Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10.
“Dear God, as we clean our homes of dust and clutter, help us also to clean our hearts. Forgive us for any bitterness, anger, or sin you see in us. We want to be renewed and revived by your Holy Spirit. Purify our thoughts and desires to reflect your love and goodness in all we do. Please help us be aware of how sin can creep into our lives. Show us where we’ve let dirty attitudes like pride, envy, or selfishness take root in our hearts, and help us to clean them out and replace them with the fruit of your Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Please remind us regularly to keep seeking and relying on you to empower us to grow positively. May our thoughts, words, and actions please you and help us build closer relationships with you. Thank you, God. Amen.”
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