good Bible Study or Sunday School or Small Group – we are reminded of what is most important - "No learning can make up for the failure to pray. No earnestness, no diligence, no study, no gifts will supply its lack." E.M. Bounds

Remember – on Jonah's worst day of disobedience he still believed God would hear him – as He will certainly hear us!

Be praying now – I will see you Sunday – I will be praying for you!

Pastor Mike