“Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; according to the abundance of Your compassion, blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against You, You only, have I sinned, and done this evil in Your sight, so that You are justified when You speak, and You are blameless when You judge. I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin my mother conceived me.You desire truth in the inward parts, and in the hidden part You make me to know wisdom. Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Make me to hear joy and gladness, that the bones that You have broken may rejoice. Hide Your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me with Your willing spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners will return to You.” (Psalm 51:1-13 Modern English Version)
Here are twelve (12) “Be” statements for you to respond to going forward on your journey, not just your journey today, but you journey through life. We will take them all from the Psalm of repentance above by David. They can be helpful to you.
Be humble!
Be cognizant of God’s mercy!
Be aware of the fact that He is the One who can cleanse you from sin!
Be honest, transparent about your sin and your wrongdoings!
Be specific on how you want the Lord to act graciously toward you!
Be renewed with a right spirit within you!
Be joyful about salvation: saved from the penalty of sin, saved from the power of sin, saved from the desire to be in the presence of the wicked, other than to bring them to the camp of the righteous!
Be willing to let the Lord uphold you and give you a willing spirit to stay on the path of righteousness, to serve, and to stay steadfast in the faith!
Be willing to teach transgressors by word and by your sanctified, set apart, saintly behavior!
Be different, in a godly way!
Be used by God!
Be better!
There is one more “”BE” statement and it is from me to you. Be blessed!
Committed to the climb,
Mark L. King