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A Clean Heart

A Bible story for kids from Psalm 51. Day 96 of 365.

Remember when David did something very wrong? He wrote a song to tell God he was sorry.

He said, “God, please wash away my sin. Make me clean, whiter than snow!”

David asked, “Make my heart clean and new.” God loves it when we come to Him and say we're sorry.

Key Verse

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.Psalm 51:10, ESV

Talk About It

How do you feel after you say sorry and someone forgives you?

Story Questions

Why did David write this song?

To tell God he was sorry

What did David ask God to make him?

Clean, whiter than snow

What kind of heart does God love?

A humble, sorry heart

Try This Today

Wash your hands with soap tonight and pray Psalm 51:10.

Pray Together

Create in me a clean heart, O God. Amen.