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 144:1-15. Verse 2, what does the metaphor of a high tower tell me about God and my relationship to him? How am I better off today by taking refuge there?
Proverbs 6:1-35. Verses 6-11, learn from the ant. How is God glorified when I am purposeful, industrious, and diligent? Why does our culture teach the opposite? What is my church doing about it?
Romans 8:31-39. Verse 37, in what specific way do I need to be “more than a conqueror” through Christ’s love today? What would that outcome look like for me?
Matthew 15:21-28. Desperate on her daughter’s behalf, a Gentile woman refuses to take Jesus’ no for an answer. What irrelevant distractions am I allowing to stand in the way of my prayers today?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.