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 86:1-17. Verse 11 KJV, unite my heart to fear Thy name. What tends to divide my heart today? What’s the consequence? What’s to be done?
Ezra 1:1-11. God uses a heathen king to restore the Jerusalem temple. Am I clear that God’s purpose cannot be thwarted, not matter how this election turns out? Shall I pray for all the candidates, or just my favorites?
II Corinthians 7:2-16. Verse 10, in what specific way right now is godly sorrow at work in me for repentance and salvation?
Luke 10:38-42. How can I strike the right balance today between constant activity—”Do, do, do”—and close communion with Jesus?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.