When we are gripped by GUILT Psalm 51:11 Fear #1 God could me Fear #2 God could remove His What it feels like God is saying: “You’ve gone ” When we are guided by GRACE Psalm 51:10 Prayer #1 “God, in me a heart Prayer #2 God, my What God actually says: “I can you from ” Which half of the outline (top or bottom) sounds more like you? Questions for Further Reflection & Discussion Have you ever restored anything (a car, piece of furniture, etc.)? What was the process like? Read Psalm 51:10-11 and review the sermon outline. What sticks with you and why? What words or phrases stand out to you most in Psalm 51:10-11? Why do you think those caught your attention? David prays both “do not cast me from your presence” and “create in me a pure heart.” Is it possible to hold those two prayers side by side? What do those prayers reveal about what David fears? How about what he hopes for? David doesn’t promise to do better. Instead, he asks God to create and renew. Why do you think that matters? What does it say about where real change comes from? What’s the difference between trying to manage sin externally and asking God to change you internally? How have you seen that play out in real life? The title of the message is “God, Create in me what I cannot.” Where in your life do you feel most aware of your limits right now? If you were to pray Psalm 51:10-11 this week, which line would you linger on the longest? And why?