“Create
in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do
not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing
spirit, to sustain me.” Psalm 51:10-12
'The prayer of David remains
registered as an exciting testimony of his brokenness before God and
as instruction for all who sin. Your repentance did not originate
from fear of punishment or concern for future success. He repented
for having violated God himself, his person and his nature. David
cried not only for forgiveness, but also for purity; absolution not
only, but also for acceptance; not only for comfort but also for a
complete purification - at any cost. Although her heart was crushed
by shame and sorrow for sin, he knew the great expanse of the great
mercy of God. After confessed, sins forgiven and cleansed, see that
David is not afraid to ask the choicest gifts of God: Joy,
restoration, God's presence, His Holy Spirit. He then humbly offers
to be used as an instrument of praise to God and teaching the other
offenders. This psalm shows that God accepted his offering.'
(quote: Bible
study fullness, page 564)