Search Me, O God, And Know My Heart

I’ve caught myself re-reading Psalm 139. 

This chapter as a whole displays God’s heart to us in such a beautiful way. I write in my Bible a lot and I circle different parts that stand out to me. A part I circled was “…even there your hand shall lead me…” in verse 10. He knows every situation we’re in (good and bad). He knows our thoughts, heart, and He knows what we’re about to say before we even say it. That is so comforting. 

He knows. 

And even there, in that situation that you may not want to be in, whether that be physically, emotionally, or mentally- He knows and He is there with you. He sympathizes with us. He understands. He cares. 

Another couple verses that has specifically stood out to me are,

   ”Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there by any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!” Psalm 139:23-24 

I have made a conscious effort, and personal goal, to be mindful of my words. I think it’s easy to be upset and frustrated about things and speak out of hurt. (We are all guilty of that). But, words can never be taken back. Our words we speak show what is going on in our heart. 

“…for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45 

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” Proverbs 18:21

A good friend of mine and I were talking yesterday, and we were discussing about being more mindful of things and holding each other accountable with things in life. I thinks it’s easy to be upset about things and try to find people who agree with us-even when we’re in the wrong on things. 

My prayer for my life is to surround myself with those who will hold me accountable and love me enough to be honest with me with truth even if it’s not what I want to hear. I pray God helps me have eyes to see people the way He does and a heart to love those as He does and extend grace- even to people who are unkind. To give me a forgiving heart. To speak life, use my words to build others up. To not be so quick to be angry and to be quick to listen and to be understanding. 

“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” Luke 6:27-29