A clean heart create for me, God; renew within me a steadfast spirit.
Do not drive me
from before your face,
nor take from me your holy spirit.
Restore to me
the gladness of your salvation;
uphold me with a willing spirit.
Psalm 41 - 12 -14
CANDIDATES AND SPONSORS - DISCUSS:
> How can we tell if someone has a clean hear or a steadfast (firm in belief, determination, or adherence) spirit?
> Beyond petitioning for God to keep us connected to the Holy Spirit... what actions can and should we take ourselves to be steadfast in our relationship with the Lord?
> In what areas of our life does a willing spirit of faith come into action>
> Our prayer today is the psalm itself. Repeat it carefully and slowly three times.