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Psalm 51:10 & 11
"10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me."

Our study this week reveals we all have sinned. We get our own CHANGE; Baptism is a washing and a cleaning. By the person and work of Jesus Christ we are given RECONCILIATION with our Holy God. Each of us just needs to accept the GIFT of GRACE. This is all a fancy way to say we are alright with GOD! AND, not just alright but part of His family and church.

Today we turn to the book of Psalms to read familiar words written by King David at a time when he had messed up royally. He knows he has done very bad things and he ask for GOD help! David knows it was all his own doing and he asks GOD to CHANGE him; "CREATE in me a clean heart, O God; and RENEW a right spirit within me. Cast me NOT away from Thy presence; and take NOT Thy Holy Spirit from me."

The Hebrew word for "CREATE" here is "berâ" and is a word that means the act of "CREATION." Or,  causing something to exist where it did not exist before! This is saying that it is divine power that makes the heart clean, and only by GOD. And, next is a timeless sentiment about not being "cast away" or taken away from God. But, it is not God that puts us out. It's us that leaves GOD and He has done everything to bring us back. We just need to accept His good and gracious gift. Coming back to His family, His church!

We NEED GOD! it's in the verses we are studying and in the lyrics of the song linked below. Josh Garrels is one of the most talented singer and song writers of our day AND he just happens to be a Christian! Listen to his song "The Arrow"; 
"I'm looking for the higher power
To be my mighty tower
Save me from myself, Oh yeah"
https://youtu.be/V6GVY3MDcSc
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