Lord, search me.

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” Psalms 139:23-24, NKJV.

One night while lying in bed, I whispered to God, “Lord, search me. Search my heart.” I couldn’t put a finger on what it was that was bothering me, but I felt like something wasn’t right and I couldn’t rest until I knew what it was. Have you ever been there? You’re trying to pray, but something’s bothering you. You’re trying to rest, but something’s bothering you. I asked, “What is it Lord?” I didn’t have time to be afraid of what He’d show me. I wanted whatever the problem was to be exposed by Him and eradicated from my heart. Whether it was sin in me, a wrong perspective, a wrong desire or pursuit, or anything I’ve allowed in my life that I shouldn’t have, whatever it was…I wanted God to search it out. We can’t serve someone that’s pure and holy and have impure motives, impure desires and impure ways. We need to pray, “Lord search us. Try our hearts. See if there’s anything in us that’s not right. Lead us into your way everlasting.” The wonderful thing is, He will do exactly that. He will search our hearts through and through. He will locate the sin that’s blocking our progress. He will lead us into His way.

Prayer: Father, you’re a holy God. Make me holy. Search me. Examine the deeper parts of my heart. See if there is anything in me that’s not right and remove it far from me. Purify my heart and my desires. Lead me God into your way of life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

(Read Psalms 139; 1 Peter 1:16)

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7 thoughts on “Lord, search me.”

  1. This was exactly what I needed to pray. I didn’t know the words to use and how to say it but this is exactly what I’ve been going through. Thank you God! You are always right on time. And thank you woman of God for these devotionals they are always so insightful and right on time.

    1. Yes they are , always right on time. To God Be The Glory in using these Women of God to get His words of Hope , Encouragement , and of His great Love that the Father has for His people. How wonderful is such a great Love. That He sent His only Son for us. Awesome. Bless The Name Of Jesus.

  2. I get it completely. Only when He shows me what is causing my unrest can I address it and move back into peace. He says we are to be found of Him in peace. When not, it must soon be addressed.

  3. God please lead me and the right way that you will have me to go and my life that you’re will God I Love you and Thank you for the love you show me Oh God Lead me please and the name of Jesus Amen

  4. I know god knows every thing that is with in me and that is why i must ask him to shine his light on my darkness to keep me in right standing. Right in having a great relationship with him he is way, way a head of me and i am glad he loves me enough to keep me on the straight and narrow road ,thank you jesus for keeping a searchlight into my heart, soul, and my spirit to keep me in you!! Sometimes it is not pretty, but it is worth it!!

  5. Your ways are higher than mine Oh Lord…please show me your ways and teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and lead me. And there will be a voice behind me saying…”This is way, walk in it” Thank your Jesus ♡

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