The Flood: A Jonah Moment in Real Life
There’s a saying that goes, “When it rains, it pours.” I’m not sure what the original author meant by that, but in my case, I believe I'm experiencing rain both natural and supernatural. 🌧️
Right now, my life feels like a flood. God is raining down fire—literally and figuratively. 🔥 It’s been storm after storm. I live in Iowa, and we just had heavy rainstorms that flooded streets and neighborhoods. Some people had damage to their homes or businesses. Others, like me, suffered car damage. 🚗
Honestly, I didn’t know how serious flood warnings were. When the storm started, I had to go to work. I told myself, “If I leave now, I’ll beat the rain.” That was crazy thinking! God was warning me: Wait. Don’t rush. Don’t worry about being late. Just wait. But I didn’t listen.
I drove right into the flood. The water was deeper than I thought. My car was swept away, and the engine stopped immediately. Some kind neighbors helped push it out, but by the next morning, the city had it towed away. I was devastated—not just because of the car—but because I didn’t listen to God.
In that moment, I realized something powerful:
🗣️ God has been speaking to me for a long time… I just haven’t been listening.
God is telling me:
Taji, use your gift of discernment. Stay focused. Know My voice.
I’ve been praying for direction—and God has been giving it. This experience reminded me of Jonah and the fish and Noah and the ark.
Both Jonah and Noah heard from God.
Jonah ran.
Noah obeyed.
Right now, I’ve been acting like Jonah—hearing God’s voice but letting fear and doubt stop me. But I want to be more like Noah: obedient right away. 🙌🏾
Yes, it’s still raining in my life.
Yes, I’m still in the flood.
But I believe that this storm is washing away sin, fear, doubt—and preparing me for a harvest. 🌸🌾
When this flood is over, the flowers will bloom.
My testimony will overflow.
Every generation attached to me will reap the blessing.
And I thank you in advance, God. 🙏🏾
My Prayer 🙏🏾
God, help me obey Your Word and Your will.
Help me recognize Your voice when You’re leading me.
Remove all fear, doubt, and anxiety.
Give me the strength to submit to Your plan.
I want to walk in my purpose.
I want to fulfill my calling.
I trust You—with my life, my children, my home, my finances, my health, my mind, and my heart.
Make me more like Noah.
Let me trust You fully, even when it doesn’t make sense.
Let my life be a testimony of what only You can do.
When I feel lost or confused, open my eyes and ears.
Be a light to my path and a lamp to my feet.
Move in every part of my life—my home, my mind, my finances, and especially my children.
And God, help me recognize the enemy’s traps.
Help me fight spiritual warfare with clarity and strength.
Let me hear Your voice above every other voice.
Give me discernment, wisdom, and power.
I believe You for it, God.
Jesus, I love You with all my heart.
I trust Your plan.
Not my will but, Your will be done.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Scriptures to Reflect On
📖 Jonah 1:17 – Jonah 2:1–10
📖 Genesis 6–9 (Noah and the Ark)
📖 Isaiah 30:21 – “Your ears will hear a word behind you…”
📖 Revelation 3:20 – “I stand at the door and knock…”
📖 John 16:13 – “He will guide you into all truth…”
🌧️🌸 If you’re in a flood season, I’m praying for you. God’s voice is louder than the storm. Stay tuned — I’ll be sharing updates on how this season turns into a testimony.
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