I know, my God, that you examine our hearts and rejoice when you find integrity there. You know I have done all this with good motives…I Chr. 29:17a

When things don’t turn out the way we plan, God knows what we were trying to do and why we were trying to do it. He strengthen us so that we can maintain our integrity in the face of disappointment or loss. I would rather fail in a way that causes God to rejoice than succeed in a way that offends God.

Lord, examine my motives as well as my plans.

At times I might shut up the heavens so that no rain falls, or command grasshoppers to devour your crops, or send plagues among you.  2 Chron. 7:12

The news said that those of us living in drought-plagued areas may see lots of grasshoppers soon. Spiritual grasshoppers are habits that discourage spiritual reflection and eat away at faith. They feed on selfishness and despair.

Lord, I humble myself, I pray, I seek Your face and turn from my wicked ways, hear me from heaven, forgive my sins and restore my soul. 2 Chron. 7:13 And please rain on Texas while you’re at it.