A Clean Heart and a Steadfast Spirit

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

I find it best to pray this prayer on a regular basis. Usually a little self examination reveals the need for this as I determine to focus on God and do things His way as part of my morning devotions. When I don’t look to Him for that much needed renewal I often end up doing things my own way and by my own steam which leads to loss of direction, weariness and even discouragement. Ask Him for cleansing and renewal as you go about your day today. He’ll help you to listen to His voice and walk steadfast in the steps He‘s ordained for you so that your plans don’t get in the way of His.

I don’t know about you but my heart needs cleansing and my spirit needs renewing everyday; otherwise I start doing His work my way and soon that turns into my work and that might cause me to falter.