Cross Reference - Psalm 139:23

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts;”

“The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests hearts.” Proverbs 17:3

“But, O Lord of hosts, who judges righteously, who tries the feelings and the heart, let me see Thy vengeance on them, for to Thee have I committed my cause.” Jeremiah 11:20

“Examine me, O Lord, and try me; test my mind and my heart.” Psalm 26:2

“Let Him weigh me with accurate scales, and let God know my integrity.” Job 31:6

“O let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous; for the righteous God rites the hearts and minds.” Psalm 7:9

“ – but after we had already suffered and been mistreated in Philippi, as you know, we had the boldness in our God to speak to you the Gospel of God amid much opposition.” I Thessalonians 2:4

And that is how intimate it is to be His child. He is always with us, always listening to our words, our thoughts and intentions; not to catch us doing things wrong but rather to be there for us to lean on when things are difficult. When He promises that nothing that comes into our lives will trip us up, He means just that, no matter how difficult the temptation is.

“No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it.” I Corinthians 10:13

Stay near God's Word. Take care. Your servant & friend in Christ, Darlene