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Jun 27, 2025 50 min

P-D-C (Jim Rapp)

from Connect Church Longview Podcast Hosted by Connect Church Longview

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt God calling you to do something that seemed too difficult, too uncomfortable, or just plain impossible? You're not alone. In this powerful message, we dive deep into the story of Jonah—a man who literally ran in the opposite direction when God gave him an assignment. Through Jonah's journey from rebellious prophet to reluctant messenger, we discover three crucial ways God works in our lives: He protects us even when we're running away, He directs our paths when we surrender, and He corrects our thinking when we've got it all wrong. The message resonates with anyone who's ever questioned God's plan or tried to escape His calling. What makes this story so compelling is how relatable Jonah's reactions are. Who hasn't played the "what if" game, paralyzed by fears of failure? Who hasn't wanted to run away from difficult situations? And who hasn't experienced the collateral damage that comes when someone refuses to "act right"? But God's protection, direction, and correction offer us a way forward. Perhaps the most profound lesson comes from God's compassion for Nineveh—a city full of people "living in spiritual darkness." While Jonah was more concerned about a plant that provided him shade than the souls of 120,000 people, God challenges us to adopt His perspective and priorities. Instead of asking God to bless our plans, what if we asked what His plans are and aligned ourselves with them? Ready to stop running and start embracing God's good plans for your future? This message will help you take your eyes off yourself and focus on the hope-filled journey God has mapped out for you. Listen, reflect, and take that first step of obedience today. Ending Support the show

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Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt God calling you to do something that seemed too difficult, too uncomfortable, or just plain impossible? You're not alone. In this powerful message, we dive deep into the story of Jonah—a man who literally ran in the opposite direction when God gave him an assignment. Through Jonah's journey from rebellious prophet to reluctant messenger, we discover three crucial ways God works in our lives: He protects us even when we're running away, He directs our paths...

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P-D-C (Jim Rapp)

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  1. 0:00 Introduction to God's Plans
  2. 5:47 Jonah's Attempt to Run from God
  3. 14:05 The Consequences of Running
  4. 22:35 Three Days in the Fish
  5. 35:32 Nineveh's Repentance and God's Mercy
  6. 43:22 P, D, and C: Protect, Direct, Correct
  7. 48:10 God's Correction and Compassion

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