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 6:1-10. When have I come to God with the prayer of weeping and tears, and received his merciful answer? Application to present needs?
Hosea 14:1-9. Verse 4, when has God healed my backsliding? How can I avoid falling into the same cycle yet again?
Acts 10:24-33. The Christian apostle and the Roman soldier meet by divine appointment. This month with Lent reminding everyone of Jesus crucified and risen, where is the gospel pushing me out of my comfort zone?
Matthew 6:1-18. What reward can I anticipate from dealing secretly with the Father on prayer, fasting, and alms-giving?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.