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 137:1-9. Verse 4, shall I face this day with a faith that transcends my circumstances, or will I let my circumstances overwhelm my faith?
II Chronicles 2:1-18. King Solomon’s administrative mastery. What complex task have I to carry out right now, by God’s strength and for his glory?
Philippians 2:12-18 Verse 15, what specific light can I shine into my surroundings today, amidst the crookedness and perversity of these dark times?
Luke 18:15-17. What childlike qualities is Jesus requiring of me here? Isn’t the kingdom of God more for some other time and place than for the here and now?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.