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Psalm 51 is a raw and honest prayer from David after he had gotten tangled up in sinful behavior. He didn’t make excuses, and he didn’t try to cover it up. He simply turned to God and asked for forgiveness and mercy. He understood that sin wasn’t just about breaking rules, but about damaging his relationship with God.
Lent invites you to pray this same prayer: Create in me a clean heart. It’s a time to bring your brokenness to God. God doesn't want you to confess your sins and mistakes so he can condemn you and make you feel guilty, but so he can free you and heal you. His forgiveness has no conditions. No matter how far we’ve wandered, he is always willing to make us new.
Pray: God, I know I've fallen short. I need your mercy and grace. Create in me a clean heart and renew my spirit. Amen.