God does know us. We cannot pretend we are something we are not with him. He knows us - inside and out, through and through. This should liberate us to share a remarkable degree of intimacy with him, but most of us run from such a close relationship with our Father. If our desire, however, is to become more like him, the only way to be transformed is by inviting him in to look at our hearts, our motivations, and our desires.
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
— Psalm 139:23-24
Dear Lord, we know you are the one who "searches hearts and minds." Yet because of the grace you demonstrated in Jesus, we are confident that you love me. Our hearts are sorry for the sin we have committed, but we are really trying to serve you in honor and purity. Please fill us with your Spirit to enable use to become more like Christ. In Jesus name, Amen.
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