From today’s devos:
Jonah didn’t reach the pinnacle of godly behavior or attitude, but God still used him to deliver His message to Nineveh, and to us. His saving grace was that he recognized his need for God, and he called on Him for help. If you ever doubt your ability to accomplish what God has called you to do, call out to Him for help. Don’t rely on your strength alone to achieve great things for God. If He can send a fish to save a reluctant prophet, He can provide for you.
Relying on God instead of on myself is a major thing He’s been teaching me through deputation. I’ve been accused of arrogance and pride from time to time. Hopefully I’m making progress, but I really don’t know. It’s hard for me to see specifics in my life that I need to change in this area. But I am learning that at least that “without him I can do nothing.”
Please pray for me. I’ve been discouraged lately and this is seems to be some how part of that.