VERSE OF THE DAY

Thursday

Psalms 139:23-24 Search me, O 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.

God knows us. We can't pretend we are something we are not with Him. This should liberate us to a remarkable degree of intimacy, but most of us run from such a close relationship with God. If our desire, however, is to become more like Him, the only way to be transformed is by inviting Him and looking at our heart, our motivations, and our desires.

PRAYER ...

O God, I know You are the one who "searches hearts and minds" yet because of the grace You demonstrated in Jesus, I am confident that You love me. My heart is sorry for the sin I have committed, but I am really trying to serve You in honor and purity. Please fill me with Your Spirit to enable me to become more like Christ. In the name of your Holy Son I pray. Amen.