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 42:1-11. Verse 2, what are the symptoms of a soul that thirsts for God? Do I have them, or not so much? What am I missing out on?
Proverbs 13:1-25. Verse 20, looking back over these seasons of my life, when have I been edified by wise companions or dragged down by foolish ones? What steps does this recommend me to take here and now?
Romans 15:7-13. How Jesus ministers mightily to Jews and Gentiles alike. How can I be more welcoming and inclusive as a gospel messenger to everyone I encounter today?
Matthew 13:31-35. By what pattern of deeds—not words—can I catch the attention of others who see me and say: “Why there’s that mustard seed growing in him. There’s that leaven quietly bringing changes”—?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.