I am Jonah and I am Nineveh

I am Jonah and I am Nineveh

I am cruel to myself and those around me whom I do not like

Not out loud, but in my heart

I am Jonah and I am Nineveh

The Lord calls me to love all

But I only love a few

He has called me to love Nineveh

But I have refused

I am Jonah and I am Nineveh

I tell myself and others about God’s love secretly hoping that God would still destroy us both

I am Jonah and I am Nineveh

I expect Gods wrath because that is what I deserve

But he continues to show me his love and grace

I am Jonah and I am Nineveh

I complain when I do not understand why God is so merciful

God has reminded me that it is God who is grace

While I do not deserve it I receive it

I am Jonah and I am Nineveh

Not only do I need to repent and return to the one who saves

But I need to accept God’s grace as God has given it.

I do not deserve it

I did not earn it

But for some reason Christ loves me and has given it

I am Nineveh

I have done wrong

I have sinned against God, others, and myself

I need to repent

I am Jonah

I need to accept God’s grace

I need to extend the same grace to myself.

I am Jonah and I am Nineveh.