May 07th, 2024

Psalm 51
 
“Create in me a clean heart, God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10, (NASV)

Be merciful to my children, oh Lord, and blot out their transgressions. Forgive them, I plead. May You wash and cleanse them for against You have they sinned and done what is evil. Yet teach them wisdom and hide Your truth in their inner most parts. Cleanse and wash them whiter than snow while they rejoice with gladness. In turn, make even their bones rise up in joy. OH God, hide Your face from their sins and remove their iniquities. I pray You will create within my children pure hearts while You renew them with steadfast spirits. OH Lord, cast them not away nor take Your Holy Spirit from them. Instead, may You restore to them the joy of Your salvation. IN the same way, bless them with eager spirits to teach wanderer’s Your ways so sinners may come to know You. Save my children, oh God.  Let their tongues sing of Your righteousness to declare Your praises. Yet, when their spirits are broken and contrite, find these to be acceptable sacrifices before You. Bless my children with Your favor, oh God, as You rebuild their walls and delight in their righteous offerings.