If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. 9But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 10If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that his word has no place in our hearts.

But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true—it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ.

All who believe in the Son of God know in their hearts that this testimony is true.

Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts.

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.

Lord God my Father,

Help me to see where I am lost, guide me back to your design, allow your spirit to rest well with me and restore your plan on my heart. Help me to believe without doubt, keep me from trying to understand what I am not ready to. Test me and help me to grow, help me to stay on your path.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen