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CROSS-EXAMINE



S.E.E.D. For Today_Cross-Examine

 Scripture "Put me on trial, Lord and cross-examine me. Test my motives and my heart." Psalms 26:2 NLT

 This is not an expression of self-righteousness but the honest testimony of a real man of God. The words examine and test refer to the testing of metals to determine their true value and to remove the rubbish. This is a prayer rendered to God that He would help the inner man of the psalmist, through examination, and investigation. We need God to morally put us on trial, withholding nothing. We ought to enter God's court with praise and thanksgiving knowing it is He that knows the intent of each of our hearts, interrogate our motives oh God and the self-deception that lurks within, search for evidence of any ways that must be judged and purged by the guidelines of your Word. That we may be vindicated in your presence, judge our case favorably. Don't let us suffer the fate of those who rebel against you and don't condemn us along with murderers, so redeem us and show us mercy.

Example to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely. In a court of law to examine as for the purpose of discrediting the witnesses testimony.

Exercise Read Psalms 26 Journal or talk to God about what is in your life that's discrediting your testimony. What are some things that you are still guilty of, put the issues on trial.

Devotion Lord I wash my hands at Your altar, singing a song of thanksgiving and telling of your wonders. Lord I pray that I will trust in You and not waver that when all is said and done You will declare me innocent. I pray to live a life according to Your truth, that I do not end up on trial as those who commit crimes against You. I wash my hands of my old ways, cross-examine me, and judge me with your favor that I will dwell in the place where Your glorious presence dwells in Jesus Name Amen.

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  1. UnknownApril 27, 2016 at 5:18 AM

    Purge Me Lord.
    Put Me on Trail God.Change My ways and Make My ways like your ways.
    In Jesus Name.
    "Amen"

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  2. MommyLuvApril 27, 2016 at 5:20 AM

    Lord search me and know my heart.... He is good and self examination is so healthy to ones soul. Thank you God for loving us.

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