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Prayer for an Undivided Heart
Commentators overwhelmingly focus on the phrase "unite my heart." They explain this is a plea for a single-minded focus on God, free from distractions. Scholars like Calvin suggest the human heart is naturally scattered and fragmented by competing desires. This prayer asks God to gather all of our affections and will, unifying them for the single purpose of revering His name, guarding against a heart divided between God and the world.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 86:11
18th Century
Theologian
Teach me thy way, O Lord - That is, in the present emergency. Show me what you would have me do that I may obtain your favor, and y…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 86:11
19th Century
Bishop
A reminiscence of older psalms. In addition to the marginal references, see Psalms 26:3.
Unite my heart — that is, unite all…
John Calvin
On Psalms 86:11
16th Century
Theologian
Show me your ways, O Jehovah! David now rises higher, praying that he may be governed by the spirit of sound understanding, in order to li…
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John Gill
On Psalms 86:11
17th Century
Pastor
Teach me your way, O Lord
The methods of your grace, which you have taken, and do take, in the salvation of men, in …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 86:8–17
17th Century
Minister
Our God alone possesses almighty power and infinite love. Christ is the way and the truth.
And the believing soul will be more desirous to b…