Francis Frangipane writes: "Most are content to pray the first part "Search me, O God" but the true test of repentance is when we then pray "[and] try me." You see, David asked God not just to forgive him, but to change him -- and then to test those changes with situations that previously triggered an ungodly response. In essence, he prays, "Lord, verify that the work You've done in me is deep and unshakable, that I am free even of an anxious thought about my previous sin."
Today's prayer: "Lord, how many times have I asked You to search me, identify my heart issues, and forgive me? I want to take it one step further and ask You to verify that the work You've done is deep and unshakable. I want to be free from even an anxious thought about my previous sin."
