Prayer: Search Me

David's simple, short prayer at the end of Psalm 139 reveals a powerful truth: we are often blind to our own spiritual problems and need God to reveal them to us. After pointing fingers at God's enemies, David realizes he must examine himself first. His four-part prayer asks God to search his heart, test his thoughts, reveal any offensive ways, and lead him in God's everlasting way. This prayer requires complete honesty and willingness to change. We cannot skip steps or ask God to lead us while refusing to let Him examine our hearts. True spiritual growth begins when we courageously ask God to show us what we cannot see about ourselves and respond with genuine repentance. When is the last time you asked God to search your heart, know your thoughts, and point out any offensive way in you? Why not make today that day? Ask, listen to what He says, confess and repent of what He brings to mind, then ask Him to lead you in the everlasting way.