S – God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
11 Do not banish me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.
Psalms 51:10 – 11 CSB
O – Commentary:
51:10 a clean heart Throughout the works of the prophets, God states He will restore His people by giving them a new heart that will enable them to return to Him in obedience (see Jer 24:7; Ezek 11:20 and note).
51:11 do not take your Holy Spirit from me The psalmist may have been thinking of when God removed His Spirit from Saul after Saul became His enemy (see 1 Sam 16:14 and note)
A – We are going to make mistakes. David comes to God in true repentance and contrition. He also recognizes that he doesn’t want to lose the Holy Spirit. The NT scriptures assure us that we are sealed in our relationship with God. Yet, God looks at our hearts and knows the inner workings. We need to come to him in true repentance like David did.
R – Heavenly Father, I am a sinner and I make mistakes. I am grateful for your forgiveness that comes through Jesus Christ and the presence of your Holy Spirit in my life. Search my heart and reveal things in my life that don’t align with You or Your Word. I desire Your presence and relationship with You.
Just Add Water . Chris Bonham 