Here is a good prayer for you today. “Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name” (v.11). The whole person is wrapped up in this prayer.

First, we see an open mind (v.11). He revealed His ways to Moses and to the Israelites. He will do the same for you also. We need people today who will say, “Lord, I have an open mind. I want you to show me your ways and truth.”

But that’s not enough. We need to have an obedient will. The Psalmist makes a promise in verse 11 “Lord, if you show me your way, I will obey it.”. Jesus said, “if anyone wants to do His will, he should know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority (Jn.7:17)

Finally, we see a united heart (v.11c). A united heart is wholly fixed upon the Lord. A divided heart is dangerous. Jesus said in Matt.6:24 “No one can serve two masters; he should hate the one and love the other, or he should be loyal to the one and despite the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” James 1:8 says “Double minded man is unstable in all of his ways.

If you want God to guide and bless you today, follow the examples of this prayer. Give to Him an open mind and say, “Teach me.” Give it to Him an obedient will and say, “I will do what You want me to do.” And give to Him a united heart. Fear His name, and you will end up praising Him, glorifying Him and enjoying His blessings.

Is your mind open to the truth of God’s Word? Does your will respond to truth and obey it? Is your heart undivided, fixed upon the Lord? Today, dedicate your mind, heart and will to God.