Psalm 51:10,16-17

As children of our Father, we are called to live up to the God standard! Phillip Morrison reminds us that we are saved by grace and God expects us to be gracious.

"Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me."

A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. - Psalm 51:17

"Don't keep looking at my sins. Remove the stain of my guilt. Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me."

Inspirational illustration of Psalm 51:9-10 -- Hide your face from my sinsa and blot outb all my iniquity. 10 Create in me a pure heart,a O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

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