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 51:1-19. Verse 17, what would it look like for me to approach God today with a broken spirit and a contrite heart? What result could I expect from doing so?
II Chronicles 27:1-9. Verse 6, related, the good and godly reign of King Jotham. Thinking back over the past week, were there times when I failed to prepare my ways before the Lord?
Revelation 4:1-11. Verse 10, related again, what “crown” of self-importance does God want me to take off in his presence?
Luke 22:54-71. Verse 61, what are some situations that may soon come upon me unaware, in which like Peter I will have to decide in a moment whether to acclaim or deny Jesus Christ, Lord of my life?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.