Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor. For each will have to bear his own load.

Lord, do I test my own work to see if it is of You and pleasing to You or do I just slog on in the assumption that I am being guided by the Holy Spirit. Should I rather learn to be in constant communion with You, examining each step of my life in the light of Your word and seeking the direction of the One sent for that purpose? Lord, lead me into a greater dependence upon You.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 45

Mid-day: 119:17-24

Evening: Psalm 120

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