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 40:1-17. Why are we told to wait patiently for the Lord? What good does it do? When have I obeyed this and been rewarded? What is today’s assignment of patient waiting?
Proverbs 12:1-28. Verse 25, who is someone I know that is struggling along with a heavy heart right now, to whom I could bring a word of encouragement today in Christ’s name?
Romans 15:1-6. What is a Bible story or teaching that I could share with a neighbor who needs comfort and hope?
Matthew 13:24-30. What are some specific weeds that the enemy has planted amidst the crop of good grain that God is raising up in my heart and mind?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.