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James Devotionals

Undivided heart

Therefore, submit to God…Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. (James 4:7-8)

Father, what does it mean to submit to you? At least part of it seems to mean that I submit all my desires to you.

Be Lord of my desires. Let my desires conform to yours. Help me to desire the things you desire. To make your priorities my priorities.

Father be my desire above all other things. May my greatest desire be to draw near to you each day.

I don’t want to be a double-minded man with a divided heart. Give me an undivided heart that seeks you above all else. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Psalms Devotionals

An undivided heart

Psalms

Teach me your way, Lord,
and I will live by your truth.
Give me an undivided mind to fear your name.

I will praise you with all my heart, Lord my God,
and will honor your name forever.

For your faithful love for me is great,
and you rescue my life from the depths of Sheol. (Psalm 86:11-13)

How often is my heart undivided?

How often is it distracted by my worries and anxieties?

How often is it pulled away by sin and the things of this world?

Lord, your faithful love for me is great. You have rescued my soul from death and hell.

Though I am unfaithful, you are always faithful to me.

So Lord, give me an undivided heart. Take each of my thoughts captive. Take all my worries, every sinful thought, all my affections, and bring them under your rule.

Let my whole heart be yours so that I may worship and honor you every day in everything I do.

In Jesus’ name, amen.