"For the Word of God is living and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12)
No one else can do this for you and me, no doctor, psychiatrist, pastor, talk show host, NOBODY. The life-saving description of our text, which is a description of Jesus Christ Himself, reveals some of what Jesus "works" in those who are committed to His Words.
Over 53 years ago, my Doctor told me to, "take much of this and call me in the morning." I'm alive in Jesus Christ today because I did, and have been so doing.
Father, in Jesus' Name, I regret I did not learn this when I was younger. "Your Words are life to those who find Them...." Amen.
When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"
Hebrews 12:2
