10Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and put a new and right* spirit within me.
11Do not cast me away from your presence,
and do not take your holy spirit from me.
12Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
and sustain in me a willing* spirit. Psalm 51:10-12
Some of you, upon reading this, will begin to sing -- or at least think, "Don't we sing that, sometimes?" Indeed! Much of our liturgy in the Lutheran church comes from scripture, and it's always fun (for me at least!) to see those original passages. Perhaps part of that joy is knowing that what we say in worship is often connected to something bigger than our bulletin or hymnal.
Apart from the cool connection, though, these words are ones that I'll be meditating on today. What does it mean to have a clean heart? A new and right spirit? These verses contain creation, presence and restoration. What in your life needs restoration? How can your willing spirit be sustained? May these words be part of your prayer today, and always.
Peace,
Pastor Jenn
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See you there!
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