General
Psalm 51:10-12
Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me. Don’t throw me from your presence, and don’t take your holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation. Uphold me with a willing spirit.
Your Spirit
Loves God
Values His presence above all.
Loves Neighbor
We can then teach transgressors His ways (v13).
Your Body
Moral Behaviour
Asking God to 'create' (bara - same word as Gen 1:1) a new heart
prioritizing the Holy Spirit's presence over office/title
seeking restored joy