10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me away from your presence, and do not take your holy spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and sustain in me a willing spirit.
THOUGHTS by Chris Bergtholdt, junior at GMU:
So, first some context for these three lines. This Psalm is from right after Nathan confronts David about committing adultery with Bathsheba. The preceding verses are filled with David asking for God's forgiveness and describing the short falls of his human nature. These lines catch my attention. David is asking God to change him, to replace his sinful heart. David wants to be renewed. In the season of Lent, we are preparing for Easter. We are in a time of spiritual renewal before celebrating the resurrection of Christ. These three verses seem to sum up what we are trying to achieve in Lent.
PRAYER:
Heavenly Father, In this time of Lent, allow us to be renew by your spirit. Give to us clean hearts that we may better follow your ways. Be with us as we prepare to celebrate the joy in the gift of salvation that is Jesus Christ, Amen.
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