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 55:1-23. Verse 17, on a typical day, where are the gaps in my attentiveness to God? Today how can I change my pattern of prayer to lessen some of those gaps?
II Samuel 19:1-43. David’s kindness to Shimei, Mephibosheth, and Barzillai. Upon whom, out of the ordinary, can I lavish the love of Christ today?
Acts 15:30-41. Verses 37-39, leniency to young Mark? When have I granted someone, or been granted for myself, a second chance? What’s involved spiritually? Present application for me?
Mark 10:1-12. Is Jesus pleased with my church’s approach to divorce? Why does it matter?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.