These verses contain challenging prayers. Our hearts are often tainted by the influences of this world, and we may become immune to these impurities without even realizing it. This prayer is a daily commitment, as following Jesus is a choice we make every day as Christians. We choose to lay our anxieties at the foot of the cross and continually allow God to guide us to higher ground. As He purifies our hearts, we may feel conviction. 

A wise person once said, 'Conviction is like a hug from God.' He loves us so deeply that He wants to protect us. All sin ultimately leads to spiritual death, and God's conviction is His way of safeguarding us. When we walk in His everlasting path, we discover that His ways surpass our own, and obedience to the Lord is truly a precious gift.

Dear Heavenly Father,

I give You glory, honor, and praise for Your hugs of conviction. Thank You for loving me so much that You would take the time to prompt me when I am out of line. I sincerely ask You to search me and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me from those entanglements and into Your perfect path. As you guide me, I will follow. In the name of Jesus, I pray, Amen.  

When was the last time you got down on your hands and knees and truly cried out to Jesus? Cry out to him with a heart of surrender and ask him to cleanse and purify your heart. Ask him to give you the willingness and the strength to let go of whatever is hindering you and the sin that entangles you. Ask God to show you His faithfulness and His hand throughout your life when you choose to let Him lead you. Thank Him for the gift of obedience.