Have you ever completed a personality assessment? There are a number of different types, but all of them have you answer a large number of questions about yourself, and after your answers are analyzed, the results are used to help you understand yourself better, and hopefully use the information to improve yourself.
David writes in Psalm 139:23-24 “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”
He is asking God to assess him, both, his heart, those reflexive feelings, impulses, and preconceived ideas, and his thoughts. Then he is asking God to show him where he needs to work on himself to be a better follower.
We should have the same prayer, asking God to show us the places we can work on to improve ourselves, and keep us on the right path.
Dear Lord, search our hearts and minds and show us where we are not following your will. Then help us make the improvements to stay on your path. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
I started reading your daily devotionals probably 4-5 years ago. Now my husband has joined me every morning for the last year or so! Thank you for your service to our Wonderful Savior & furthering His Kingdom! We are blessed every morning because of this.