"Let the bones you crushed be happy again," Psalm 51:8.
Yes, Lord God! You want me to be truthful down to the DNA in my bones. Truth: From the start of my life conceit, pride, selfishness, vanity, egotism surround me. They infuse my being. I think without mercy. I act without love. I use others to advantage. I deceive. I lie. Truth: Your wisdom crushes into the deepest recesses of my stone heart. I need your purging, your cleansing, your washing, your fire, your baptism. I invite you to to do it. But, then Lord, as your wisdom molds and re-forms me inside out, hide your face from my sins. Wipe out all my guilt. May your wisdom arise from great depths to give me joy.
With a brother or sister today we turn our faces from our conceits to the God of all grace who cleanses our hearts of dross. And, together, we yield heartfelt thanks he did it all to bring us joyfully home.
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