THE BIG TEST

 

Psalm 26:2

 

"Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test my heart and my mind." ESV 

 

Often we become satisfied with the way we are because it's comfortable and we notice nothing within ourselves that could be a hindrance to our spiritual walk. If we ask the Lord to examine our hearts, He will show us the tiniest hint of sin. It is the small unnoticed cancerous tumors that grow into large fatal masses. It's really hard to be held under a microscope, but if we allow the Lord to do this for us, He will take the smallest uncleanness and make our hearts white as snow. It can be painful, but the results are a clean conscience, a pure heart, and eternal life.

 

Lord, please search our hearts for the smallest of sin, show us, and clean us so that we will stand before You white as snow. In Your gracious name we pray, Amen.

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THE BIG EXAM

 

Lamentations 3:40

 

"Let us test and examine our ways, and return to the Lord." ESV 

 

Who enjoys taking tests or being examined. It's hard to learn things about ourselves that aren't very desirable. But, the only way we can find out if there is something wrong is to test or examine. The Word of God tells us to examine ourselves to see if there is anything in us that needs to be gone. When our self examination exposes these things, we can confess them, repent, and get back into perfect harmony with our Lord.

 

Heavenly Father, forgive us for neglecting to examine ourselves for things in our lives that should not be there. Help us to make it a regular practice so that we can be clean before You. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

 

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A MIRACLE IS A MIRACLE

 

Proverbs 5:21

"For your ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all your paths." NIV

"For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings." KJV

We are left astounded when we recall from the Word all the mighty miracles the Lord has done. He provided a sacrifice for Abraham after he placed Isaac on the altar. God parted the sea for His children to cross in safety. He fed thousands of people from a boy's meager lunch. So many great miracles Christ performed while teaching the crowds and people with needs came. What's even more astounding about our God is that He performs miracles for you and for me in our private lives where no one else can see. He loves us that much.

Heavenly Father, how awesome You are! That You would consider each of us in our own lives and work to make things right when we come asking for help is breath taking. Give us hearts of praise and thanksgiving and keep us from overlooking those even quieter miracles You lavish on us every day. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

            

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