“Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.”
Psalm 86:11
When I survey my life, I see there are times it has looked as if I were tossed to and fro by turbulent waves. I have swung back and forth between complete hopelessness like a tiny boat on stormy seas and total peace as one who just entered a safe harbor. Does that sound familiar to you?
Think about it: One day you’re singing confidently of trust in the Lord; the next day you give in to doubts.
Sometimes you’re thrilled to attempt great things for God; other times you avoid all risk because you’re afraid of failure.
People may see you as one who looks to the Lord for security, yet you know yourself to often cling to the approval of others.
You set your mind to putting God first in all your life; but then your gods of comfort and convenience win out.
The Lord understands our divided hearts. Like David, we can trust Him to unite our hearts so that we fear His name above all others. He can gather our scattered impulses and make us complete. He does this because Jesus was torn apart for us so that we might be made whole.
Think about it: One day you’re singing confidently of trust in the Lord; the next day you give in to doubts.
Sometimes you’re thrilled to attempt great things for God; other times you avoid all risk because you’re afraid of failure.
People may see you as one who looks to the Lord for security, yet you know yourself to often cling to the approval of others.
You set your mind to putting God first in all your life; but then your gods of comfort and convenience win out.
The Lord understands our divided hearts. Like David, we can trust Him to unite our hearts so that we fear His name above all others. He can gather our scattered impulses and make us complete. He does this because Jesus was torn apart for us so that we might be made whole.
Scripture Focus
Psalm 86:1-13
Insight
Lord, You have the power to make me whole. Help me get myself together so that I am complete in You. Amen
Bible In A Year
- Job 23-25
- Psalm 54
- Luke 17