Search Me, God, And Know My Heart

How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them!

Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand—when I awake, I am still with you.

If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!

They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name.

Do I not hate those who hate you, Lord, and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?

I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies.

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.

See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

Psalm 139:17-24

Clearly the psalmist felt God should examine him. He pled with God to search for hidden sin. The Scripture tells us, “Search me, O God, and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”

Even if you are feeling good about yourself, it is time for a checkup! Only God knows the true condition of our heart, and only He can forgive, heal, and lead us to a cleansed life and productive future.

God’s work in us isn’t over when we receive salvation – it has just begun.

Our Daily Bread – July 27, 2015