Bluidkiti's Alcohol and Drug Addictions Recovery Help/Support Forums - View Single Post - Prayer for the Day

MajestyJo · 03-02-2015, 01:05 PM

The story of Jonah and the whale is found in the Old Testament. It is probably best read as a parable - a story with a message.

“I could die with anger,” said Jonah. But God
said: “You are angry - not at the loss of a
single person - but at the loss of a plant
that you only cared for because it was doing
something for you. Learn the lesson
that I care for and treasure all people -
without exception. Learn the lesson that,
unlike you, I’m not prejudiced against people
who are different from you. Learn the
lesson that I’m more kind and merciful
than you will ever be. Learn from your experience.”

My prayer is that we may we learn from our experiences in today.

mj

03-02-2015, 01:05 PM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,085	The story of Jonah and the whale is found in the Old Testament. It is probably best read as a parable - a story with a message. “I could die with anger,” said Jonah. But God said: “You are angry - not at the loss of a single person - but at the loss of a plant that you only cared for because it was doing something for you. Learn the lesson that I care for and treasure all people - without exception. Learn the lesson that, unlike you, I’m not prejudiced against people who are different from you. Learn the lesson that I’m more kind and merciful than you will ever be. Learn from your experience.” My prayer is that we may we learn from our experiences in today. mj __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.