Outline
- v1-2
- Requesting to be washed from sin
- v3-6
- Honestly acknowledging our sin
- v7-9
- Wash me so I may be clean and have joy
- v10-12
- Wash me so that I can have You with me, and so I can have Your Holy Spirit
- v13
- Wash me so that I may turn others to You
- v14-15
- Wash me so I may sing and praise You
- v16-19
- Wash me so I may bring a pleasing sacrifice
Key v13
Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.
If I want to have a significant positive influence on other people, I need to be washed from my sins first, then I can.
Application
I'll set aside some time on Saturday evenings to examine my life for sin, and to come up with specific practical actions to take in order to change.