Morning Prayer: Search Me, O God – Psalm 139:23–24
Introduction
Every new morning invites reflection—a time to check our hearts before we step into the day. Psalm 139 reminds us that God already knows our thoughts, motives, and worries better than we do. To pray, “Search me, O God,” is to ask not for judgment, but for guidance—a willingness to be shaped by truth and love.
This prayer is for those who long to begin the day with honesty before God. It’s for anyone ready to trade pretense for peace, fear for faith, and self-reliance for trust. Before the world asks for your attention, let your heart be still and open before the One who knows it best.
Scripture
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
— Psalm 139:23–24 (NRSV)
Reflection
Psalm 139 is both comforting and convicting. It reminds us that God’s knowledge is not meant to expose us but to heal us. The One who formed us in the womb still examines our hearts with compassion. Morning prayer shaped by this psalm is a humble invitation: God, show me what needs to change, and give me the grace to walk your path today.
When we ask God to search us, we are not inviting shame but transformation. His Spirit reveals not just what needs correction but what needs encouragement. He sees every anxious thought and still calls us beloved.
Start this morning with courage. Ask God to look within, to lead you, and to renew your heart for the day ahead.
A Morning Prayer: Search Me, O God
Loving Father, search my heart this morning and know my thoughts. {pause}
Show me what needs to change and what needs to grow. {pause}
Free me from anxious thoughts and unkind motives. {pause}
Lead me in your way of truth, mercy, and peace. {pause}
Let this day bring me closer to your heart. Amen. {pause}
A Prayer for Kids and Grandkids
Dear God, thank you for knowing me and loving me. {pause}
Help me to make good choices today. {pause}
When I mess up, remind me that you forgive me. {pause}
Show me how to follow you with my whole heart. Amen. {pause}
