Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts;Psalm 139:23 NASB Search me– Don’t forget the context. We have a tendency to pull this verse from its context in the psalm and concentrate on the emotional appeal for God to look deeply into our hearts to purify us. In…
Search me, O God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts Psalm 139:23 Try Me – “bekhaneni,” says the Psalmist. The verbal root (bakhan) is direct, powerful and compelling. Put me to the test. Prove me. Throw me in the crucible of life’s fire and see if I emerge refined and pure. …
Search me, O God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts Psalm 139:23 Search – Unless you’re crazy or a fanatic, you won’t repeat David’s plea without a great deal of hesitation. This is no casual request. Do you really want God to search your heart? Do you really want Him to…
Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts; Psalm 139:23 Anxious Thoughts – My greatest battles come from wrestling with my thoughts. My greatest victories come when I let God provide His thoughts and simply obey Him. It’s not easy. In fact, letting God uncover my inner anxious…
