Create in me a pure heart, So I can clearly see The light of Jesus shining, His holiness in me. May Your grace be on my lips In everything I say. Discreet and obedient, Blameless in every way. Turn me away from evil And always do what’s good: Pursuing peace, faith, and love, Seeking them as I should. Will I praise God with my lips When my heart is far away? Will I worship Him in vain, Not meaning what I say? Lord, give me an honest heart That loves You through and through, With actions that always prove My intentions are true. A desire for righteousness For Your spirit of peace. Allow me to be filled up, That my faith will increase. A clean heart will then renew A spirit that’s steadfast. May Your spirit flow through me Like a river so vast. Always call upon the Lord, Out of a heart that’s pure. He will always answer you; Of that you can be sure. Hear the voice and what He says As the Lord speaks to you. Be quiet, still, and listen. His words will then come through. Create in me a pure heart, So I can plainly hear The voice of Jesus calling And His instructions clear.
Valentine’s Day is a day of hearts, flowers, and candy, a day for Hallmark cards with expressions of love, but that is not all. It is also a time to examine our own hearts and think about what God sees when he looks at our hearts. Psalm 51:10, “Create in me a pure heart,” expresses the faithful Christian’s desire to please God in all things. So, how do we do that?
- Speak truth.
- Live obediently.
- Do good.
- Pursue peace, faith, and love.
- Have honest actions.
- Listen to God when you pray.
Obeying God’s Word gives direction for our lives and helps us make the right choices in all situations we meet. Valentine’s Day is a day to examine our hearts.
