A Prayer for the Examination of Motives

Adonai, examine my motives (Proverbs 16) and why I make the choices I make. Why am I doing what I do? Why have I done what I have done? Why do I want to do the things that I have planned? Are they truly of You? Is it out of pride? Have I acted, or do I want to do something, because I like the sound of it? Do I want to do it because You have really told me to do it? Help me be honest with myself. I only want to do Your will. My way is usually the wrong way, is ineffective at the very least, and is rarely for the best. Weigh my motives and tell me what I need to fix (adjust), change, and/or do differently. Please forgive me for anything I have done that has been for the wrong motive.

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