Psalm 46:10 (KJV) 10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. The most profound need of our spirit is to be able to sit still in the presence of the Holy Spirit. Rest our minds—And stop struggling and wrestling with the many outside forces that come against us. We must learn to cast our cares on the Lord—and stop worrying about situations and circumstances that we are unable to control. Calm our souls and focus on

Because of his sinful nature, David petitioned God for inward renewal of his heart, preservation of his peace, and restoration of his joy.