O Lord, You search me and You know me,
From the heavens You gaze upon Your people,
Your eyes see all, from the depths of our souls
To the secrets hidden in the dark. (Psalm 139:1, Psalm 139:12)
In the beginning, You called to Adam, “Where are you?” (Genesis 3:9)
In Your voice, the echoes of seeking hearts,
Cain’s plea, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” (Genesis 4:9)
But You knew, O God, You knew.
The earth was corrupt in Your sight,
And You saw the violence of man, (Genesis 6:12)
Yet You found Noah, a righteous heart,
And Your grace covered the land.
When the Tower of Babel rose high,
You came down to see the pride of man, (Genesis 11:5)
Confounding their tongues, scattering their plans, (Genesis 11:7)
For You discern the thoughts and intentions.
You know the hearts of all, O Lord, (1 Kings 8:39)
As You did in the days of Job, (Job 10:6, Job 13:9)
You see through the pretense and the veil,
Your judgment pure, Your vision clear. (Jeremiah 17:10)
You desire truth in the inward parts, (Psalm 51:6)
And in the hidden place, You make me know wisdom.
Test me, O God, and know my heart, (Psalm 139:23)
Examine me and see my anxious thoughts.
From Your throne in heaven, You observe, (Psalm 33:14)
You look upon the sons of men, (Psalm 14:2)
To see if any understand, if any seek God,
Your gaze penetrates the darkness, it exposes the light. (Psalm 139:12)
The eyes of the Lord are in every place, (Proverbs 15:3)
Watching the evil and the good.
Sheol and Abaddon lie open before You, (Proverbs 15:11)
How much more the hearts of men? (Proverbs 15:11)
Your eyes search to and fro, (Zechariah 4:10)
To show Yourself strong on behalf of those
Whose hearts are loyal to You, (2 Chronicles 16:9)
For You know the secrets of the heart. (Psalm 44:21)
Search me, O God, and know my heart, (Psalm 139:23)
Try me and know my thoughts,
See if there is any wicked way in me, (Psalm 139:24)
And lead me in the way everlasting.
You are the One who examines minds and hearts, (Jeremiah 17:10)
Revealing the hidden motives,
For the Word of God is living and active, (Hebrews 4:12)
Sharper than any double-edged sword.
You are the righteous judge, (Psalm 7:11)
Who tests the heart and the mind, (Jeremiah 11:20)
To give to each one according to their deeds, (Revelation 2:23)
Your judgments are true and just. (Revelation 16:7)
O Lord, You know all things, (John 21:17)
You see the end from the beginning, (Isaiah 46:10)
You hold the hearts of kings in Your hand, (Proverbs 21:1)
And guide them like a river.
Your eyes are like blazing fire, (Revelation 1:14)
Your feet like burnished bronze, (Revelation 2:18)
You know our deeds, our love, and our faith, (Revelation 2:19)
And You call us to overcome. (Revelation 2:26)
May we walk in the light of Your presence, (Psalm 89:15)
Trusting in Your perfect knowledge,
For You are the God who sees, (Genesis 16:13)
And Your wisdom is beyond measure. (Psalm 147:5)
Amen.