The psalmist’s prayer in Psalms 139:23-24 asks God to search his heart for wickedness and lead him on the path of righteousness. Jeremiah 29:12 and 17:10 promise that God listens to the sincere heart and judges according to our ways. Searching and seeking God through the scriptures opens our hearts to God’s truth. This pursuit draws us closer to God and starts the process that purifies our hearts.
