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 69:1-36. Verse 10, what part does fasting—from food or other things—play in my daily walk with God? Action point for today?
II Samuel 11:1-27. David cynically abuses his royal power to arrange Uriah’s death and steal his wife. When have I angered God by acting as a law unto myself? What did I learn?
Acts 27:21-38. Verses 23, 31, and 35, in a terrifying crisis, Paul is commandingly sustained by the nearness of God. What Christian qualities in him made this possible? How can I develop them today?
Mark 11:20-26. What is the most important and challenging task of forgiveness I’m facing at present? How shall I bring this matter to Jesus today?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.