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 136:1-8. Verse 5, sing to the Lord. What song or hymn shall I lean on to see me through the challenges of this day?
I Kings 18:1-46. Verses 17 and 18, why does the worldly mind always see the people of God as troublemakers? Does my church live up to that?
Job 10:1-22. Job pleads with God for an explanation or, failing that, for death and oblivion. What is the greatest mystery I wish God would clear up for me? What enables me to keep on, answer or no answer?
Luke 3:23-38. Jesus begins his public ministry at about age 30. In my life have there been hidden years, quiet or unfruitful or puzzling years, that God has faithfully used to bless and develop me?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.