Praying from Psalms 139:23. Themes: Repentance, Surrender, Intimacy

Dear God, I come before you with an open heart and a humble spirit. Please search me and know my heart, for I desire to be pure and pleasing in your sight. Try me, Lord, and know my thoughts, that I may be rid of any impure motives or sinful desires. Help me to walk in your ways and to live a life that brings honor and glory to your name. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Verse: Search me, God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts.
Psalms 139:23

This is a Command. The verse is a plea for God to examine and test the reader’s heart and thoughts.

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