For me, this was/is a prayer for renewal in my walk with Jesus.

“A Heart desiring to be Cleansed” (#47)

Oh Lord, though I try to honor you,
And obey your commands in all that I do,
Yet, there is sin still plaguing my heart;
A lust that has been with me since the start
Of my life. It beckons me-and I willingly comply
To its temptation and promise to satisfy
Me and fill the void in my heart of stone.
And yet, when the thrill runs out, I feel guilt to the bone.
Lord, I cannot defeat what lies within,
The change, oh Jesus, only You can begin.
Lord Jesus, I pray that You would for me intervene-
Please enter my heart, cut out what is unclean,
And, afterwards, fill me up with Your Spirit,
So that, when You call my name, I will hear it.
I pray, also, Lord, that I would be thankful in all things
For your guidance and providing, no matter what hardship life brings.
Lord Jesus, I pray that You would make me whole-
Come into my heart-fill up my soul.
I pray that You would come and cleanse my life,
That I may more ably serve You,
And that Your hand would warn me about
Every worldly temptation that says what is not true.