The Heartbroken Sacrifice

Psalms 51:10-12;16-17
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... You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

Oh lord, I need a renewed pure heart in you father. Renew a steadfast faith in you as I worry and get anxious about a great many things in my life so often. Please restore joy to my walk, not fear or "check the box". Help me to be more willing to spend time with you, to look to share you more with those around me. You do not take pleasure in my skills or actions, it is MY HEART BROKEN FOR YOU that you care about. Lord, thank you for reminding me that it's my heart, broken and given to and for you that you want more than anything. Amen.