One of my favorite passages in the Bible is  Jonah 2:8-9.   The version below is from the NIV about 10 years ago.  It is very interesting because the verses in the most current NIV are different.  I prefer the older version: 8 “Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs. 9 But I, with a song of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the Lord.’” I love this because it is so descriptive and I love the terminology that is used – I can cling to worthless idols that this world has to offer OR I can cling to…