November 10th, 2026
Today's Scripture: Psalm 139:23–24
23 Search me, God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.
We generally know ourselves pretty well.
We know what we like. We know what bothers us. We know the things we're convinced are right.
At least, we think we do.
Psalm 139 ends with an invitation that I find both beautiful and a little uncomfortable.
The psalmist invites God to search his heart, examine his thoughts and lead him in the everlasting way.
Think about what he's asking. He's inviting God to reveal something about himself that he might not recognize on his own.
That's an important part of discernment.
Sometimes we're so focused on trying to understand what God wants us to do that we never give much consideration to what God might want to change within us.
Our fears. Our motivations. Our assumptions. Even the things we've become convinced we already understand.
And perhaps there's something about ourselves that we haven't been willing to see.
A Prayer of Examination
Spend a few minutes reading Psalm 139:23–24 slowly.
Then ask yourself:
You don't need to share them with anyone else today. Just be honest with God.
Search me, God. Help me see what I might be missing. And lead me in Your way.
We know what we like. We know what bothers us. We know the things we're convinced are right.
At least, we think we do.
Psalm 139 ends with an invitation that I find both beautiful and a little uncomfortable.
The psalmist invites God to search his heart, examine his thoughts and lead him in the everlasting way.
Think about what he's asking. He's inviting God to reveal something about himself that he might not recognize on his own.
That's an important part of discernment.
Sometimes we're so focused on trying to understand what God wants us to do that we never give much consideration to what God might want to change within us.
Our fears. Our motivations. Our assumptions. Even the things we've become convinced we already understand.
And perhaps there's something about ourselves that we haven't been willing to see.
A Prayer of Examination
Spend a few minutes reading Psalm 139:23–24 slowly.
Then ask yourself:
- What has been occupying most of my thoughts lately?
- Are there fears, desires or expectations that might be influencing how I see God's direction?
You don't need to share them with anyone else today. Just be honest with God.
Search me, God. Help me see what I might be missing. And lead me in Your way.
1 Comment
I knew the minute you asked what was filling my thoughts. Christmas. I hadn’t done a bit of shopping for our daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren…what was I thinking! I have allowed it to consume my every thought the last couple of days. Thank You for the reminder of where my mind should be!