March 23
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PSALM 51 HAVE MERCY ON ME, O GOD
Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your steadfast love;
according to your abundant mercy
blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
and cleanse me from my sin!
3 For I know my transgressions,
and my sin is ever before me.
4 Against you, you only, have I sinned
and done what is evil in your sight,
so that you may be justified in your words
and blameless in your judgment.
5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity,
and in sin did my mother conceive me.
6 Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being,
and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart. – Psalm 51:1-6
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PRAYER FOR PURIFICATION by ILMA
My Lord, forgive me for all my sins
I have done what is against your will
I thought highly of myself and boasted
I have not humbly accepted my arrogance
O God, you are the only one who can cleanse me
You are steadfast in your love and faithful to forgive
Teach me how to submit to your sovereignty and majesty
Crush all the assignments of the enemy to destroy me
Help me to see it when I displease and go against your law
Pull me up towards you each time I am tempted and fall
Make me aware how I can easily be deceived and corrupt
Lead me to your word and let your Spirit always bring me truth.
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REFLECTION
• Why is it dangerous to think that we have any part in the undeserved grace given to us by God?