Prayer Starter - Monday, November 17, 2025 Jonah's Prayer of Thanksgiving



Jonah never expected to thank God from the belly of a great fish—but that’s exactly what he did. In Jonah 2:1–9, we hear his cry rising from a place no one would choose: dark, confined, uncomfortable, and hopeless. Yet in that unlikely place, Jonah discovered the powerful message that God hears us even when we’ve hit the bottom.

Jonah admits he ran from God, yet when he prayed, “You heard my voice.” God met him in the deep. Before Jonah ever saw a way out, he lifted a prayer of thanksgiving, declaring, “Salvation belongs to the Lord.” His circumstances hadn’t changed, yet his heart had.

Sometimes our own “deep places” feel like a result of our failures, fears, or wrong turns. But Jonah’s prayer reminds us that there is no place so dark that God’s mercy cannot reach us. Thanksgiving becomes our act of trust; thanking God not just for deliverance, but for His presence while we wait.

Like Jonah, we can choose to praise God before the rescue, believing that the One who hears us in the deep will also lead us back into the light.


Lord, thank You for hearing me even when I feel overwhelmed or far from You. Teach me to thank You not only when I’m delivered, but even while I am still waiting. You are faithful, and salvation belongs to You.  

This morning I pray that You will continue to watch over me and guide me in service to You. Help me learn from Jonah and realize Your Plans will take place even if I resist. Keep Satan from me and help me to walk in Your Spirit.

Continue Your Specific Prayers. I am praying for you... keep praying one for another, that we might be filled with God's Spirit.

Because of Jesus, we pray, Amen.

***

Lord, Lead me to one soul today

Prayer Requests  - Click Here for Latest Prayer List Submitted by You

Text Prayer Requests to: 979 - 800 - 3415

Home Page - See All Prayer Starters

Popular posts from this blog

Prayer Starter Monday 4-7-25

Image
Today's Prayer Starter Good morning! As we begin this five day journey of praying specifically to build our relationship with God, let's start with a prayer of adoration. In Psalm 8 , David prays a prayer of adoration.  "O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babies and infants, You have established strength because of yor foes, to still the enemy and the avenger." You can read the entire Psalm, but this morning use David's prayer to help you tell God why you believe His name is majestic in all the earth.  Try it! Still need some help.  Here is my morning adoration prayer to God: O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!  You have given me a good night's rest, good health, and a desire to spread the love of Jesus today.  Walk with me O Lord and let your light shine from me today!
Read more

Prayer Starter - Thursday, June 26, 2025 Pray for a Helicopter

Image
Good Morning, I hope you won't be offended, but I want to share an old joke with you that drives home an important point regarding what the Bible tells us about prayer and trusting in God. A religious man was trapped on the roof of his house during a bad flood. He prayed to God to save him. Before the waters were too high, a neighbor drove by and offered to take him in his truck before the water rose. He declined the offer and said "God will save me."  As the water rose, vehicles could no longer drive by and a Fire & Rescue crew came by in a boat. Again, an offer for rescue and again, the religious man said, he would wait upon the Lord.  Finally the water is destroying the house and it is near the lower levels of the roof. Another rescue attempt this time by helicopter, offers to whisk him away to safely and he declines, relying on God to save him, only to die in the great storm. In heaven, the man confronts God and says, "Why didn't You save me?" To whi...
Read more

Prayer Starter - Friday, August 29, 2025 "Friday Night Lights"

Image
It's Friday - Game Day.  Friday Night Lights For many of us, Friday night lights bring back memories of gathering with family and friends at the local football field. The lights shining against the night sky signaled more than just a game—it was a place of community, excitement, and hope. In life, we also walk through nights that feel dark. The worries of health, family, or the unknown can weigh heavily. But just as stadium lights brighten the field, the light of Christ shines into our lives. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” ( John 8:12 ). Dear Heavenly Father, many of us are long past the days of Friday night lights; others of us, have a game tonight. Be with us as we are a community - we are family. Be with our students and keep them safe on the field and off. For the rest of us, probably happy those days are behind us, help us to remember Your Son Jesus, is the light of this world. Satan...
Read more