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 146:1-10. Verse 8, what forms of blindness, whether with individuals or the broader society, shall I pray for God to heal today, bringing clear sight?
Proverbs 10:1-32. Verse 1, what’s the overall balance sheet on my relationship with my father and mother, credits and debits? What would God have me do about it, starting today?
Romans 8:18-25. Verse 21, in my identity as a child of God, not merely as a political citizen or subject, what’s meant by coming out of bondage into liberty? Action point for today?
Matthew 14:22-36. Verses 28-31, figuratively speaking, what safe boat does Jesus want me to get out of today, what stormy sea does he invite me to walk upon with him? First step?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.