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. Verses 7-9, our God rescues the oppressed and vanquishes the wicked. How shall I pray today for deliverance, mercy, justice, and peace in Ukraine?
Jeremiah 14:1-22. Verses 19-22, Judah’s repentant cry of desperation. How shall I pray today for the churches of Ukraine, the children of Ukraine, the refugees of Ukraine?
Romans 11:22-36. Verse 22, God’s goodness and severity. When have I experienced both at once? What did I learn? Present application?
Matthew 15:29-39. Verse 36, why does Jesus give thanks before the miracle is accomplished, not afterward? What is this telling me about the divine economy, that I can put into practice today?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.