This was a response from God, for being outwardly religious, but inwardly wicked. All our hearts are inherently wicked, but Jesus sent his spirit, and his word, to help us change our hearts. If our hearts are changed, then our actions will overflow with pure motives. This would be a great life verse, don’t you think? God Bless, Alan

Lord, thank you for your word, that is sufficient for all of life. Your word comes to man, from a holy God. Man’s own words, comes from a corrupted heart, that can deceive. Help us to choose your truth, every day, and not the world’s deceptive wisdom, based on our own selfish desires.

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.
2 TIMOTHY 3:16‭-‬17 NASB
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ti.3.16-17.NASB

Lord, may our hearts humbly bow before you, in persistent prayer. May we be alert, to the needs of others, so we might lift them up. Reveal yourself to us, through answered prayer, even though it may not be, what we wanted the outcome to be. May we always remember, that you care about us and love hearing our petitions.

Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;
COLOSSIANS 4:2 NASB
https://bible.com/bible/100/col.4.2.NASB

Don’t be a hypocrite! The Pharisee’s, prayed in public, to please man. It was all about them. It’s not a sin to never pray in public, but here, Jesus is saying, separate yourselves from the distractions, that you may focus on on God.

But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.
MATTHEW 6:6 NASB
https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/mat.6.6/30013

It’s all connected. What we fill our thoughts, and time, and life with, affect what comes out of our mouths. May we choose your word, your promises, your ways Lord, that our hearts might be filled with your Holy Spirit. May our word’s be word’s of hope, and love, and faith and encouragement.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord , my rock and my Redeemer.
PSALMS 19:14 NASB
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.19.14.NASB

We can be deceived by our own sinful hearts.  The Lord knows our hearts, and is not deceived, nor can we deceive him.  Trust in him and seek his ways, and he will guide us.  


Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts.
Proverbs 21:2 NASB

https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.21.2.NASB

Lord, may our hearts be stirred up, knowing you have our backs, and you care deeply about us.  We are your workmanship, created for good works, that we might give you glory.


Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.
Galatians 6:9 NASB

https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/gal.6.9/2647

This is why God called David, a man after God’s own heart.  We must have a teachable heart, to be lead by the Spirit.  Lord, please do not allow ourselves to be hardened by the world around us.   You O Lord, are the one who changes hearts, through your Holy Spirit.  May you teach and lead, as we humble ourselves before you.


Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
Psalms 143:10 NASB

https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/psa.143.10/500