Create in me a Clean Heart

Here is a poem woven with scripture, a prayer for the pure heart only God can provide.

A Clean Heart

This heart of mine is not my own, A field where bitter seeds are sown. It strives for good,yet knows the stain, And cries for sun,and healing rain.

I ask not for a lighter load, But for a new and different road. I do not ask to forget the start, But,Father, create in me a clean heart. * (Psalm 51:10)

Wash me thoroughly from my guilt, And from my sin, declare me spilt. Purge me with hyssop, I shall be clean; Make me whiter than sunlit sheen.* (from Psalm 51:2,7)

For You do not desire sacrifice, A broken spirit You’ll not despise. A heart that’s broken, contrite, and low, O God, You will not overlook or forego.* (from Psalm 51:16-17)

Take from me this heart of stone, So cold and heavy and alone. And give me a heart made fresh and new, A heart of flesh, responsive to You.* (Ezekiel 36:26)

Let it be a wellspring of life, Free from the noise of inner strife.* (Proverbs 4:23) A heart whereYour law is deep within,  And victory over secret sinbegins. * (Psalm 37:31, 119:11)

Guard my heart, for all I do Flows from this well,making old things new. * (Proverbs 4:23) Let every thought and word impart The evidence of thisclean, new heart.

Amen.

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A brief prayer to carry with you:

"Lord, Your Word says You are near to the brokenhearted. I come to You now. I receive Your forgiveness through Jesus Christ. I ask You to do what only You can do: wash me, renew me, and place a steadfast spirit within me. Let my life flow from the clean heart You have given me. Thank you for Your grace that makes all things new. In Jesus' name, Amen."