1. In my distress I called to the Lord (1-6)

Jonah was inside the fish three days and three nights. It was like being in the grave. Jonah's situation looked hopeless, but he didn't lose hope. Engulfing waters threatened him and seaweed wrapped around his head, but he didn't despair; he called to the Lord. God brought him up from the pit.

2. With a song of thanksgiving (7-10)

Jonah knew that those who cling to worthless idols forfeit grace. He clung to God in prayer. The great fish which the Lord had provided was for his salvation. It was to save him from drowning and lead him to turn away from his stubborn rebelliousness and turn to God. Jonah repented. He made a vow to obey God. He would accept God's mission and go to Nineveh. God commanded the fish to vomit him onto dry land. Jonah tasted the salvation of God and he was full of thanksgiving and joy.

Application: Lord, teach me to have hope in you and to thank you even in the worst possible situation. Give me a repentant heart so that I may rejoice daily in your salvation.
One Word: Pray even from inside a fish