“Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name” (Psalm 86:11)
Sometimes my thoughts are elsewhere and I’m not interested in
reading the Word. Like this morning. I woke up late so I got ready for work first. Then, before I even began the devotional, I got out a sticky pad and made a note of eight important errands that I need to do before this evening. I didn’t want to forget anything! I even called my mother to ask for help with one of the errands because it would save me time.
On some mornings I’m tempted to browse the internet for a few minutes before looking up the devotional bible verses. Lately, my mind has been so distracted with finding a good deal on a new or used vehicle that it often pushed aside my desire for God’s word.
“Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness” (Psalm 119:36 KJV)
Joni said, “I know if I succumb to a ho-hum attitude toward the Word of God, my spirit will shrivel, my faith will shrink, and my hope will become dull and dim. So I plead, ‘Lord, don’t let me get away with this! Put the “want to” in my heart… persuade it… bring it around… predispose it… please, incline my heart to your Word and don’t let me covet anything in its place!’”
Lord Jesus, draw my heart back to you. You are my Shepherd and I shall not want. Help me to answer to you—and to your voice—alone. Amen.
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