Can Hidden Sin Keep Me From Hearing God? (Psalm 17) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study

Psalm 17 opens with David asking God to search his heart. Today we talk about how hidden sin can keep us from hearing God's voice clearly, and how we can follow David's example and pray a similar prayer.

"I have called upon You, for You will answer me, O God; Incline Your ear to me, hear my speech." (Psalm 17:6)

Questions this episode answers

What is Psalm 17 about?

Psalm 17 is David's prayer for help and protection. He asks God to examine his heart and to hide him in the shadow of His wings.

Can sin affect how I hear God?

Unconfessed sin can cloud our hearts and make it harder to sense God's leading. Confession clears the way, and 1 John 1:9 promises that God forgives when we confess.

How do I ask God to search my heart?

Find a quiet moment and ask Him to show you anything that is not pleasing to Him. Then listen, confess what He brings up, and receive His forgiveness.

Links

If you want to grow in hearing God's voice, our contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui offers quiet space to pray and listen with a small group of women.

Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org

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