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<v SPEAKER_00>Psalm 51 was written by King David when he had hit rock bottom.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Even though scripture describes him as a man after God's own heart, David took another man's wife and then arranged her husband's death to cover up his crime.

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<v SPEAKER_00>When the prophet Nathan confronted him, David had to make the same choice we all face when we fail, protect his reputation, or confess the truth.

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<v SPEAKER_00>He chose to confess.

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<v SPEAKER_00>In Psalm 51, 10, he praised, Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

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<v SPEAKER_00>The word create here is the exact same word used in the Bible when God shaped the universe out of nothing.

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<v SPEAKER_00>David isn't asking for minor repairs.

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<v SPEAKER_00>He is asking God to completely remake what he destroyed, trusting that God has the power to do it.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Begin by thanking God for his holiness and his mercy.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Praise him because he never turns away a humble and repentant heart.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Thank him that his grace is greater than your failures, and that his desire is to restore, not reject.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Now ask the Lord to search your heart.

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<v SPEAKER_00>If he brings to mind an attitude, habit, or sin you've been avoiding, don't hide it from him.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Bring it into his light and confess it honestly.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Ask him to cleanse your heart, strengthen your spirit, and help you walk faithfully as he shapes you into the person he has called you to be.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Thank you for cleansing, restoring, and making us new through your mercy.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Create in us pure hearts, renew a steadfast spirit within us, and help us live each day in joyful obedience to you.

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<v SPEAKER_00>In Jesus' name, amen.