A Prayer For Staying On The Righteous Path

Father, it’s a fact that others judge us by our actions, but You judge us by our motives. You know the very intent of our heart so we cannot deceive You by our words or actions. Purify our hearts, let us be as gold and precious silver, so that we are of great worth in the kingdom of God. When impurities are removed our motives are pure and guide our actions which brings about a powerful witness for the sake of the gospel. It also keeps us out of the kind of trouble that is of our own doing so that we more steadily build a firm foundation based upon the Word of God. Keep us on the righteous path all our days, we pray. Amen.