Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. – Psalm 139:23-24

I like to think I am fully aware when it comes to my heart and mind. But life has taught me otherwise. Only God can plumb the depths of the heart and mind. David understood this truth. He cried out to the only One Who knew him better than he knew himself.

In this world where it’s so easy to compromise, we, too, need to cry out as David did. “Search me. Know my heart. See if there be any wicked way in me. Teach me your way and lead me in a plain path. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight.”

In Psalm 27, “plain path” means a flat and smooth country. Not a rugged trail surrounded by rocks and steep precipices. Such a hazardous route would only prove beneficial to the enemy. It is crucial to stay on the right path.

The Author

I believe J. Edwin Orr knew this same truth. This man was a dynamo when it came to spreading the gospel to all the regions.

J. Edwin Orr MA ThD ED PhD was a husband, father, baker, ordained minister, evangelist, Air Force chaplain, professor, author, and hymnist. To read more, visit https://www.jedwinorr.com/about-j-edwin-orr/

The Song

Search me, O God, and know my heart today; Try me, O Savior, know my thoughts I pray; See if there be some wicked way in me: Cleanse me from ev’ry sin, and set me free.

I praise Thee, Lord, for cleansing me from sin: Fulfill Thy word, and make me pure within; Fill me with fire, where once I burned with shame: Grant my desire to magnify Thy name.

Lord, take my life, and make it wholly Thine: Fill my poor heart with Thy great love divine; Take all my will, my passion, self and pride; I now surrender: Lord, in me abide.

O Holy Ghost, revival comes from Thee: Send a revival, start the work in me: Thy Word declares Thou wilt supply my need: For blessing now, O Lord, I humbly plead.

Cleanse Me – J. Edwin Orr – Maori Melody – Public Domain