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 105:1-45. Verses 17-22, what spiritual guidance and encouragement can I take today from Joseph’s unlikely career as God’s instrument?
I Chronicles 18:1-17. God’s favor upon David’s military conquests. How shall I go about seeking God’s favor upon the tasks and goals that matter most to me right now?
Ephesians 3:8-21. Verses 14-19, another of Paul’s verbatim prayers for his Christian flock. Who are three dear ones that I can cover with this prayer today? What would it look like for each of them to have it answered?
Luke 13:1-9. Innocent victims of cruel tyranny or random tragedy. How would i answer a new believer anguishing that Jesus seems to let bad things happen to good people? (Not excluding me.)
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.