God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me. – (Psalm 51:10, HCSB)
God, create a pure heart in me, and make my spirit strong again. – (Psalm 51:10, ERV)
Create in me a clean heart, O God; restore within me a sense of being brand new. – (Psalm 51:10, VOICE)
As I gaze upon the freshly fallen snow, and the world looks clean and new, I am reminded that God does this for us each time we ask. He wipes away all of our guilt and shame, and provides a new start as we seek Him. Each time I fall short and am given a fresh start, I am compelled to do and be better. God is faithful to meet us each time we seek Him, and His heart is to ever give us a fresh start. May we ever seek the Lord to cleanse us and strengthen us so that we may clearly reflect His goodness and His love.
O God, cleanse my heart,
May it be made pure;
Strengthen my spirit,
As You remain near.
Lead me in Your love,
May Your heart move mine;
To love others well,
And always be kind.
With each brand new day,
May I rest assured;
That You are with me,
In You I’m secure.
Ever Your faithful,
So we should be too;
Deepen my love, Lord,
So I love like You.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You cleanse us and make us new, and You strengthen us for all that we are called to do. Forgive us for our fears and doubts, for You are faithful forever. Teach us how to trust You more, so that from the moment we rise to the close of our day, we operate in the lavish goodness of Your unending love. Show us how to love those around us well, and to forgive as we have been forgiven by You. May many come into a lasting relationship with You, as they come to know who You are and how You love. Be glorified O God, as we seek You to cleanse us and strengthen us by Your love so that we may love likewise. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always. – 1 Chronicles 16:11
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