Today is a day to relax, pray, enjoy the grace showered on us, and reflect on God’s delight in you and His desire to spend time with you. Perhaps write a prayer expressing thanks for the above.
Saturday (5/9/20)
I don’t know about you, but I am loving the practical daily advice that James offers. I’m loving James’ words because he was Jesus’ brother, he saw Jesus in His daily comings and goings. He saw how he treated his parents, he saw how Jesus resolved conflict, and he saw how he loved the people around Him without favoritism. That …
Friday (5/8/20)
Reread James 3 KNOW (what does the text say about God?)BE (What does the text say about us?)DO (what is the text calling me to do?) Take time today to think through those questions from this passage. KNOW: BE: DO: Is there anything that stands out to you today as something the Holy Spirit is wanting to impress on your …
Thursday (5/7/20)
Read James 3:13-18 If you had to answer the question from verse 13, who is it in your life? Verse 14 seems to be saying (in my reading): Assess yourself and your actions / heart. Beware of boasting or being proud of sin in your heart. Be honest with the Lord about what is going on inside of your heart. …
Wednesday (5/6/20)
Read James 3:9-12 How have you seen verse 9 to be true in your own life ? How does this happen for you? Have you ever had someone “cursing” you or treating you poorly, when at the same time they were praising or professing to love and serve Jesus? What are some practical ways that you can guard your tongue …
Tuesday (5/5/20)
Read James 3:6-8 How do you see the tongue corrupt in situations around you? Give some specific examples. When have you felt that your tongue was “a restless evil”? “Full of deadly poison?” Think through your last 24 hours. When was your tongue used to corrupt? When did you bless?
Monday (5/4/20)
Read James 3:1-5 How do you see yourself fall in the area of the tongue? Your speech? Sarcasm? Gossip? Snide comments? Thoughtless remarks? How does verse 1 tie into the admonishment about the tongue? In what settings or places are you a teacher or leader? In so many ways, we lead people around us all the time. I recently heard …