I have a scale that sits on my bathroom floor. If I take the time to stop and step on it is going to tell me something. It may surprise me. It may tell something I don't want to know. If it is accurate, it will without a doubt tell me the truth. There are moments in life when we have to step on the scale so to speak. We need to assess how we are doing.
This is no different with God. Sometimes we must step on the scale. We have to stand on the truth of His Word and weigh ourselves. We are reminded in Proverbs 16:2 (ESV),
All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit.
Often in life when we go to make plans, and we think that our plans are great. However, all of our plans, intentions, attitudes, and desires need to be judge by God's standards. God is the one who weighs what is right and wrong, helpful and harmful, wise and foolish. The scriptures teach us that we need to step on the scale and receive God’s perspective. We may not always like what we find, but we can be sure that God’s Word is accurate.
Are you willing to step on the scale of God’s Word and hear what He has to say? If so, here is a prayer you can pray. It is from Psalm 139:23-24 (ESV),
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart!
Try me and know my thoughts!
24 And see if there be any grievous way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting!