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 37:1-40. Verse 4, God first implants, then grants, the desires of my heart. What are some wrong (or lower) desires I now entertain, which I can pray he will replace with right desires, higher desires?
Jeremiah 29:1-32. Verse 7, seek the peace of the city where you find yourself. Does my church have the right balance between community good works and kingdom preparations? My role?
I Timothy 3:1-7. What Jesus expects of the officers and leaders in his church. What can I do today to help lighten some pastor’s burdens?
Matthew 20:20-28. James and John, getting above themselves, are commanded to servant-leadership. How can I serve someone today?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.