“Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.” ~ Psalm 86:11

Let’s be real for a second.

David’s prayer here is refreshingly honest. He’s not asking God to make life smoother or remove the obstacles. He’s asking God to teach him how to walk.

Because walking with the Lord doesn’t just happen automatically. It’s something you choose.

Most of us live with a bit of a split heart if we’re honest. Part of us wants God… and part of us still wants control. We want faith, but we also like comfort. We want purpose, but we hang on to habits, distractions, and shortcuts that slowly pull us off course.

David just puts it out there:  “Give me an undivided heart.”

Not a distracted heart.
Not a halfway heart.
An all-in heart.

Walking with God isn’t just about saying the right things on Sunday morning. It’s about lining up your steps with His direction every day, even when the road feels narrow, uncomfortable, or not exactly popular.

Jesus said the road is narrow for a reason. Not because it’s hard to find… but because it requires daily surrender.

And here’s the simple truth:

You don’t accidentally drift toward God.
You walk toward Him.

Step by step.
Choice by choice.
Day by day.

Three Simple Steps to Walk Closer with the Lord:

1. Start Your Day with Direction - Not Distraction

Before the phone.
Before the news.
Before the scroll.

Open Scripture and ask the same thing David did: “Lord, teach me your way today.”

Even five intentional minutes with God in the morning can shape the tone of your whole day.

2. Be Honest About What’s Dividing Your Heart

An undivided heart starts with honesty.

Ask yourself: What’s competing with my devotion to God right now?

Maybe it’s pride.
Maybe it’s approval.
Maybe it’s comfort or control.

Whatever it is, name it. Bring it to God. Lay it down.

God can work with what we’re willing to be honest about.

3. Take One Simple Step of Obedience

Walking with God isn’t just an idea -  it’s something you live out.

Maybe that step today looks like:

Forgiving someone.
Encouraging someone.
Serving someone.
Speaking truth.
Choosing integrity.

Faith grows when it moves.

One small step of obedience today might seem simple,  but it’s exactly how God shapes a life that walks closely with Him.

Dear Lord ~ Teach me Your way today. Give me an undivided heart that seeks You above everything else. When distractions, comfort, or control pull me away, guide my steps back to You. Help me choose faith, obedience, and integrity in the moments that matter. Lead me step by step so my life reflects Your goodness ~ Amen.