Psalm 17:2-3

Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal.

Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.

'Let my sentence come forth from thy presence;'

Sentence comes from the Hebrew word mishpat meaning judgement or verdict. I think discernment. Let me not trust in my own knowledge & decisions, but my conclusions, decisions, and "verdicts" be made in spending time with You, Lord, & hearing your voice. I pray for wisdom and discernment that honors and exalts your name & increases my faith so that I may please you.

'Let thine eyes behold the things that are equal'

Father, when you see me and behold the things that are in my life, I want them to be pure and right. May I be righteous before you through Jesus' blood. May I walk upright and humble with a right heart and clean mind. May everything I do be for the LORD & of faith!

'Thou hast proved mine heart'

Over & over again I have failed You, but Lord, my heart's desire is to serve you with all I am no matter my emotions or circumstances. I am yours, Jesus. Consume me, Father. Be LORD over me and prove my heart.

'Thou hast visited me in the night'

I remember when I gave up my pride, admitted my sin & begged for your forgiveness. I was in jr. high- the end of 8th grade- * I cried out and begged for You from my bed. I told my mom the sins I was holding onto that I hadn't yet admitted and as I lay in bed, now turned from my sin and looking toward You, You held me in your arms. You visited me that night and I have been forever changed.

'Thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing'

I have been tested. I've gone through trial. I have been caught in my own sin, but now I am here with You. Though friends have taken their own lives, though I've had several fathers, though I've felt betrayed and hated myself at times, I am here. I am surrendered and at your feet. Try me; I pray you find nothing. Give me strength, courage, & wisdom to walk righteously in every trial. Be please by me, your beloved daughter.

'I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress'

God, help me choose wise words that edify people and glorify You. Make my heart right, that my lips may speak my heart wisely and carefully. Let me love people with my lips and let me keep my heart by keeping my mouth shut when needed.