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 90:1-17. Verse 8 KJV, secret sins. What does God know about me, to my shame or guilt, that no one else knows? Listening to him right now, what is he telling me to do about it?
I Chronicles 3:1-24. Genealogy from David to Solomon to Anani. In my birth family, who has been more of a blessing and less of a blessing to me? In my adoptive family of Christ, who is especially dear to me? Prayer point?
II Corinthians 6:1-10. Paul’s self-portrait as a Christian. What’s my self-portrait as a Christian? Trials, victories, glimpses of God, unfinished worK?
Luke 8:11-18. Verse 14 KJV, what cares, riches, and pleasures do I need to weed out of my heart so God’s seed can bear fruit there?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.