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 132:1-18. How David put God first. What am I putting first today?
II Chronicles 1:1-17. Solomon’s unselfish prayer finds favor with God. Does my prayer life these days tend to be more selfish or selfless?
Philippians 3:1-11. Related, Paul discounts self-righteousness and seeks God-righteousness in order to win Christ, share his sufferings and partake of his resurrection. How can I live out such faith today?
Luke 18:24-30. Peter asks Jesus if the high cost of following him will be worth it. What has discipleship cost me thus far? Am I prepared for the price to get higher?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.