New life

    Create in me a clean heart, O God,          and put a new and right spirit within me. —Psalm 51.10

In the beginning your spirit broods over the waters of my soul. You say, “Let there be light” and you create in me a new heart. You put a good new spirit within me. With each breath I take you begin.

Your power to make me new, your grace to make me faithful is never diminished.

You mend me, like light forgives darkness.

I behold the world you create in me, the spirit you breathe into me,

and I am filled with wonder, awe and gratitude.

Beloved, create in me.

REV. STEVE GARNAAS-HOLMES, UNFOLDING LIGHT