As you allow the Holy Spirit to search your heart what does He reveal to you? Unholy thoughts, vain ambition, bitterness, anger, lust, fear, and greed? Don’t despair. God is greater than the evil within. The blood of Jesus will defeat those carnal attitudes and desires. Our part is to call them what they are and refuse to compromise or make excuses. His part is to forgive and transform us.

“What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of Death? Thanks be to God—through Jesus Christ our Lord!”

Lord don’t let us get away with pretending or protesting our innocence. Help us to acknowledge our sinful attitudes and repent. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.