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 148:1-14. In order to fill this day with the praise of God, what attitudes and actions—other than the spoken word—shall I apply myself to?
I Samuel 25:1-44. What lessons does this woman Abigail have to teach me about how to live to the glory of God in the company of difficult people?
Acts 8:4-13. Philip brings the gospel to Samaria. What evangelism opportunity, large or small, is open to me this summer if I’m willing?
Mark 4:1-12. Parable of the sower. If I pray for God to give my heart 100x fertility, and he answers my prayer, what are some specific changes he’s likely to make in me?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.