A Clean Heart
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David's prayer after his sin reveals that true spiritual renewal requires God's creative power to make us new.
David doesn't ask God to repair his heart but to create a clean one—the same word used for God's original creation. This acknowledges that our sinful hearts cannot be merely fixed but must be recreated by divine intervention. A steadfast spirit is one that remains constant and faithful. Only God can transform our inner being at this fundamental level.
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Confess one area where you need God to create newness in your heart rather than trying to fix it yourself.
Prayer
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. I cannot change myself, but You can make me new. Transform me. Amen.
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