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 84:1-12. Verse 10, what’s one specific decision I must make today, between choosing to serve God or choosing to serve some lesser thing?
II Samuel 19:1-43. David pardons his former enemy, Shimei. When have I been blessed by forgiving someone? Present application?
Colossians 4:2-18. Paul’s honor roll of his fellow-workers for the kingdom of God. If I made such a list, what are some names I’d mention? How can I thank them and pay it forward today?
Mark 13:3-13. Jesus warns of persecutions we will face for his name’s sake. Am I conflict averse, tending to play it too safe? How can I take it up a notch? How canI prepare?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.