A Clean Heart…

Psalms 51:10 NLT “Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.”

When King David wrote this psalm it was after lusting for one of his mightiest and most loyal soldier’s wife, sending said soldier/husband to the front lines of a fierce battle, then setting back and waiting for the sad news of his generals death. Where upon he immediately scooped up Bathsheba, married her, they had a son and lost baby son, also to death. In his grief, guilt and total remorse he penned… “God create in me a clean heart.”

What does that mean? To me, first off I believe it’s asking for forgiveness for our: thoughts, attitudes, words spoken or actions made. Then secondly, I believe it’s an act of repentance within our spirit that we wish to change. You could even say, “God, create in me a new heart, a new attitude.”

One of the greatest pastors I have ever sat under, used to teach… “Don’t you go home and pray Lord change that husband of mine without first saying…Lord change me.”

The first start to a clean heart is to ask for His help in changing what is going on inside of you, then asking for assistance with the person or issues causing the angst.

My husband and I are both retired. We are together a lot, we both had jobs where we traveled and were apart a great deal of the time. You can imagine the difference in our world and attitudes. “Last nerve” comes to mind quickly, we had and are still having to readjust to our new lifestyle. I have often laughed to myself as I hear Pastor Lynn’s words in my head as I’m asking for a clean heart and a better attitude.

A clean heart can be used everywhere; it’s very versatile to use in a multitude of times and places: freeways at rush hour or the mile long grocery line, your students or teacher, coworkers or boss, spouse or roommates…the list goes on and will.

So, possibly the next time you feel slightly off and edgy, bummed out at a situation, or sporting a negative attitude with its best friend grouch. Stop, take a cleansing breath and ask God, “for a clean heart and a fresh start.” Anytime of the day is a good time, trust me! 😉

Have a blessed day, make it fresh and new!!! Thank you for joining me and I hope you will keep coming back. 🥰