God Today Devotions February 3

God Today Devotions
February 3, 2003

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

We do not have the capability of creating pure hearts in ourselves, or anyone else. That job belongs to God, and He is more than willing to accomplish it, if we are willing to surrender ourselves to Him, and to face what is sometimes the painful truth, about the condition of our hearts. If we will confront the truth God reveals to us, it will open the door for Him to remove what is impure, while at the same time not destroying what is pure. He changes our motives, attitudes, and our actions. We can attempt to be good and make these kinds of changes ourselves, but they are not lasting changes, until God purifies our hearts with His Spirit. We can tell others what they need to do, and they can certainly attempt to live according to those standards, but they are short lived. If we desire to grow spiritually, we must also desire to be changed and to allow God to perform surgery in our hearts. Surgery that removes all that will eventually destroy us. A pure heart generates a pure life, an impure heart a corrupt life. God dwells in the pure heart, and the work of His hands is easily recognized.

Prayer

I place my heart in your skillful hands to create it pure. Holy Spirit reveal the truth to me about myself, show me where I lack; show me where my attitude needs to change; show me where my motives are wrong and selfish. Perform any necessary surgery that will remove all the impurities that will destroy me. I desire a pure heart, and only You My Lord, can create my heart anew. My heart rejoices in the work of Your hands.

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