“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.”
Psalm 51:10-12 NIV
http://bible.com/111/psa.51.10-12.niv
Why is it important to say this prayer if we've already received Jesus into our hearts and he's forgiven is and died for our sins ?
I think that because we are given a free will over what we do, what we say and how we act that we could easily feel like we've got this. We can slide into old habits and ways and not honor God. If we study God's word and seek His will we will feel the tension of His holiness and his righteousness compared to how we live.
Being restored, being renewed , being purified and sustained are all amazing benefits of a submitted life to Christ.
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