“Have Thine Own Way, Lord” is a prayer of Christian consecration built around the biblical picture of God as the potter and human life as clay in his hands.
Hymns Based on Psalm 139:23
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Psalm 139:23
"Search me, God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way."
— Psalm 139:23
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Prayer, Confession, Consecration, Repentance, Sanctification. Many worship songs connected to Psalm 139:23 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Prayer
- Confession
- Consecration
- Repentance
- Sanctification
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Psalm 139:23
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Sermon Prayer
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Response Hymn If I Have Wounded Any Soul Today
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Reflection Hymn Have Thine Own Way, Lord
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Closing Hymn Heal Me, Hands of Jesus
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
“Heal Me, Hands of Jesus” is a short modern hymn of personal prayer by Michael Perry.
If I Have Wounded Any Soul Today, commonly titled An Evening Prayer, is a compact gospel-era prayer of confession and self-examination.
Search Me, O God, often printed under the alternative title Cleanse Me, is a prayer for God to expose what self-knowledge misses and to bring the whole person under his renewing grace.