You wouldn’t drive a car for five years without ever checking the oil or looking at the dashboard. You know that ignoring regular maintenance guarantees a catastrophic breakdown on the highway. Similarly, our spiritual lives require constant, ongoing maintenance. We cannot sustain recovery without a continuous review of our inner landscape. Asking God to examine our hearts and minds must become a daily habit, not just an annual event. Daily examination keeps us honest. It allows us to catch a fleeting resentment before it takes root and turns into bitterness. It helps us promptly admit a minor wrong before it snowballs into a major lie. When we stay fiercely attentive to our motives and attitudes, we protect our peace and prevent the small leaks that sink the ship. | 
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