A Pure Heart

 

Psalms 51:10-12 NIV

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

God is a good God and loving Father.  When I mess up He offers me forgiveness of my sins(John 1:9). In Psalm 51 David has been confronted with his sin with Bathsheba and he humbled himself and prays to the Lord.  He knows that it is God whom he has sinned against( Psalm 51:4).  He ask God to blot out His transgressions (Psalm 51:1).  He wants to be restored. 

Like David  I desire is a pure heart.  A heart that acknowledges and serves the Lord.  I want a steadfast spirit, one that won’t compromise, but stands firm on the word of God. I want to live a faithful life and be a doer of His Word ( James 1:22).

But I can do nothing without His Spirit.  I am nothing without Him.  In His presence is where I find peace, joy, and strength.  In His presence is where I find love and comfort. Weights of this world are lifted.  

I desire for God to restore the joy of His salvation.  The joy of oneness with Him.  I want our relationship tight for I gain strength from Him.  Strength to do right rather than be right.  Strength to extend grace and mercy as I have received it. A sustained spirit that won’t waiver when challenges arise.  I want God.

Lord, I love You and adore You.  Thank You for forgiveness of sins and strength for the journey.  Thank You for Your Spirit and love.  May we, as your people, have clean hearts so that we might worship You in spirit and truth.  So that we may live godly lives pointing others to Christ.  We will be careful to give You all the glory, honor, and praise.  In Jesus name. Amen