Create in me a clean heart was David's cry in Psalms 51.
Yes, the cry of our heart should always be "search me, try the reins of my heart" let there be no impurity. We are called to walk in holiness for God is holy (1 Peter 1:16).
But there are days that the war in our minds is so heated that we give into despair. We feel hounded by the world, the flesh and the devil. Thoughts of lust, pride or anger hit us like a dart, inflamming our minds with thoughts of lust, anger or some other secret sin that troubles us. We cry out to God feeling unworthy, unclean and condemned.
The Enemy whispers in our minds, "See you haven't changed, God has abandoned you. Might as well give up and give in!"
Beloved, remember the Scripture Jesus spoke in John 15:3, "You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you." (John 15:3).
What has God spoken to you lately through His word regarding that sin in your life? Recall the promise that if you confess your sins, He is faithful and just to forgive (I John 1:9).
When those ugly tormenting thoughts of failure, sin or fears rise up, you must declare His word. I'm learning to say in those moments, quickly rather than hesistate or mediate on the thought, "It is written, God's blood cleanses me. I'm His child. In the mighty name of Jesus, I tear down this horrible thought and will only think on those things that produce life, hope and truth!" Then I pray, "Now, O Father help me, I'm weak and my mind is straying. Help me!"
Nothing pleases the Father more than a child who fixes his or her mind on Christ than earthly things. You are different, being transformed into a new creature, and old things - patterns, habits of the mind, and behaviors are changing. Think about God and you will have a scrubbed cleaned mind!
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