Psalm 51:10 – Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.

This verse is significant in two areas, repentance and creation. The verb translated create is the same one used in Genesis 1:1 and refers to what only God can do. David was asking that his heart be renewed, restored, and transformed. God is the only source of such a renewal. Let God do for you, what you cannot do for yourself.

Challenge:

Looking at your past mistakes, you must come to the realization that trouble always starts in your mind. Your thought-life becomes polluted and you entertain fleshly thoughts until at last you commit sin. So now, as David did, you must ask God to create in you a clean mind. For you know that if the source is clean, then what flows from you will also be clean as well. I challenge you this week to ask the Lord to renew your entire inner self so you will be strengthened to guard against future outbreaks of sin.

Grace be with you,