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 37:1-40. Verse 4, are some of my desires unworthy of God or a godly person? Shall I bring them to God today and ask for worthier desires in their place?
Jeremiah 43:1-13. What’s the symbolism of running away to Egypt instead of taking my stand in Judah as God has directed? When have I tried to run and hide from the Lord?
I Corinthians 1:1-17. Verses 4-10, for what person or persons, under pressure right now, shall I pray this petition today, adding the specifics to address their particular need?
Matthew 25:14-30. What “investment capital” has Jesus entrusted to me for this lifetime? How can I make the present year of 2024 more profitable for his kingdom than all the years that went before?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.