Studying this morning's four readings from the St. James Daily Devotional Guide (click to subscribe), I examined myself with these questions. Where is your self-examination leading today?
Psalms 63:1-11. Verse 4, when I'm praying, does it matter to God if I lift my hands, kneel, close my eyes, or speak aloud? What's my best posture to pray in? What most weakens my prayer?
I Samuel 15:1-35. Verse 22, what obedience am I withholding from God, even as I go through the motions of honoring him? What can I do today to start making this right?
Acts 4:32 - 5:11. Related, verse 3, when have I attempted to lie to God? How did it work out? Present application?
John 18:12-18. Verse 15, the exact moment when Peter flips from courage to cowardice. In what way am I like this gifted, flawed, driven man? How am I different? Prayer point?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.