Clean Slates and Coffee Dates
Psalm 19:13 (MSG)- "Clean the slate, God, so we can start the day fresh! Keep me from stupid sins, from thinking I can take over your work; Then I can start this day sun-washed, scrubbed clean of the grime of sin." I came across this verse not too long ago while I was reading through the Book of Psalms (for what felt like the 8,000 time, but hey, new revelations every time!) and saw that I had written next to it- "As much as I've foolishly tried, I can accomplish NOTHING (yes, big, bold letters and all) without you." I chuckled. I chuckled again while reading it in this tiny Starbucks. However, I didn't chuckle because I thought that this sentiment was ridiculous, or untrue-- I chuckled because this verse, this sentiment quite neatly encompasses my most prevalent struggle with God. I know, logically, that I can accomplish "NOTHING" without him. But, the real question is, do I always believe it? Forgive me if I