Quoted from The Power of a Praying Woman by Stomie Omartian..
None of us is perfect, cleansing my heart not as a judgement that my heart is dirty but as God’s call for me to get completely right before Him so He can bring all the blessing He has for me into my life.
In order to accomplish this, I have to examine my life closely. I have to be brave enough to ask God to teach me what I am not understanding. Convict me where I am missing the mark. Tear down my arrogance, pride, fear, insecuritites and help me to see the truth about myself, my life and my circumstances.
I have to confess to God any sins of thoughts or action that He shows me and repent.
My Prayer
Lord, I come humble before You and ask You to cleanse my heart of every fault and renew a right spirit within me. Forgive me for thougths I had, words I have spoken and things that I have done that are not glorifying to You or are in direct contradication to Your commands.
Specifically, I confess to You for putting my “Isaac” before You. I confess it as sin and repent of it that I choose to walk away and surrender all unto You knowing that You are gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness (Joel2:13). Forgive me for ever taking that for granted.
Examine my soul and expose my motive to reveal what I need understanding. Enable me to make changes where I need to do so. Open my eyes to what I need to see so that I can confess all sin and repent of it. I want to cleanse my hands and purify my heart as You have commanded in Your word (James 4:8)
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin (Psalms 51:10-11)
Lord create in me a clean heart .. and renew steadfast spirit within me (Psalms 19:12)
See if there is any wicked way in me and lead me in the way everlasting (Psalms 139:24)
Make me clean and right before You. I want to receive Your forgiveness so that times of refreshing may come from Your presence
