Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart,
that I may fear your name. I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart;
I will glorify your name forever. –Psalms 86:11-17 NIV
I came across this verse a few days ago and was intrigued by David’s prayer for God to give him an “undivided heart.” Let’s take a look at that:
What’s an undivided heart?
An undivided heart is one that is focused on serving God and operating according to His word, His will and His way. An undivided heart is one that is fully persuaded that God will keep His word. The person with an undivided heart will focus on the things which are not seen because they are eternal (2 Corinthians 4:18). This is very different from a man with a divided heart.
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A man with a divided heart will become easily distracted by trends and popular opinions. They can be swayed to more than one direction. This is how James 1:6-8 NIV talks about a man with a divided heart and the consequences of being that kind of person, especially, when you pray:
But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do. James 1:6-8 NIV
This verse tells us that when you have a divided heart, it impacts all the other areas of your life.
So, what can we do? How can we ensure that our hearts, minds and beliefs stay in alignment with the plans of God? Read the Word. Speak the Word. Do the Word. When our words and actions align with God’s word, our hearts will be strong, beliefs sure and our faith unshaken.
So, make David’s prayer, your own:
Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness;
give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart;
I will glorify your name forever.
–Psalms 86:11-17 NIV
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