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?
Psalm 60:1-12. What are some trouble spots in current news that I can affirm God is sovereign over, comparable to the nine places and nations he names in verses 6-8?
Proverbs 18:1-24. How susceptible am I to giving and receiving gossip (verse 8)? Today can I consciously counter that with a quick word of prayer, spoken or silent?
Romans 15:1-13. Who do I know that is bearing a heavy load, some part of which I could help them carry today (verse 1)?
Matthew 15:32-39. If every time I gave thanks over food, it was with remembrance of Jesus feeding the four thousand, what new power and plenty might come into my life?
To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.