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 25:1-22. Verse 9, why does God so highly value meekness in each of us? In what specific way can I be more meek today than I was yesterday?
Judges 10:1-18. Israel stuck in a repetitive cycle of sin and repentance. When have I been in such a trap? What did I learn? Present application?
II Corinthians 8:8-15. Verse 9, Jesus took on voluntary poverty for my sake. Is this just a figure of speech, or am I to actually do the same? What would that look like in my life the next few months?
Luke 7:24-35. Verse 32, Jesus’ true followers aren’t prey to childish mood swings. How does this apply as I watch the news and navigate daily life?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.