For the next several weeks our focus is on James. The sermons will be all over the place in terms of texts and themes, but our daily reading will be sequential.
 
Monday - James 1:1-8
Do you think that you lack wisdom? What about joy – is that a problem for you? How about doubt? What does James say about these surprisingly contemporary issues? Ask the Lord for wisdom regarding one specific issue in your life.
 
Tuesday - James 1:9-18
According to James, where does temptation come from? How is that balanced by God’s good gifts (v. 17)? Make a list of the good gifts God has given you, and pray through them, then do the same thing with the temptations you present to yourself.
 
Wednesday - James 1:19-27
Have you ever been guilty of hearing the instructions of God and refusing to obey? Would you describe your faith as useless? Spend serious time today talking to the Lord about your faithful actions and faithless inaction.
 
Thursday - James 2:1-13
It is impossible to think of this scene of partiality playing out like this in our church, or any church today, but James had clearly seen it happen, or he wouldn’t bring it up. What is something similar that happens, though? Pray for someone you know who is very poor and for someone you know who is very rich.  
 
Friday - James 2:14-26
These lines are a sticking point in why many have a problem with James. What does he appear to be saying regarding salvation and works? How can you reconcile this with the truth we are only saved by grace through faith? Open the email from this week marked ‘Prayer and Praises’ and pray through the prayer list.