52 Prayers from the Bible

A Prayer of Confession

¹⁰ God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me. ¹¹ Do not banish me from Your presence or take Your Holy Spirit from me. ¹² Restore the joy of Your salvation to me, and give me a willing spirit. ¹³ Then I will teach the rebellious Your ways, and sinners will return to You. (Psalms 51:10-13)

1. What is the nature of this Psalm or prayer?
2. What is he praying for exactly?
3. What does “Do not banish me from your presence” mean?
4. What does it mean to have the joy of salvation restored?
5. Where is the level of joy at in your salvation?
6. What are the barriers to your joy?
7. How is sin a barrier to joy?
8. How can this prayer inform our prayers today?

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