Creation is God's work. This is what we confess in the First Article of the Apostles' Creed - I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
But God's creating work is not limited to this world we live in. His handy work does not end with fields of beautiful flowers or majestic sunsets. God is doing His best work in each of us. He has give us life and everything we need to sustain this life. He gives us the help and protection we need to keep the old evil foe at bay. He treats us as a loving father who cares for and nurtures his dear children.
As His children, we recognize that we disappoint our Heavenly Father. We sing against Him in our thought life, the words we speak and the things we do. In repentance and faith we come to our Father and express our sorrow over our sins. We claim the forgiveness won for us by Christ at Calvary. We the Lord to help us live holy and pleasing lives. This is the prayer of the psalmist David.
Prof. John Burg writes: David is praying in Psalm 51 for a miraculous act that can be performed by God alone. His prayer can be answered only through the work of the Holy Spirit, who alone can work repentance, faith and a willing spirit...Because this renew is never perfect in this life, David prays that the Spirit will keep him steadfast...so he will not fall again.
If possible, read Psalm 51 today. Pay special attention to verse 10: Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Let David's prayer be your prayer too. Blessings!
