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 131:1-3. Where have my thoughts and actions recently lacked a childlike dependence on God? What is the consequence? Action point for today?
Proverbs 20:1-30. Verse 27, searching my innermost being with his candle, what does God see today that pleases him? What does he see that displeases him? Morally and spiritually am I gaining ground—or losing?
Hebrews 2:5-18. How is everything different for me today, as a result of Jesus willingly taking on temptation, suffering, and death itself, in order to save me?
Luke 1:26-38. Related, what can I learn from the Virgin Mary saying yes to the astonishing role God asked her to undertake? How can I show my gratitude?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.