Seeking Purity (Psalm 51:10 NIV)

Posted on by hillbillycollegegirl

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(Photo Credit: 16/365 In motion by *December Sun via Flicker)

There’s something almost sacred about a fresh blanket of snow, isn’t there?

I mean, who isn’t in awe watching it snow?

I love to walk in snow, too, and even though I cannot retrace the footsteps of my life, quite frankly,

I’m not sure I want to.

I do, however, look forward to the blank canvas of endless possibilities that lie in wait, those that are yet to be colored with love and laughter and song and blessing!

I want to dream about a future that I may never have,

and

I want to set goals that I may never reach.

But mostly,

I want to have a pure heart, a heart worthy enough to be cleansed as white as snow.

Dear God:

I am seeking purity.

As long as I am in this frail human form, I will continue to ask for your forgiveness.

Forgive me, Lord, when I make choices that do not please you.

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Remind me daily to seek your will, so that I will not be tempted to look back to where I have been, but ahead to where you lead.

Amen

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I'm a coal miner's daughter, and proud of my Appalachian heritage. Writing and reading are my passions. I'm a retired barber, loyal friend, and wife. I prefer the mountains but retired to the coast. My ah-ha moment came once I realized a milder climate is kinder to my aging body and senses. My mini-Goldendoodle and two cats are pretty good at hanging out with me while I write. They don't advise or criticize. And for that, I am grateful. I'm an introvert but can switch to being an extravert should the need arise. (Truthfully, given the choice, I'd rather not.) Every day, I pray for guidance and strength. Meandering through life, ain't easy; it's a gift worth cherishing and exploring!