Scripture: 

Hebrews 4:12-13 (TPT)“For we have the living Word of God, which is full of energy... It interprets and reveals the true thoughts and secret motives of our hearts.”

Devotional:

It’s easy to point to a sudden outburst or breakdown and say, “Where did that come from?” But what if the breakdown didn’t start that moment? What if it started weeks ago, with a subtle shift in motivation, a quiet compromise, or an unchecked worry? David didn’t just suddenly “go crazy” in Gath. Something had been building under the surface. The enemy is strategic. He doesn’t usually barge in through the front door — he sneaks in through an unguarded window of our motives.

The Word of God doesn’t just help us correct our thoughts; it exposes what’s fueling them. When we’re unaware of what’s going on under the hood, we crash without warning. But if we invite the Spirit to inspect the hidden places — our fears, our pride, our self-focus — He can reveal and heal what we didn’t even realize was broken.

Journal Questions:

• What subtle thoughts or habits have I ignored that could be leading me toward a breakdown?

• Have I asked God to reveal my true motives lately?

  
  

Challenge:

Take 10 minutes today to sit in silence and ask God to show you what’s going on beneath the surface. Write down what He reveals.

Prayer:

Lord, shine Your light on the hidden places in me. Show me the subtle lies I’ve believed, the motives that need to be purified, and the habits that are misaligning my mind. Help me not just renovate my behavior but repair the foundation of my thoughts.