There are moments in life when we realize we cannot move forward as we are. Whether it’s the weight of our own mistakes, the dryness of our spiritual life, or a longing for something more, we reach a point where we know: we need God to do a new work in us. This week’s theme, “Put a New & Right Spirit Within Me,” is a cry for transformation—a plea for God to restore, renew, and breathe fresh life into our hearts.

Psalm 31 begins with an urgent prayer for rescue: “Be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.” It is an honest cry from a soul in distress, reaching for the only One who can truly save. In Ezekiel 37, we see this saving power at work as God breathes life into a valley of dry bones, turning death into life, despair into hope. This is what God does—He revives what seems lost and gives us the Spirit to live again.

Yet, transformation is not just about being revived; it’s about being reshaped. Joel 2 calls us to return to God with our whole hearts, knowing He is gracious and compassionate. Psalm 51, perhaps the most famous prayer of repentance, gives us the words: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.” True renewal comes not from our own striving but from God’s mercy.

Jesus paints a vivid picture of renewal in Luke 15, where the prodigal son returns home, expecting judgment but receiving grace. Likewise, John 16 reminds us that the Holy Spirit is always at work, guiding us into truth, revealing what we cannot yet see. Romans 6 then calls us to step fully into this transformation—to leave behind our old selves and walk in the newness of life that Christ has given us.

This week, reflect on where you need renewal. Are there areas of your life that feel dry, distant, or broken? The good news is this: God is in the business of making things new. Ask Him to put a new and right spirit within you—and trust that He will.

Readings
Sun: Psalm 31
Mon: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Tue: Joel 2:12-13
Wed: Psalm 51
Thur: Luke 15:11-32
Fri: John 16:12-15
Sat: Romans 6:1-14