An Undivided Heart

Scripture:

Psalm 86:11 "Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name".

Observation:

The psalmist here tells the Lord that he wanted God to teach him His way so that he could rely on God's faithfulness.  He asked God for an undivided heart so that he would fear God's name.  He knew that knowing God's ways would cause him to rely on God's faithfulness and that having an undivided heart would cause him to fear God's name.

Application:

Knowing God's ways and having an undivided heart have great benefits in the kingdom of God.  When we know God's ways, we receive more faith to trust and rely on His faithfulness.  When we have a truly undivided heart, we will fear Him more.  An undivided heart is one that fully follows the Lord and does His will.  This person will find great favor with God.  I want an undivided heart.

Prayer:

Father, let my heart be undivided and let me follow You wholeheartedly like Joshua and Caleb.  Help me to know Your ways more each day and to rely on You instead of on my own wisdom and thoughts.  You are able to do far above what I can even imagine.  Help me to rely on You more and myself less.

Your Son,
Jeff