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 119:129-176. Verse 164, does my prayer life with God follow a set pattern every day, or does it vary by circumstances? Is seven times a day better than one—or not as good as 17?
Isaiah 55:1-13. Verses 8-11, what would it look like for God’s word to yield a great harvest in my life during the coming year of 2025? How can I get my willful expectations out of the way so his purpose can prevail?
I Thessalonians 2:13-20. Verses 14-16, what is my church doing about the worsening persecution of Jesus and the gospel, not only abroad but right here at home?
Mark 13:21-27. If Jesus returns today, ,what do I want hm to find me doing?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.