We'll begin week three with one of the deepest soul-spilling prayers in all of Scripture.
Psalm 51.
When I've sinned, it's easy to get "defensive." To make excuses. To blame someone else. To run from God.
When he writes these words, David has given up on all those options. He's just bearing his soul to God.
Honest - "I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me."
Regret - "Surely I was sinful at birth..."
Plea - "Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love."
David accepts responsibility, blame, and punishment for his own sins... and, at the same time, he desperately begs God for mercy. He asks God to blot it out, wipe it away, and give him a pure heart... a new attitude... a willing spirit...
That's a great way to start my week.
God, please have mercy on me... Help me understand my sin, and be heartbroken before you. I am sorry for the selfishness, the apathy, the sins you know about (ALL of them!)... and I ask for your forgiveness. I depend entirely on your unfailing love...
Dear God, help me pursue you this week. Give me a willing spirit to keep going in the "40 Day" journey, and take this confession week seriously. Search me, test me, open my eyes to see the things I need to see... Give me the courage to address my own weaknesses straight-on.
Have mercy on ME too.. O God... according to your UNFAILING love!
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