Be Still. Breathe. “Come, Holy Spirit.” Become aware of God’s Spirit with you.
Read the passage slowly.
1 But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. 2 He prayed to the Lord, “Isn’t this what I said, Lord, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity. 3 Now, Lord, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live.”
4 But the Lord replied, “Is it right for you to be angry?”
10 But the Lord said, “You have been concerned about this plant, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. 11 And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left—and also many animals?”
What word/phrase stands out? What invitation is the Spirit highlighting?
Think of someone you find hard to forgive. Pray: “Spirit, give me Your compassion for them.”
Buddy/LifeGroup Check-In
Purpose: End the week by noticing God, naming reality, and taking one clear next step. You can do this over text or face-to-face.
Flow:
Gratitude
Where did you notice the Spirit this week?
Word
What verse/insight stayed with you?
Obedience
What step did you take? What fruit did you see?
Barrier
Where were you stuck, tempted, or tired?
Next Step
Name one small, specific step for the coming week.
End: Pray for each other, silently.
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