Justifying myself?

And he told them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts.

For what is highly admired by people is revolting in God’s sight. (Luke 16:15)

Lord, it can be so easy sometimes to make excuses for my actions when I know they are wrong.

I might convince others I’m right. I might even convince myself. But you know my heart. And I’m sorry for the times that I’ve done what is revolting in your sight.

Thank you for your grace.

But each day, Lord, search me and know my heart. And let me live in a way that is pleasing to you.

In your name I pray, amen.