SCRIPTURE: Psalm (NIV) 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
11 Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
OBSERVATION: What a joy and peace is theirs whose hearts are right with God. Sometimes it is not appreciated until it is lost. David had sinned and lost his joy. He knew what it was like to have a heart at peace with God and full of His joy. Perhaps he had not considered the high cost of spending a night with Bathsheba. But the act was done, and Bathsheba’s husband had been murdered. David had lost his peace and joy. Only God could forgive and restore.
APPLICATION: Not only can God forgive and restore, He does it willingly to those who confess their sins and ask His forgiveness. Through the death of His Son, Jesus, my debt has been covered. I have been forgiven. Peace and joy are mine!
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, If I confess my sins; you are faithful and just to forgive my sins and to cleanse me from all unrighteousness. (1John 1:9) With my mouth I confess that I have sinned; with my mouth I confess that Jesus is my Lord. (Romans 10:9-10) Thank you for your forgiveness and the joy of your salvation. I surrender my life to your control. Help me to sense when you are pleased and/or displeased with how I think and what I do. Amen
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