D'var Torah: ״לב טהור ברא לי אלוקים ורוח נכון חדש בקרבי״ "Elokim, create for me a new heart, and renew a fresh spirit within me"
(Tehilim 51:12).
The heart of man is the spiritual vessel that receives Light and Holiness from HaShem. Due to its great spiritual sensitivity, the heart is also susceptible to impurity. If the heart becomes impure it is not fitting to receive the Divine Light and Holiness. Therefore, the heart needs constant maintenance and preparation to keep it in a state of purity. This sheds light on King David's holy prayer, "Elokim, create for me a new heart, and renew a fresh spirit within me". King David asks HaShem to renew and purify his spirit, so that his heart will be fitting to receive the Divine Light and Holiness. This prayer and preparation will stand for us to ensure a resilient spirit that will not buckle in times of trouble.
Moral: Our hearts need constant preparation and prayer in order to be in a state of renewal. As a result, our hearts will always be fitting to receive HaShem's Light and Holiness.
Application: Say the verse aloud intending to instill its message into your heart:
״לב טהור ברא לי אלוקים ורוח נכון חדש בקרבי״"
"Elokim, create for me a new heart, and renew a fresh spirit within me"
Pray to HaShem to renew your spirit so that your heart be a fitting vessel to receive HaShem's Holiness and Light. Be confident in HaShem that the spirituality of your heart will stay wholesome and strong, even in difficult moments.
(Based on the commentary of Rav Moshe Dovid Valli)
