This post – the first post in 2018 – introduces the theme for the month of January: Heart.
(source: Logos Bible Software)
In other words …
Here are some other English translations of Psalm 86:11 to help flesh out the meaning of the words, “unite my divided heart” (from The Voice).
Good News Translation
“Teach me, Lord, what you want me to do, and I will obey you faithfully; teach me to serve you with complete devotion.”
The Passion Translation
“Teach me more about you, how you work and how you move, so that I can walk onward in your truth until everything within me brings honor to your name.”
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
“Teach me, Lord, your way that I may walk in your truth, single-hearted and revering your name.”
Evangelical Heritage Version
“Teach me your way, O Lord. I will walk in your truth. Give me wholehearted commitment to fear your name.”
Modern Evangelical Version
“bind my heart”
Names of God Bible
“focus my heart”
Related topics to explore to your heart’s content
- Our Daily Bread devotional entitled The divided heart
- 131 references to “heart” in the Psalms (NRSV)
- From the blog: Prayer sheet on Theme: Do not lose heart
- 70 phrases and expressions that include the word “heart” from www.dailywritingtips.com
Get creative
If you’re feeling inspired, design your own “postcard” featuring a Bible verse or quotation that speaks to you.