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 81:1-18. Israel’s battlefield survey and prayer agenda. What are some of the threats I’m currently facing from God’s enemies? What are some victories God has helped me win in the past, to confirm my faith today?
II Samuel 18:1-33. Death of David’s traitorous son saves the realm but devastates the king. Are there persons or powers in this world which I know God must bring down, but for which I still have tender feelings?
Colossians 3:12-4:1. How a God-fearing household, faithful to Jesus Christ, should function. What are the leading prayer points and action points here for my own situation?
Mark 12:41-13:2. Jesus praises a widow who gave God her all. What have I been holding back from God? What’s the first step in yielding it over to him that I can take today?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.