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Create a Clean Heart!

Create a Clean Heart!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who ask God to create in them a clean heart. In Jesus’ name, amen.

David had an affair with Bathsheba, ordered the murder of her husband, Uriah the Hittite, and found himself confronted by Nathan the prophet.

David cries out to God, and in Psalm 51:10-13 (ESV) David first asks for his heart and spirit to be made right before God. He goes on to share he will teach others (i.e. transgressors) God’s ways.

“Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from your presence,
and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
and uphold me with a willing spirit.

Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
and sinners will return to you.”

This passage is a lesson in confession and hope. Dave turns his egregious sin into an opportunity to testify to God’s willingness to forgive.

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Seek the Lord’s Presence Continually?

Seek the Lord’s Presence Continually?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who seek your presence continually. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The word “continually” in part means repeatedly, constantly, repetitively, and persistently. Do these terms describe how you seek God’s presence in your life?

Psalm 105:1-4 (ESV) encourages the faithful to give thanks and seek the Lord.

“Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name;
make known his deeds among the peoples!
Sing to him, sing praises to him;
tell of all his wondrous works!
Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!
Seek the Lord and his strength;
seek his presence continually!”

Are you making it a habit to be thankful, sing to the Lord, tell of his wondrous works, rejoice, and seek the Lord? If you do, you are to be commended. If not, renew your commitment to seeking the Lord. It is time to start: now.

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Are you making it a habit to be thankful, sing to the Lord, tell of his wondrous works, rejoice, seek the Lord, and remember all he has done? If you do, you are to be commended. Renew your commitment to seeking the Lord.

It is time to start now.

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Wisdom Prayer

Create a Clean Heart?

Create a Clean Heart?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who ask God to create in them a clean heart. In Jesus’ name, amen.

David had an affair with Bathsheba, ordered the murder of her husband, Uriah the Hittite, and found himself confronted by Nathan the prophet.

David cries out to God, and in Psalm 51:10-13 (ESV) David first asks for his heart and spirit to be made right before God. He goes on to share he will teach others (i.e. transgressors) God’s ways.

“Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from your presence,
and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
and uphold me with a willing spirit.

Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
and sinners will return to you.”

This passage is a lesson in confession and hope. Dave turns his egregious sin into an opportunity to testify to God’s willingness to forgive.

Tell me what you think in the comments below.