Psalm 139:2 says, “…You understand my thought afar off.” Verse 4 says, “For there is not a word on my tongue, but behold, O Lord, You know it all together.” In 1983 I was given a book to read. The title was something like “Do You Hear What You Are Thinking?”

The good news is that the Holy Spirit dwells within us. We can ask Him to convict us when our thoughts are unrighteous. That way, when He checks our spirit, we can course correct before those thoughts become words.

Memorizing Psalm 119:161-168 has been soul searching. Why? Verse 162 says, “I rejoice at Your word as one who finds great treasure.” Verse 167-168 says, “My soul keeps Your testimonies, and I love them exceedingly. I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies, for all my ways are before You.” 

Our faith is not a one time event when we get saved. It is daily and progressive. Our fiery trials are designed to purify our faith of hidden lies that still control our thought processes. The lies are exposed as we bring His word into our hearts.