Bible Monday 11/4: Effectual Prayer

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 56:1-13. Verse 5 KJV, who is directing evil thoughts against me? What is my defense in Christ? How will this conflict play out today?

II Chronicles 11:1-23. Schism hardens between Judah and Israel. What is my church doing about schisms in the body of Christ? My role?

James 5:13-20. What are some action points here to improve my prayer life? First step today?

Luke 14:15-24. What invitation from Jesus have I been making excuses to avoid recently? What price might I pay as a result?

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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.