GETTING GOD TO CHANGE HIS MIND

Jonah
1. "In my distress, O LORD, I called to you, and you answered me. From deep in the world of the dead I cried for help, and you heard me.
2. Those who worship worthless idols have abandoned their loyalty to you but I will sing praises to you;
3. I will offer you a sacrifice and do what I have promised.

Hezekiah
1. I have served you faithfully and loyally.
2. I have always tried to do what you wanted me to.
3. Lord, I will live for you, for you alone; Heal me and let me live.
4. My bitterness will turn into peace. You save my life from all danger; You forgive all my sins.
5. No one in the world of the dead can praise you;
6. The dead cannot trust in your faithfulness.
7. It is the Living who praise you, as I praise you now. Parents tell their children how faithful you are.
8. LORD, you have healed me. We will play harps and sing your praise, Sing praise in your Temple as long as we live.

As far as I’m concerned these guys were dead when they made these proclamations. Could your situation be worse?

Jonah 2: 1 – 10, Hezekiah 38: 1 – 5, 16 – 20. (GNB).