Lately the Lord has been teaching us about the condition of our hearts and the importance of pure hearts before Him.  As we studied Psalm 51, we began to see the neediness of David’s heart.  Focusing on this passage made us realize how needy we all are, even as His children.  There are three ways that we show our neediness for God that are recognized and addressed in this scripture. 

First, we have a need to be honest before God about what we are thinking and feeling.  Are we willing to be totally honest before Almighty God?  David took responsibility by confessing his sin; we must do the same.  Secondly, we have a need to be dependent upon Him daily.  In Verse 10 of Psalms 51, David said, “Create in me a clean heart.”  “God, you are going to have to do something only you can do” was the essence of David’s prayer.  In so doing, David acknowledged his dependency upon God.  We are truly dependent upon Him; may we, too,  willingly acknowledge it.